<p>I've already applied to the majority of my schools, noting my major of interest. My parents pushed for me to declare a major so colleges wouldn't think I was applying on a whim. However, the more I think about, the less sure I am about what I want to major in. I am currently in between Journalism, English, History, International Studies and Political Science. Based upon the quality of the college's programs, I selected one of the aforementioned areas on the application. However, I'm not sure if declaring a major was the best idea. Ideally, I'd like to spend my first year sampling classes from at least a couple of these disciplines to narrow down what I want to do. That way I won't be wasting a year studying literary theory only to discover I'd rather analyze American politics. My parents, however, say that switching majors isn't a big deal, and it's better than coming into college with no direction. Do you think my time in college would be spent more productively coming in as a declared major (with the strong possibility it would be changed at least once), or sampling courses from the disciplines I am interested in? Even though I have already applied/been accepted into schools, most of them say I can still change my major to undeclared. Should I do it?</p>
<p>declaring your major dosent really matter. You should take some classes and see what you like before you decide. But even if you do decide and change your mind it is usually very easy to change. Sample away, take any general requirements your school might have and see what you end up liking!</p>