Choosing a major may seem like a stressful decision. It can be even more difficult when everyone around you seems like they have it all figured out! The great thing is that there is a major that is right for everyone and ways to help you make your decision.
Speak to your advisor and share your concerns with them. They have a lot of experience in this area and can help guide you in making the right direction. Your advisor can connect you with students and professors in your intended area of study.
Each college has a certain set of requirements so as you decide on a major, make sure to follow these guidelines in order to stay on the right track to graduate. Your advisor can provide advice on how to balance out your requirements and potential major courses. Additionally, many courses necessary to obtain your major will require that you complete prerequisite courses first. Take the required prerequisites as soon as possible. Similarly, you might take Intro to Psychology and realize that you would love to pursue a major in psychology. Or, you might take Intro to Economics and realize that’s the place for you. The requirements are there for a reason—take advantage of all they have to offer.
Read through the list of majors and undergraduate programs Lehigh University offers to get an idea of your options. One helpful activity is to read through these options and make a list of any program that sounds of interest to you. Once you click on these programs, you can narrow down your search by reading a bit about the general description and the courses associated with the major. Another great step is to reach out to the contacts provided on the site. For example, they often list the chair and coordinator of the major. These contacts are more than happy to discuss the major with you, provide you with more information and even connect you to other people who can help you make your decision.
Ultimately, ask everyone you know questions. Ask them what professions commonly result from this major, ask them what the course load is like and ask them the best and worst parts about the major. This is a big decision and you don’t have to be alone in making it!