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Focus on what comes naturally to you;
what you enjoy doing. |
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Review your transcript and determine which courses
you have excelled.
Try PANTHER, BMCC's self-serve, student information system,
to look up your grades. |
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Ask yourself if you can get up in the morning
every day and work in an area that is related to your major.
If you don’t see yourself capable of this, perhaps you
may wish to reconsider your choice. |
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Understand that the reason why you’re
in college is because you want to prepare for a career, not
just another job. |
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Visit the “Career Zone” which is
accessible through our Center
for Career Development web site. This will assess your personality,
career and personal interests, a very helpful exercise in choosing
a major. For assistance, stop by the Center for Career Development
in room N-755 –763. |
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- Never choose a major based on how much money
you can earn. A wealthy, miserable person dies much younger
than a wise, satisfied person. Of course, everyone needs to
make a living. But getting up every day to go to a job you hate
will only bring you stress. |
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If possible, visit establishments and/or spend
time with individuals who are working in your desired career
choice.
Don't know anyone working in your field of interest, let Career
Development set you up with a mentor. |
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Don’t wait until you’re eligible
for an internship. Try to gain some exposure now!
Find out about doing an internship. |
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Don’t let others, including family and
your mate, persuade you into choosing a major they feel is best
for you. This is YOUR LIFE, not theirs! |
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If you’re obligated to choose a major due
to religious, cultural or parental obligations, try to choose
a minor that will at least serve as an alternative that you
enjoy. |
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When choosing majors that deal with education
or social sciences, know which population you change with and
which you have difficulty with, as well as what your level of
tolerance is. |
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You don’t want to waste time and money
on a major you dislike or do not do well in. Be honest with
yourself and the answer will come easier than you think! |
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Do not hesitate to speak with an Advisor regarding
your advisement or career options. |
