WHAT'S YOUR COLLEGE COURSE ?

When we were young people always ask us of what we want to be when we grow up. " I want to be a Doctor!" was the most famous line of kids. Some wanted to be a policeman,nurse,lawyer,actress,politician and etc. But as we grow, people change, demands and cycle of life evolve.
I enjoy my elementary and highschool life. I enjoy the company of my classmates. For how many years that we've been together, in fun and good times and even in trials and suffering times. The stress school teachers, the decorous school vice president and the terror principal. The moments and people that I will cherish forever.
Time goes on. As I open my eyes I finally realize that I'm taking a very different path. The so called COLLEGE LIFE. Now, at these times, the thing that bother our minds was the word COURSE .


Here are the 10 Things to Consider when Choosing a College Course or a College Major

Choosing a college major for some is easy; some people know exactly what they want to be when they grow up. For others, choosing a college major is probably one of the hardest decisions they will make in their life. It doesn’t help that there are now a lot of college courses and college programs among which you have to choose.

There was once a time when choices were simple: good or evil, ketchup or mayonnaise, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts. Nowadays, you have to choose between shades of gray, one gazillion condiments and a plethora of majors.

The trick in making a college major choice, they say, is to narrow things down as you go along. This article will help you do that. The following are some of the things you must consider when choosing a college course.

Choosing your college major consideration # 1: Your Interest

The most basic consideration in the choice of a college major or college course is, of course, what you want. Is there something that you’ve always wanted to get into, something that resonates within the very fiber of your being? If so, that may be where you’re meant to go.

In the event that you don’t know or don’t feel that siren song, fret not. You can always go for career assessment care of your local guidance office. That would certainly make choosing a college course more systematic and easier.

Choosing your college major consideration #2: Your Aptitude

Choosing a college major also entails an assessment of your skills and talents. You may know what you want, but do you know what you’re good at?

Interest and aptitude are two different things. Ideally, you should pursue a college course or choose a college major that allows you to explore both. In this less than perfect world, however, this is usually not possible for some people. In that case, you’d have to weigh your priorities: pick a college major you will be good at or pick a college course that is in line with your interest? Better yet, find a college course that you will be good at and has the potential of arousing your interest.

Choosing your college major consideration #3: Your Values

Every career comes with non-quantifiable stuff: fulfillment, meaning and purpose, pure altruism, you name it. They help determine what you’d like to get out of a career (and a college major) besides material compensation.

Choosing your college major consideration #4: Money Matters

Money matters, in more ways than one. Money matters because it will dictate what course you can or cannot afford. Money matters should therefore be part of your college major choice.

If it’s one thing you must always factor in, it’s reality. This can be broken down into a number of sub-considerations. How much money does the course require you to invest? How much money do you actually have on hand to invest? How much money will you (approximately) make if you take up a career in line with that college major? How much money would you like to earn after college?

Choosing your college major consideration #5: Time and Practical Considerations

You should also be aware of what you’re getting into when choosing a college major. What will your college course require you to do? Are you willing to do it? As a case in point, if you’re squeamish about the sight of blood, why should you decide to go for a Nursing Degree?

How much time are you willing to invest in your college course and major? If you want school to be over and done with as soon as possible, then you should probably not choose a college course that won’t be useful without further study.

Choosing your college major consideration #6: Your Commitment

Choosing a college course requires you to look inwards and assess your commitment to your chosen path. Assuming that you have the issue of money and other practical considerations settled, do you actually possess the skills and the patience to go the distance? Moreover, do you actually want to do so? There’s also a chance that your parents may be expecting you to tread a certain academic path; will you have the strength and the will to stick it out against all odds?

Choosing your college major consideration #7: The Times

Nope, you don’t have to read the Times to know what college course to pick (Yup, that’s a lousy joke). Kidding aside, don’t ever forget to consider the times in your decision-making process. Case in point: the global economy was in a bit of a slump at the time I wrote this article. There are instances when certain courses may appear to be more profitable or more popular than others due to current circumstances.

