TIP OF THE WEEK – APRIL 19, 2010

Be Open to Opportunity: Stay Curious

Over and over again, students say that college led them to career paths they never imagined for themselves, or weren't even aware of. Even if you know what courses you want to study, even if you already have a possible career in mind, stay open to new opportunities.


Students should not feel pressured to declare a major before starting college or even during the first and second year. There is no reason to have to know exactly what you want to do until you have taken a few courses to determine what you like and don’t like. Of course, high school is an excellent time to start the process of identifying courses and areas of study that you like, but many high schools do not have the curriculum to let students explore all their options, so that college becomes the place for you to travel down all those avenues and opportunities through required electives and various student organizations.


Of course, don’t ignore possible major and career choices early on, just make room in your schedule to try new things. You may be surprised to find you have an interest in a topic you’ve never experienced before!