<p>I am really unsure of this whole college major thing. I have heard that you really should start out college with your intended major, or it could end up costing you more time and money in needing more courses.</p>
<p>I have been pondering what to major in for quite some time now, and currently I have come up with Exercise Science.</p>
<p>Anybody know anything about it? What potential jobs does it offer? My parents are very concerned about that last question.. Is it a bad choice to major in? Does it have options?</p>
<p>I know that I am interested in learning about the human body and how it works, I also really enjoy working out and eating right. That is why I have come up with this for a major, but can anyone tell me if this is a smart or bad decision? </p>
<p>I would really appreciate any guidance! :)</p>
<p>Be assured, that as long as you hold a four-year degree in almost anything, you will ALWAYS have a higher paycheck than those with two-year degrees of some college only. It is indeed tough to find the cash for college, but a loan will eventually pay itself off for most majors.</p>
<p>Now, onto the second part, Exercise Science is indeed the obscure major. I do respect your choice for choosing that major (my parents don’t like mine either), but was there anything that drove you to picking Exercise Science over others? If you have any passions or talents in any field, try to look broader. </p>
<p>Since you like nutrition and health, that opens up a LOT more options as well. If you’re willing, anything from Nursing to Nutrition could be your fallback. Enter college under something as your planned major- your studies should help point you to something you’d like to pursue.</p>
<p>Always always always have a second choice to resort back on, and one that you know you will be okay pursuing. Don’t follow a career because someone said it pays well, follow one you know you will do well in. It isn’t easy to get a job when you narrow down your studies so specifically, so taking something more broad is easier to find work.</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
<p>Try and look at colleges that don’t require you to declare your major right away. That way you’ll have time to adjust to college, take some general classes, and talk to your advisor (Even if a general studies person) to guide you on course selection, direction, etc. See the below post FYI.</p>
<p>[Exercise</a> Science](<a href=“College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools”>College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools)</p>
<p>CJ</p>