A college major is only one factor that determines your career path. Your major will provide some basic knowledge that may be helpful in your future career. For example, a psychology student may learn about human behavior and work more effectively with the public because of this special knowledge. Consider choosing a major that will give you special knowledge in an area that you enjoy. This will help you remain interested and motivated to do well.
Many students think the special knowledge from a major determines the occupation they obtain.
For example they may history majors to become historians. History majors may use their special knowledge in a variety of fields including business, social services, education, government depending on the transferable skills they have. Transferable skills include things like written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, skills in planning and organizing, or the ability to research ideas and develop arguments. Transferable skills don't belong to any one field of study, but can be developed with early planning with any major . The key to successful career planning is to identify skills most relevant to your desired career and to find opportunities throughout college to develop these skills.