5. Most people have no idea what they are doing
 
No, really. It’s not just you. All these other people don’t also ask the question what should I major in, and most of them are jumping in just as blind as you are. That’s why college is set up the way it is. Unless you are in a very specialized degree, you will have Elective Education classes that you have to finish to get your degree. This is a great place to explore. Take whatever class you want, it’s elective. Sure, you have to take a writing class to fulfill electives, but you can take one on comic books, or Shakespeare. Watch out, if you have elected a major you may be changing it after one of your elective classes piques your interest. That’s what they are for!
 
6. Adulting
 
It’s a fear. Adulting seems so hard. College creates a beautiful transitional phase for you, which creates a nice pillowy landing in the territory of adulting. You will have to deal with making sure money gets where it needs to be, budget, treat your classes like a 70hr work week, do your own laundry, shopping, keep your health up, you will learn to deal with adults and learn how to speak respectfully and with professionalism. Knowing what should I major in is a great start. Once you make it through college, adulting comes naturally. And the best part is that you will have the greatest time of your life learning the skills you need in the outside world.
7. Take classes in your pajamas
 
So many schools offer online classes now, you really can take the class in your pajamas, and most of the time you can set your own schedule. The What You Should Major In Quiz will point you in the right direction. If you want to learn statistics at two in the morning, go for it. Online classes help when mixing them with in-person classes as well when your schedule is tight. You can take an on-campus class M, W, F, and online classes for the rest of the week. It makes it impossibly easy, minus the homework. Don’t lose yourself here though, you have to motivate yourself in online classes, you won’t have friends in class or a professor you don’t want to disappoint. The NY Times agrees that it can be a really hard thing to do.
8. Friends and networking
 
It’s a stereotype, but for a reason. You will make your best, and life-long friends in college. These are friends you will have been through college war with. You don’t come out the same, and these people were on the journey with you. The bond is strong. Especially if you join a fraternity or a sorority. There is another great perk to making a lot of friends in college. Some of them may go on to become someone very influential, and you will be able to use that person as a reference for the rest of your life. Or you may make a friend studying the same field as you. As they went through college with you, seeing you working on your craft, that will make them a fantastic reference as well. And don’t forget about your professors. Lifelong friendships happen there too, believe it or not. Being friends with a professor will open you up to a whole new idea of what a friendship is, and how to interact with different kinds of people. Professors are some of the most interesting people in the world if you just get to know them, and they make a great reference down the road as well!
9. TRAVEL!
You will have so many opportunities to travel. It’s worth it for that alone. There will be options to spend a semester abroad to study at a sister school in France, or take a six week trip to Brazil to teach English, or go to Cuba for 2 weeks to learn about the political history. You will be amazed at the amount of travel you can do, and you can do it on grants and scholarships! World travel really does change your life. You will come home with a completely different view of the world and will have obtained a huge amount of knowledge. It looks great on a resume as well!
 
10. What should I major in?
 
Hopefully, this Major Quiz has helped you become a little bit clearer in which direction you should take. The options are truly unlimited in college life. Jump in and take advantage of absolutely everything you can!
 
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