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It’s Okay to Change Your Major

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It’s okay to change your major----Don’t Struggle with what major you should choose. 


Are you struggling with what major you should choose? Or don’t you like your major? It’s okay to change your major and stop struggling with what major you should choose. You might feel like everyone around you knows exactly what they’re doing since freshman year, while you struggle to figure it out. I know because I’ve been there. Even though I am trying to be a nurse, I feel like it’s difficult for me to achieve my goals. I’m thinking a lot about what if I fail, and what if I don’t want to be a nurse. And my advisor told me that “A major can’t define you as a person." 


People get a job in different field other than their major  

Did you know that only 46% of college graduates end up working in the field of their major? That means more than half of graduates either switch to a different industry or are still figuring things out. This statistic helped us realize that your major doesn’t lock you into a single path. In fact, 29% of grads work in a completely different field, and many others are still exploring their options. So if you’re worried that choosing the “wrong” major will ruin your future — don’t be. The real world is full of twists, turns, and opportunities that go far beyond your college transcripts. 

Story from Erin Ford 

Erin Ford is a public relations account executive and has been blogging for many years. She was struggling with major in college. After changing 3 times, she finds out what she wants.  “More than two years after graduating college, I still don’t know exactly what I want to do — and that’s okay. I changed my major almost every year, starting with Telecommunications because I thought I wanted to work behind the scenes on TV. But I quickly realized I wasn’t interested in the business side of the media. I switched to Print Journalism, thinking my love for writing would translate into a career, but that didn’t feel right either. By the end of my junior year, I felt lost and overwhelmed, especially as others around me seemed so sure of their paths. After a tearful meeting with my academic advisor, I switched to Media Studies — my third major — and finally felt some relief. Even though I still didn’t have a clear career plan, I learned the most important lesson: your major doesn’t define your future. Your professional life is a journey, and it’s okay to take your time figuring it out.” 


What Really Matters 

In the end, your major is just one part of your story. What really matters is: 

The skills you build 

The people you meet 

The experiences you have 

The mindset you develop 

So if you’re feeling stuck, confused, or pressured — take a breath. You’re not alone. And you’re not behind. You’re just figuring it out, one step at a time. 

Tips: you are always welcome to our career development office at C-102 or call us 718-368-5115 or Email Us career.development@kbcc.cuny.edu for advice on Career paths. 


 By: Tingbin Zhao


Sources: 

https://yourdream.liveyourdream.org/changing-your-major-failing-forward/ 

https://www.ngpf.org/blog/question-of-the-day/qod-what-percent-of-college-graduates-end-up-working-in-the-field-of-their-major/ 


 

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