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Choosing A Major
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I am a 20 years old who already quit university twice
Im always stressed out about choosing the right major. I got accepted to double major in Psychology and English. ( that way I had a backup plan in case i dont like Psychology)
Then i got accepted to an excellence program in psychology and philosophy ( better chances for an MA in Psychology, but not quite sure i can benifit from the philosophy)
what is the better option careerwise? cant "follow my heart" it'll tell me to drop out again.
I have less than a day to decide
Im always stressed out about choosing the right major. I got accepted to double major in Psychology and English. ( that way I had a backup plan in case i dont like Psychology)
Then i got accepted to an excellence program in psychology and philosophy ( better chances for an MA in Psychology, but not quite sure i can benifit from the philosophy)
what is the better option careerwise? cant "follow my heart" it'll tell me to drop out again.
I have less than a day to decide
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A point to note to start with: Your reference to a 'major' and to an 'excellence program' suggest that you're in the United States. This website is based in the UK, where our education system is somewhat different. (Most undergraduates study a single subject, although a few do take 'joint honours' courses in two subjects. The term 'major' isn't normally used within our university system).
However the career options in different subjects are likely to be the same anyway, so the information on the excellent Prospects website (which serves the needs of UK graduates) should still be of value to you. Click on the relevant subjects here (and then click through to view the training requirements for careers which might interest you):
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Even so, I really think that you ought to be thinking about what you'll ENJOY most. I used to teach young people (in the 16 to 18 ages group) who were considering going to university. My advice was that, unless they'd already chosen a career which forced their subject choice at university (e.g. you can't become a doctor unless you study medicine), they should ignore considerations about possible careers and simply study what they knew they were really interested in.
Going to university should be FUN and probably the MOST ENJOYABLE time of your life. If you view going to university as simply involving several years of hard, and possibly tedious, study then I can guarantee that you WILL drop out yet again.
You need to be looking for a course (and a city or campus) where you'll really enjoy your studies. If you're HAPPY you'll be prepared to work through the night on your thesis (as many undergraduates often have to). If you're UNHAPPY you'll simply find yourself saying "What's the point?" and drop out yet again. So I repeat my advice from above: Study what you'll ENJOY!
However the career options in different subjects are likely to be the same anyway, so the information on the excellent Prospects website (which serves the needs of UK graduates) should still be of value to you. Click on the relevant subjects here (and then click through to view the training requirements for careers which might interest you):
https:/
Even so, I really think that you ought to be thinking about what you'll ENJOY most. I used to teach young people (in the 16 to 18 ages group) who were considering going to university. My advice was that, unless they'd already chosen a career which forced their subject choice at university (e.g. you can't become a doctor unless you study medicine), they should ignore considerations about possible careers and simply study what they knew they were really interested in.
Going to university should be FUN and probably the MOST ENJOYABLE time of your life. If you view going to university as simply involving several years of hard, and possibly tedious, study then I can guarantee that you WILL drop out yet again.
You need to be looking for a course (and a city or campus) where you'll really enjoy your studies. If you're HAPPY you'll be prepared to work through the night on your thesis (as many undergraduates often have to). If you're UNHAPPY you'll simply find yourself saying "What's the point?" and drop out yet again. So I repeat my advice from above: Study what you'll ENJOY!
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