How to choose a major

First, forget high school. You know what we mean. College is a whole new ball game. Subjects you hated senior year might turn out to be completely different in a brand-new time and place. Mind-numbingly boring civics might suddenly come alive; tear-your-hair-out calculus might suddenly become crystal clear and beautifully illustrated by the physical world around you. In other words, don't automatically rule anything out, even if you don't think it's for you. Give everything …

…is a good first step in figuring out what your major should be. Do you want your college education to prepare you for a specific job? Career preparation is a popular and valid reason for heading to college. If this sounds like you, then consider a career-focused major like engineering, business, education, or nursing. Your education will be geared toward a specific vocation, and you'll likely take a job in that field when you graduate