Choosing Your College Major

What is the first step in choosing a college major according to the video?

• Pick a major randomly

• Choose the most popular major

• Understand your options

• Decide based on your parents' advice

Why is it important to talk to students who have declared a major?

• To find out which classes to skip

• To make new friends

• To understand their workload and experiences

• To copy their homework

How can you gain insights into different career paths?

• By asking your friends

• By reading fiction books

• By shadowing professionals in the field

• By watching TV shows

What is a good sign when looking through a course catalog?

• Avoiding courses with labs

• Choosing the courses with the least credits

• Feeling indifferent about all courses

• Getting excited about certain classes

What should you consider about yourself when choosing a major?

• Your favorite color

• Your personal interests and strengths

• The major your best friend chose

• The major with the least homework

What should you do if you find yourself struggling in a subject despite your best efforts?

• Switch to an easier major immediately

• Ignore it and hope it gets better

• Consider if it's the right path for you

• Blame the teacher

What should you do if someone suggests a career path that offends you?

• Immediately follow their advice

• Examine your feelings to understand your true interests

• Ignore your feelings

• Argue with them

What is a suggested method to test if a major is right for you?

• Ask your parents to choose for you

• Pretend you have chosen a major and plan your courses

• Pick the major with the highest salary

• Enroll in a random class

What is the Strong Interest Inventory used for?

• Finding your favorite color

• Calculating your GPA

• Assessing career and leisure interests

• Measuring your height

What reassurance does the video give about choosing a major?

• You can change your mind and choose a different path

• You can never change your major

• You must stick with your first choice

• You should choose the major with the most students