Brandon Comer, Staff Writer
Many of you are just starting your college career. For those of you who are, welcome! We all know that one question looming in the back of most beginners’ minds: “What in the world am I going to major in?” Believe me, you are not the first to worry about this and you surely will not be the last. Good news! You do not have to know immediately.
Kennesaw State offers a myriad of paths to take in college. And even better, they offer their students a glimpse down each one. From psychology and sociology in the Social Sciences building to business in the Coles College of Business across campus, KSU has so much to choose from.
Take the time and research. Look into generalities, such as how much a profession pays, but also ask yourself what YOU want to do. Sure, you can pursue a stable career doing something monotonous, or you could take a risk and do what you really want. This is not meant to scare you, but this is the rest of your life you are planning.
A good way to begin this journey is by sitting down and writing what you consider to be your passion in life. One subconscious rule of thumb is that people sway toward what they are most comfortable with. If that is helping others, begin by asking yourself more detailed questions such as, “What kind of help would I like to give?” This can steer you closer toward your desired major.
First year advising also has its benefits. Secretly, they are best at helping you plan your course of action throughout college in order to obtain your goal of this degree. In fact, freshmen are required to have at least one meeting with their adviser each semester of their first year. So it would be wise to inquire about choosing a major while you are there already.
College is a learning experience for us all. Many of us will change majors in our career due to different reasons; some of us will change our majors more than others. Do not be afraid to pursue your dream. It does not matter if it takes until your second year to decide what that dream is. Like anything else in life, choosing a career path is a process and a pretty important one at that. Enjoy it and cherish all of the experiences that you, as a Kennesaw State student, are about to add to your memory bank because you will not get these years back.
