Registration, homework and tests…that’s all that college is about, right? Actually, wrong! College is much more than that. It’s a way for you to explore various majors and fields, and figure out what you really love and want to do.
So now that you’ve found that, what can you do with it? No matter what people tell you, there are careers out there for every major.
Getting Started
I, for one, am an English literature major, and though it doesn’t seem like a great money-maker, plenty of businesses need English majors to write technical papers, edit formal documents and analyze various projects. I could always work in the publishing business, or be a teacher. English literature isn’t the only major with various opportunities post-graduation, of course.
The field of engineering holds a lot of promise, starting with what you declare, whether it be mechanical, electrical or civil – and tons of corporations have job spaces for each specialty. Engineers can always be a college professors, or an entrepreneur!
Communications is one of the broadest majors around, with the field offering multiple jobs in public relations, business, advertising, marketing, journalism, broadcasting and so much more!
Even theater doesn’t necessarily have to put you up on stage. Besides becoming a professional actor or actress, you can always be a stage manager, a theater educator, a playwright, or a director.
Putting a Plan into Action
With all of these options, you may still be unsure about what you can do with your own major, let alone how you can go about finding out. Here are a few ways to go about searching.
On-Campus
Start with the Career Center. They are always happy to help students, and are open to answering all kinds of career-related questions. You can pick up some papers on future careers, major-specific or not. Have your already been there? Find out when the next career fair is, make sure it’d benefit your major and interests, and attend! It’s not like you have anything to lose and who knows? You may learn some valuable information and even potentially get an offer for a great job!
It could benefit you to join a club on campus that is specific to your major’s emphasis, and see how well you interact with the people there. Do you have the same interests as them, the same goals? If all else fails, apply to an on-campus job. There are always options at places like the library, ASI, and even the various food places on-campus. For further information as to what is available now, check out the on-campus job’s site.
Off-Campus
Browse the Internet for some ideas! Research is the quickest, easiest step to get the ball rolling. If you find the right sites, you can get some reliable information that can help point you in the right direction.
Last but not least, one of the best ways to know if what you think you want to do is something you will actually enjoy is by getting involved. Besides a job, another great way to get started on your career path is doing an internship. You’ll bulk up your resume, gain experience and really get a feel for what your major has in store for you.
Happy career hunting! May the future hold great opportunities for you.
Need help declaring the right major? Check out this story about switching majors.
