INFORMATION ABOUT
Choosing a Major
Are you having trouble choosing a major? Do you doubt the major
you've chosen?
You're not alone!
It's common for students to be undecided. Often students lack information
about themselves as well as the various majors and their related careers.
When choosing a major you need to consider your interests, personality,
values and skills. In other words, you need to do a thorough
self-assessment.
Our career counselor can administer and interpret career assessments as well
as offer support and encouragement as you gather information and move toward
making a well-informed decision.
Some suggestions to get you started:
- Schedule an appointment with our career counselor by calling 404-894-2550.
- Attend the annual Georgia Tech Majors Fair.
- Visit the Career Library for information about various majors and related careers. Books such as College Majors and Careers, Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance, Occupational Outlook Handbook and Dictionary of Occupational Titles are very helpful. Computer resources such as the Career Occupational and Information Kingdom (CareerOINK) and Georgia Career Information System (GCIS) are also helpful. Go to our Career Tools page to access Vault Insider Guides which provide valuable information on various occupations and businesses.
- Review the GT catalog and textbooks in the GT bookstore.
- Conduct informational interviews with professors, advisors and alumni.