Are you selecting a Major?  Making Career Decisions? Researching Majors & Careers?

May 17, 2004

Many students find the process of selecting a major at UC Berkeley to be challenging. For example, some students with many interests may feel anxious narrowing their choices for the purpose of declaring a major, while others may feel their family want them to choose a specific major that is not well-suited to their interests and abilities.

Additionally, career decisions, be it the first job you choose after college or making a commitment to graduate school, are some of the most important choices you will make. To make a good decision, it is often helpful to know how your unique personal qualities (e.g. interests, values, personal experiences) relate to opportunities in the working world.