<p>The second semester just started and I've been dreading this day since break started. My first semester of college was overwhelmingly disappointing. I've changed my major several times (Art -> Theatre -> Computer Engineering -> Nursing) and to this day, I have no idea what I want to do. I tried using some of the campus resources such as the "career center" and counselors to no avail. Most of these "resources" are actually quite unhelpful as their run by rude grad students with very little experience in what they are doing. Teachers were overwhelming unprofessional and biased, and the student body was overtly "exclusive." Now that it's a new semester, it's no different. Being on campus is torture and I don't know what to do! Hell, I didn't even want to go to school, but my parents made me. I would just stop going but I've already spent to much money and I have absolutely no other skills.</p>
<p>Well I have no idea what's next. Is it time to just quit or keep going? Or other?</p>
<p>What college are you at? Definitely don’t quit.Try to transfer to a different college that offers more assistance in career searching. An education is extremely important these days so you shouldn’t throw ur life away</p>
<p>The career center or counseling services might have career assessment tests at little or no charge (like the Campbell, CISS). These test what kind of fields/majors you would like based on the answers you give. Give them a try if you are having trouble with knowing yourself and what you want to do in terms of a career.</p>
<p>I had to change a few majors myself until I chose the right major. College was much more fun and easier. Came naturally. I think if you keep at it, you will eventually find the right major for you. Like the cliche find the right balance between money and interest in a major. Whatever it is for you.</p>
<p>Four majors in one semester isn’t really changing majors… it is surfing at best. Get yourself a copy of the Book of Majors (Collegeboard sells it, but they may have it in the career counseling office). Go through and read about majors and the types of jobs you can get with them; sticky note majors of interest to you. You may find some similar groupings, or things you haven’t thought of before. Then try to pick out the top 2 or 3 of interest to you, and see if you can take 2 classes in each area over the next three semesters (by end of sophomore year). Two classes gives you a better taste than one class (in case you get a really good or really bad prof). </p>
<p>Go to the career office with specific questions about those majors. Ask what types of jobs and salaries graduates are getting with those majors from your college. Ask if they can help you find internships in those areas, and see if you can land one for next summer (if not, then summer after sophomore year).</p>
<p>You need a plan to find a major – and just wandering into the career office, and bouncing around between subjects that “sound good” without taking a more in-depth, systematic look at them isn’t really a plan. Good luck!</p>
<p>You will always have interests (take those classes as electives), but find something to major in you really want to pursue. Picking something because it sounds good and looks like it might pay a lot is a terrible idea. Start by asking yourself these questions: For example, why did you choose nursing? Do you like people (there are many majors people related? Or Computer Engineering? Did you do it because you like computers (there are other computer majors)? Answering these questions and getting guidance from different resources will help.</p>
<p>See if you can find past students who’ve majored in fields you’re considering (or current upperclassmen who are); ask them how the work is and what kinds of jobs they can expect.</p>
<p>You can always step back and do something else for a year or two. Of course, I would highly recommend (and your parents may require) that you get a job if you’re not going to take classes. A year or two will help you mature a little, plus you can be looking around at what you’d like to eventually do with your life past college.
Good luck to you!</p>
<p>I go to UNR. The city is small and the only other institution of higher learning is the local community college, TMCC; which in itself is not a bad school. I’ve actually heard very good reviews about the programs and teachers, plus the classes are a bit more diverse with many of what TMMC offers being unavailable at UNR. Unfortunately TMCC is not held in a high regard, with a lot of people just choosing UNR because of the accreditation that the university has (i.e. it’s all about who you know, not what you know). Eventually students who go to TMCC will have to transfer to UNR if they want to get somewhere. I don’t have the means or finances to go to any other school.</p>
<p>I could take a break, but the problem is I’d have to go back. Even then I’d be working the same crap jobs that I’m already working. I’d just be wasting time and money.</p>
<p>As for taking electives, every credit is about $200. I really can’t be spending that kind of money when most electives are worth 3 to 4 credits. I mainly try to stick to the essentials.</p>
<p>I mentioned already that the career center is pretty useless. I pretty much refuse to use any university services if grad-students run it.</p>
<p>first year is always rough, especially if you leave the comfort of home. wouldn’t recommend quitting though because more then likely, things start to get better once you start making a few friends. don’t give up.</p>