Tips to help you land the perfect one!
Read through the list of majors offered at
NDSU
In the college bulletin, read through the list
of majors offered. Mark the ones that interest you. Are your
interests contained to a particular college? What do the majors
have in common? Anything you can learn about yourself from this
exercise?
Read through the description of the major
Read through a description of the major in the college bulletin.
What kinds of jobs does the major prepare you for? Do you have any
concerns about the required course work? Do the required courses
interest you?
Read through the course descriptions
In the back of the college bulletin, read through the descriptions
of courses offered on campus. Which ones intrigue you? Are they
within a particular discipline.
Talk to an advisor in a few of the majors you have
interest in
Talking to an advisor can help you develop a better sense of the
major and the kinds of jobs graduates tend to get when they are
finished with the degree.
Research job opportunities
Research job possibilities in a few of the majors you are
interested in. Use the resources below to help you learn what you
can do with a degree in a particular area.
Try out a class or two in majors that you are
considering
One of the best ways to get a sense of a major is to take a class
in the department. Is it what you expected? Does it excite you?
Examine the classes you've taken, extracurricular
activities you've been involved with, and past jobs you've
held
Examine these things and see if you can find any similarities in
what you liked or dislike in each experience. Are there any
commonalties? Can that tell you anything about a possible
major/career field?
Use the following resources available to you as a NDSU student: