There was a big promotion on campus for people to go into business. I decided that was the way to go, but toward the end of my sophomore year I realized I really wanted to study psychology. Changing majors is quite common. The move may set you back in terms of lost time and credit hours. You may find yourself taking classes during the summer in order to graduate on time.
Some students even stay for a fifth year.
By informational interviewing, Holmes means that students can talk to and visit people who are working in fields that interest them. The purpose of this type of interview is to gather information, not to apply for a job. You'll have an opportunity to ask about the job, the industry in general, and trends for the future. The more information you get about an occupation, the better prepared you will be to make informed decisions about your own career planning. In fact, these skills often are rated higher by employers than business training or technical skills.