10QuestionstoAskan UndecidedStudent
Have a student who is struggling to decide on a major? Here are some conversation starters:
Whatdrivesyou in a job? i.e. could besalary, location, workspace, passion/interest, etc.
Doyou likeworkingwith peopleordoyou preferworking independently?
What arethingsyouenjoydoingforfun?Arethesethingsyoucouldseeyourself doing asacareer? Some maywant to pursue passionsforwork and otherstudents may want to keepthem separate
Whatwasyourdream jobaskid/teenager?Doesthisstill hold anytruth?Whywas thisyourdream jobthen?
Whatweresomeofyourfavoriteclassesin highschool?Orafavoritesubject?
Arethereanymajorsyou knowyoudefinitelydon'twanttobein?
What jobshaveyou had inthepastthatyouenjoyed?Orthatyoudidn'tenjoy?
Whatwould makeyoufeelsatisfied/fulfilled/happyattheendofaworkday? Some maysay helping someone, accomplishing a task, making a lot ofsales, etc.
Whereareyouracademicstrengths?Wheredoyoufeelyou performthebest?
What arestrengthsyou haveingeneralthatyou areproudof?
Haveyou reachedouttocareerservicestohaveaconversation aboutthisand learnsomeoptions? Careerservices has a varietyof resourcesto help narrowdown majors through assessmentsorthrough conversation with an advisor
Remember to remind students that on average a student changes their major 3 times and to not be discouraged! This is the perfect time to explore interests and pick the best path for them.