The Undeclared Student

Its normal

Article by: Lexi Clary

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Here in the U.S. more times than not we are expected to figure out what we want to do with our lives eventually. But Being a student who has an undeclared major can be a scary thing, especially when you aren’t exactly sure as to what you want your career to be in. I think that it is totally normal not to have a clue as to what you want to do, I personally know people in their junior year still switching majors and trying to decide what career path to take.  According to an article written by Gianna Sen Gupta, about 20 – 50 % of students start out as undeclared.

I think figuring out what you want to do is something that you learn as you get your basics out of the way. As we make our journey through the grueling hours of course work, it is only helping develop the passion that we can use out in the real world.

Blank slates are a great start 

Pay attention to what motivates you to do better in a class and learn to harness that energy into a passion that could possibly propel you into a career. Sometimes its good to reflect on past experiences: jobs in the past, subjects you love, to help determine a career path.

It’s also good to evaluate some of your core beliefs, for example, do you like helping people? Are you good at speaking in public?

The decision on your career path is ultimately up to you, but its never a bad idea to get input from advisors, professors, and the academic affairs. “Find teachers that inspire, motivate, and encourage you to work hard and be passionate about your academic experience,” says Timothy O’Donnell, who is a professor at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia.

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