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5. The Reality Check
You need to honestly evaluate your options. Do you really value physicians and
have an interest in being a doctor, but have little skills in science? Does your
occupation require an advanced degree, but your future commitments preclude
graduate study? Do you have a strong interest in the arts, but your family is
convinced you will
become a CPA
like your father? There are often ways to get
around some of the obstacles during the reality check, but it is still important to face
these obstacles and be realistic about whether you can get around them.
Don't disregard factors like salary potential or job opportunity, as they will affect your future, but weight them against your desire and commitment to pursue your passion. Choosing one of the top ten highest paying college majors may seem like a good idea, but it is not your only option for paying the bills. It is also possible to channel your passions into paths that might in the end be more successful.
Narrowing Your Choices
Not all majors are created equal. Yes, they all offer a diploma upon completion, but they don't guarantee a job. When you are choosing a major, it would be wise to check out the job placement statistics of others who have pursued this degree. There is no reason why you should be the guinea pig; if a specific career is your reason for choosing this major, investigate the success of others.
For more information or to meet with a Career Counselor, contact Amanda Romero at aromero@ivc.edu or call (949) 451-5319 to schedule an appointment.
Based on all your research and self-assessment of the first five stops on your
journey, you should now have a better idea of the careers/majors you are not
interested in pursuing as well as a handful of potential careers/majors that do
interest you.
FREE TUTORING
Student Success Center, BSTIC 110, 949-451-5471 http://academics.ivc.edu/successcenter/Pages/ email: IVCSuccessCenter@ivc.edu
Students are allowed one hour of in-person or online tutoring per subject per week, for up to three courses.
Select Tutoring 301 in the Class schedule to sign-up. It’s free and zero units.
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