I need to decide on a major like now. I transferred from community college to a 4 year university so I have completed the majority of gen ed requirements. I still can’t decide on a major. I have no strengths, talents, or academic interests so it’s hard.
I’ve been debating between pharmaceutical science, computer science, and nutrition.
I would meet with an advisor but I don’t really think they will help that much. I’ve taken personality tests too and they were no help. Lastly, I never enjoyed any of my gen ed classes so it’s hard to choose from experience.
I know you said you’ve taken general ed classes, so my question is are you registered/or able to register for classes related to major choices that you’re considering? Like Computer Science: Elements of Programming or Nutrition: Intro Food Science?
Yes I can. To be honest I took a computer programming class and I didn’t like it at all so I’m assuming computer science is off the list. This coming Fall I signed up for bio 101, chm 101, a writing class (to fulfill last gen ed), and a math class, and italian (because we have to take a foreign language). I feel like this schedule will give me a lot of options for majors, but I can’t keep doing this.
It sounds like you have a little more time. First, I would agree that computer science is off the table if a programming class put you off. Second, spend some time this summer shadowing someone in your community that works as a pharmacist or something in the nutrition field. The best thing you can do is experience the day-to-day. And further, shadow a FEW different people as jobs and atmospheres can vary from job to job.
Working at a pharmacy sounds pretty boring in my opinion. It might be hard to find a job with a degree in nutrition. It’s easy to find a good job with a degree in CS, but this is a hard major. I suggest majoring in business. It’s not hard, and most graduates are able to find good jobs.
Would you rather spend the next 40 years of your life doing something you kind of like but maybe not making money out your nose, or 40 years in a good paying job that you hate with a passion. If the school has some sort of guidance department, I’d reach out to them to adequately evaluate what your interests are, etc.
Something you might also want to consider is how much “pays well,” in your opinion, and how much schooling your willing to get. In many science fields, you can certainly get a job with a BS, but often, for advancement in your field, a higher degree may be beneficial or necessary. And it all depends on what you consider “paying well.” Some people might be perfectly happy with a certain salary, while other people may consider it unacceptable.
Try to look into careers, rather than majors. What kind of environment do you want to work in, what kind of salary do you want to have in entry-level or mid-career positions, what kind of degree you are willing to get–those kinds of things. Once you start to narrow down jobs, then you can look at what degree you need to get that job.