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The areas of your life that you are most successful in may be in difference with your passions, but usually this is not the case. Teachers can also be good at identifying aptitudes within their students. If you are uncertain about what area you perform the best in, ask one of your teachers. It is likely that they can provide you with valuable ideas and point out a direction that you had not previously considered. Additionally, if you pursue a major that complements your strengths you are more likely to distinguish yourself within your field. If your major doesn't support your strengths, you will probably find that the curriculum within your area of choice is more difficult than you anticipated which could make it more difficult for you to succeed.
3. Examining your Values
4. Career Exploration
• View the IVC College Catalog. You’d be amazed at the wealth of information you can find from required courses to specialized majors and tracks.
• Enroll in a Counseling 12 course. This course is designed to focus on the college and career planning process. It's a sure way to point you in the right direction for choosing a major that's a good fit for you!
• Talk with your professors. They are the experts in their field and can offer valuable information and tips in choosing a major in their field.
• Schedule a counseling appointment. Counselors are available to assist you in achieving your educational goal by creating an educational plan specifically designed to meet your goals.
• Visit the IVC Career Center. The o
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Examples of values include helping society, working under pressure, group
affiliation, stability, security, status, pacing, working alone or with groups, having a
positive impact on others, and many others. Consider conducting an internship or
job shadowing activity which will allow you the opportunity to determine if indeed
the major is right for you. Often times spending a few hours within a chosen
workplace or field will confirm whether or not you are on the right path.
IVC offers several ways to support your career exploration process. Consider the
following below.
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Career Center offers various workshops,
internship/job opportunities, and can assist you in finding out more information
about possible careers.
Visit the IVC Facebook Page for more information:
facebook.com/ivccareercenter
Visit the IVC Transfer Center. Find out what schools offer specific majors and
if the school you are interested is right for you? Meet with university reps to
learn more about each of the different universities.
Visit the Transfer Center Facebook Page for more information:
facebook.com/ivctransfercenter