ISSUE WITH OVERLAP: Things to Consider Before Changing your Major
College can be way different than we ever imagined. You come in with a plan thinking you know what you want to do, then halfway through the semester you start second guessing yourself. Is it just nerves, hard classes, or do you really want to change your major? Have you found your passion? Even if all you know is that you hate your current major, here are a few tips for helping you find a new major, figure out if you actually want to change your major, or just want to explore different classes at your university.
Do Some Research
Check out the university catalog and see what other majors your school has to offer. Maybe there’s a program that sounds interesting that you want to try. Talk to some of your peers and faculty that are part of that program. If it’s not too late, maybe sign up for one class to try out the program before you switch degrees. Taking one class before changing your major can save you a lot of hassle if you decide you don’t enjoy that program. It could also help you realize that your current program is the right program for you. Or maybe your current school doesn’t have the program that you think is right for you. Are you willing to transfer schools?
About the author
Myaya Morton
Myaya A. Morton is studying Electrical Engineering at Jackson State University in Mississippi expecting to graduate in May 2023. She is a native of Hillside, New Jersey. Myaya has held a variety of leadership roles at JSU, including VP of the Campus Activities Board, mentor for the W.E.B Dubois-Harvey Honors College, Class Senator for the Student Government Association, and has earned multiple scholarship awards. She currently serves as President of the Gamma Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., and Student Director of the Video Committee for the Pearson Campus Ambassador program. Upon graduation, Myaya plans to continue on to graduate school to pursue an MBA.
