Classroom
Experience
|
| As was stated
earlier, 70% of students change their major at least
once- and the average person changes career fields
six or seven times during their career lifetime.
One of the reasons for this is that there is no
substitute for actual experience. You can research
a particular major or career, but, until you have
some experience with it, you can't be 100% sure
it's ideal. The classes for a particular major may
sound interesting on paper, but may be very different
once you are enrolled in them. |
Work
Experience
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| Even if your classroom experience
is successful, it may not be the same in the world
of work. You may find a career
that meets all of your important needs, but the
company you work for does not. Perhaps the culture
of your organization or the required lifestyle is
not as satisfying as your coursework in the area. |
Personal
Changes
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| Another thing that contributes to
changing majors or careers is that your own needs
and values may change over time. Few of us are the
same person we were 10 years ago. As your values
change, so might your attraction to a particular
major or career. You may want more challenge, more
responsibility, or a promotion. Other times, life
circumstances or a change in the industry may force
you to make a career change. |
