Money. Job security. Personal motivation. Talents. Time. Passion.
\nThese are just some of the factors that will students to choose a major when enrolling in college.
\nAnd as Sinclair Community College will be the new home to many new students during Fall Semester, some of those students may be unsure of what to put down as their major or degree of study.
\nBut rest assured\u2014it\u2019s not the end of the world.
\nKimberly Collins, senior academic advisor at Sinclair, said that putting that decision off for a few semesters could be very wise.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s okay to be undecided for a semester or so,\u201d Collins said. \u201cWe can put them in enough general education classes and focus more on becoming comfortable with campus, getting involved with clubs and organizations and building the confidence they need to be a successful student. I think it\u2019s important to take some time and explore and research careers.\u201d
\nShe suggests that students need to visit the Career Services office located in Building 10312.
\n\u201cWe as advisors spend a lot of time encouraging students to visit career services,\u201d Collins said. \u201cThey\u2019re the experts\u2014 they know how to explore different careers\u2026much better than we do.\u201d
\nMatt Massie, manager of career services, said he and his staff are willing to guide students through the career exploration process, step-by-step. \u201cWhether they\u2019ve been here for seven years or it\u2019s their first time on campus\u2014 Career Services should be one of their first stops,\u201d Massie said. \u201cThis is the piece that will matter for the rest of their lives. No it\u2019s not easy and no it\u2019s not fun\u2014 but it can make the difference between a successful career path and spending extra time in college that you don\u2019t have to spend.\u201d
\nMassie also said that too often students are blinded by money, and that money alone should not be the most important factor when choosing a major.
\n\u201cMoney is important, but it can\u2019t be the sole deciding factor,\u201d he said. \u201cFind your passion. Find your motivation. As you build your career, money will come as you advance.\u201d
\nHe also said that although family opinion is important, it should not play too much of an impactful role when choosing a major and it is a common mistake. He also said that inaccurate information from TV shows is misleading.
\nThe best ways a student can make a good decision when choosing a major is to explore oneself, finding what they want to get out of a career, Massie said.
\nThen, he said students should set realistic goals, making a plan that will allow success.
\n\u201cCreating a career and matching them with your academic pursuits doesn\u2019t just happen by magic,\u201d Massie said. \u201cYou have to have a plan and follow a plan.\u201d
\nHe also said that students shouldn\u2019t look for a career that will be successful in two years, but rather one that they can be successful in for decades. Otherwise students are just \u201cshooting themselves in the foot,\u201d he said.
\n\u201cCareer decision making is not something you do in an hour, it\u2019s not something you do in a day,\u201d Massie said. \u201cIt\u2019s a process that takes time. If you really engage in it and really do it, hopefully you won\u2019t be that person that says, \u2018Oh I hate going to my job.\u2019\u201d
\nMassie said that finding that personal motivation and finding something that you can look forward to doing everyday is the real key to success\u2014and students seem to agree.
\nNilofar Gagan, 22, said that the decision to double major in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship was based around her interests and talents.
\n\u201cFor me personally, I looked at my interests and what motivates me,\u201d she said. \u201cWhat you feel you have confidence in and what your talents are [should be key factors] and then money, last is money.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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