Tips on How to Choose a Major/Career

Knowing where to begin the process involved in choosing a major can be confusing. Here are some tips for getting started:

• Complete a self-assessment to clarify your interests and skills (contact a career counselor in Nebraska Union room 230, 472-3145, (http://www.unl.edu/careers/explore/).
• Review the Undergraduate Bulletin to learn about majors, courses and requirements (2009-2010 bulletin).
• Talk with faculty and students in academic areas of interest.
• Take an introductory course in an academic interest ( http://www.unl.edu/dgs/explore06.shtml" ).
• Become involved in student organizations or volunteer for activities related to your interests.
• Conduct an informational interview with or shadow a professional in your career area of interest.
• Meet with an academic adviser to learn more about the curriculum related to a major and/or interest (contact a General Studies adviser in Canfield #33, 472-3605).