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The Real WorldIt may seem like a painful decision, but choosing a major and a career doesn't have to be as fun as pulling teeth. You may feel like you're supposed to be deciding what you want to do with the rest of your life, but college classes are building blocks for many careers.Find your natural abilities. You'd be amazed at the number of young adults who feel they cannot identify a strength because what they are good at comes so easily to them. Find and acknowledge the strengths you may not recognize. Identify your passions. Just because you are good at something doesn't mean you have the interest or passion to spend years at it. What grabs your attention? What could you see yourself doing? Find something that is exciting for you and explore ways to incorporate that into a degree or a career. Test the waters. Are you interested in teaching? Ask a former teacher if you can sit in on a class or talk to him/her about some concerns and questions you have. Visit an academic/career planning advisor. Most colleges have faculty specialized to help in career planning and they can help you find out what your strengths and interests are. Keep perspective. Many students change their mind and their major during their college career. Many more go into fields that have little to do with the degree they earned. Incorporate your education into your life. You never know when a fact, strategy, or equation will come in handy. There are more jobs out there than students realize. Do some research and find something that fits you. |
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