As boring as it may seem and have probably heard loads of times before, when you are choosing what to study can often come down to a choice between what you love and what will be beneficial.
The first thing not to do is to rush into anything, you need to do some research, you may be surprised to find that the very thing you want to do is covered in a course which will help your career path, too.
Make yourself a list, on one side have interests and likes, on the other put down things you know you don’t want to do or dislike. Don’t think, put down what comes into your head, and give yourself four minutes.
Look at your list; look at the courses on offer. You will be able to dismiss some courses straight away. You will probably find a theme emerging from what is left. Look at the top of your list; these are the first things that came into your mind which probably means they are top of your interest list.
Check some of the facts, how long the course is, what does it involve, do you have the chance to study abroad. Do they recommend other courses that link with what may be your major course? Is it interesting and diverse enough to hold your interest for three years (or however long the course is). Is there a practical element involved? How much study time do they assess you will need outside lectures. Will this give you enough time to pursue other things such as sports, societies, just going out.
When you have thought about all of this, done your research and had a long hard think, you should be in a much better position to choose what you would like to major in. This will almost certainly lead you to complimentary courses which you can take.
Then, you can begin to think about enjoying your time at university. You should now be able to see various careers which will suit you. Look at companies that are in the field you want to go down. What are they looking for? What else could you do to make yourself stand out from the crowd? Is there a chance of an internship, is there a possibility of some work in your holidays. What you are looking for is something that will give you the edge over other candidates. Your career is for life, it really is worth spending a few hours now making the right decision, for you.
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