Undecided?

So you have decided to come to college, but you are not exactly sure what you plan to study or what career you plan to pursue. You are not alone! With so many choices it is no wonder that many students are not exactly sure about their educational goals.

Go ahead and talk to successful people who have been in their careers for a significant amount of time (5, 10 or more years). You will probably be surprised to hear that many of them were not sure of their career direction when they began college. These individuals will probably have key themes in common; they realized that having a college degree would assist them both personally and professionally and they took active steps to make decisions.

As you begin your college experience you would benefit from visiting Career Services and actively engaging in your career exploration and planning. The classroom can be one of the best places for such investigation. Take courses in subject areas that sound interesting to you. Talk to your instructors about career opportunities in their field. Enroll in a career planning course that studies the world of work. Talk to your classmates about their future plans. Participate in a learning community. Finding your direction is an experience and a process. Enjoy it!

What courses should undecided students take? It is common for undecided students to follow the Associate of Arts (AA) degree requirements, require that you take a certain amount of general education credits. The AA degree is designed to satisfy general education credits for a four-year degree making it transfer-friendly, as well as versatile. If you are leaning towards one of the two-year career programs, then you may want to choose some of the courses that satisfy the general education requirements. Be sure to consult with Career Service and an advisor/counselor who can help you decide what the best plan is for you.

Find Out More located on the right are designed to help you explore your interests and skills, explore a wide variety of majors, fields, careers, as well as explore how to go about choosing an education plan. Careful planning can provide you the opportunity to get the most out of your education while you explore your options.