{"id":2561,"date":"2023-07-12T10:10:41","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T14:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bridgeport.edu\/news\/?p=2561"},"modified":"2023-08-10T09:45:07","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T13:45:07","slug":"tips-for-choosing-your-college-major","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridgeport.edu\/news\/tips-for-choosing-your-college-major\/","title":{"rendered":"Transitioning From Undecided to Decided: Tips for Choosing Your College Major"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether a freshman entering college<\/a> or a senior in high school preparing for the application season, you\u2019ve likely been asked more than once, \u201cWhat are you majoring in?\u201d<\/p>\n

For many, this is a tricky question to answer. Choosing a major<\/a> field of study for a four-year degree is a monumental decision that students should not take lightly, but deciding on a future early in a college education can feel overwhelming or restrictive. Plus, as many students switch or change majors at least once, choosing a major can feel more and more complicated.<\/p>\n

These factors explain why many students frequently enter college as undecided or undeclared in their first year. This article will provide undecided students with tips for choosing a college major so that they can feel confident in declaring a major.<\/p>\n

What is an Undecided Major?<\/h2>\n

A student enrolled in a college or university as \u201cundecided\u201d or \u201cundeclared\u201d<\/a> has not yet chosen their academic major. They have, however, gone through the application process, been accepted, and selected their classes at the university.<\/p>\n

Undecided students take general education courses to fulfill their school\u2019s general curriculum requirements and use these courses to explore their interests and degree options across various disciplines.<\/p>\n

Common areas and concentrations of general education courses<\/a> include:<\/p>\n