Major “Major” Misconception

JASON ZHU EDITOR AND CHIEF
Choosing a college major can be even more arduous than choosing a college itself. Many high school students feel obliged to choose a major pre-college knowing that majors can define their professional careers and can strongly influence earning potential. In spite of a major’s importance, students should not feel compelled to pick hastily, which can often lead to regrets and missed opportunities.
Being interested in a specific field is a good start to finding a direction in college, but never was there an obligation to commit. College itself is an opportunity to discover personal interests, and switching majors could offer a better outlook instead of putting one behind. An applicant who does not declare a major is not a bad applicant. Academic passions can be demonstrated to colleges through essays and the list of activities and programs a student took part in. All roads lead to Rome, therefore one has a wider horizon to explore without the limitations of a declaration. In college, students have the option to take courses they never had the exposure to prior and many could find their love for a subject then. Having a major in mind is fine, but be open to new possibilities and ready for change.