Choosing your college major consideration #8: Other People’s Feedback

Besides guidance counselors, family and friends, you may also want to ask other people for their opinions regarding the matter. College alumni and alumnae always make for interesting interviews-been there, done that. Professors and classmates will also have a lot of significant input to offer.

Choosing your college major consideration #9: Your Choices

Also, do remember that there are some benefits to doing things by the book-or more specifically, the college’s catalogue of courses. Take a peek and note the unit and credit requirements for each course, along with whatever minors and electives you can take as part of the package deal.

Choosing your college major consideration #10: Spiritual Considerations

Finally, know this: you’ll most likely change courses-even careers!-as you go along, so don’t be overly fixated on any one course. No one course is the end all and be all. There are numerous examples of people out there who majored in one thing and built a career or three out of another.

If you’re a believer, though, I strongly recommend that you pray about it ask God what He wants you to take. After all, only He knows what path you will ultimately tread.

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Now think, WHAT'S YOUR COLLEGE COURSE ?

COLLEGE LIFE: WHAT TO EXPECT

So you want to know what your four years of college are going to be like? Well, I can’t tell you, so there. Ha! Well, okay, I can give you an idea of what lies down the road for you, but predicting what somebody will do in college is like predicting what somebody will buy in a well-stocked candy store. The person may emerge with a beguiling variety of interesting goodies, or may emerge clutching the same tasty treat that’s pleased her palate in years past. So while we can’t tell you what you’ll buy from the store, we can give you an idea of what you’ll find in the aisles.

One thing you’re almost certain to encounter is lines. You’ll be waiting on lines to select/change courses (unless you’re lucky enough to attend a well-wired school), lines to buy books, lines to open a bank account, lines at the cafeteria, and maybe even lines for the shower. The cool thing is that all this waiting will give you another opportunity to meet new people or mull over whatever experience you just had. Even cooler, by the time the novelty of meeting new people wears off (if, indeed it does), you’ll probably have learned the best ways to avoid, or at least minimize, lines.

You’ll probably be surprised at how quickly you’ll assimilate to your surroundings and adopt new routines to replace the old ones you left behind. You’ll quickly meet new friends, including, with any luck, your roommate. Don’t worry if you don’t become best of friends with your roommate, though. As long as there’s mutual respect, you should have a comfortable living situation. Not making friends or meeting enough people? Take advantage of the opportunities that every college, no matter how small, offers. There will be clubs, teams, parties, volunteer activities, lectures, movies, concerts, performances, jobs, and late night dorm bull sessions. In fact, even if your social life is thriving, it’s not a bad idea to make yourself check out at least one or two activities that you’ve never tried before. It couldn’t hurt and it’ll probably be free or cheap—enjoy those student rates while you can!

There will be so many activities that you may want to start a scrap book to remember them all. Taking brief notes on guest lecturers is a good way to remember what they said long after the fact. Speaking of lectures, “What about classes?” you ask. “Won’t I be busy taking courses?” Of course you will. You’ll probably have more work than you’ve ever had. But you’ll also probably have the most free time you’ve ever had. Even if you work part-time, you should still have a fair amount of free time. There will be a lot of homework, but within a semester you’ll figure out how to prioritize. It’s often easy to put off work because there probably won’t be as many tests and papers as you had in high school. Procrastinate too much, though, and you’ll get swamped before exam periods. Pace yourself and work efficiently and you should have enough time to prepare for classes and exams while having plenty of time to enjoy yourself.

You may hear that college will be the ‘best years of your life.’ Don’t believe it. No matter how good college is, with any luck your life will be even better after college. However, college does present significant freedom and opportunities. You’ll probably never again be surrounded by that many peers on a full-time basis. Have fun, even play it safe, but still challenge yourself. If you explore new academic and extracurricular opportunities, you can have a great time and the satisfaction of knowing you never wasted a chance.

-just colleges