College is a time of exploration, and that includes major and career options. A good place for any undergraduate student to start is with the Career Exploration Center (CEC). CEC career advisors support students who are undecided about their career and/or academic goals.
Majors don’t always determine a career and your student’s interests may shift over time, which is why meeting with a CEC career advisor can help provide clarity and direction. They can help answer questions like: How do I know if a major is a good fit for me? How do I choose classes if I am not sure of my major? I have some career ideas, but how do I pick a major to achieve them?
Here are three common misconceptions that may be on you or your students’ minds around choosing a career path…