Tuesday, January 10, 2017

The most beneficial courses to take in college

2:23 AM Posted by Unknown , , No comments
One mistake that I think a lot of college students make is overspecializing. As in, only taking courses within one's major (or close to that). College is the last time that you'll be able to conveniently and freely explore different subjects of interest. So while depth is important, some breadth can also work wonders for a person. Here are some subjects that I would recommend:
  • Neuroscience- Your brain makes you who you are. We are human because of our brains. So why not learn about how it functions in your daily life?
  • Psychology- Essentially applied neuroscience. Very fascinating, although I'd also take neuroscience to learn the biology behind it.
  • English composition- Just another way to say writing. Doesn't matter what you write; just write. Far too many people in every profession lack effective writing skills.
  • Philosophy- This will get you to start thinking and questioning deeply. You'll become wiser in thought, and new ways of thinking can be applied anywhere.
  • Foreign languages- Very helpful if you plan to get a business-oriented job, or anything that requires travelling or frequent verbal communication. If you don't need it for a job, then you can use it later during a vacation!
  • Computer science- This is basically my major, and for anyone who may be intimidated by CS, don't be! The intro courses are meant to teach people with absolutely no prior experience. Plus, software is everywhere these days, and will only become more prominent as time goes on. There's no way that taking a CS class can hurt you.
  • Art- If your typical day is full of computing or calculations, then art is a great way to unwind from that. A blank sheet or canvas is incredibly powerful in fostering creativity. No constraints or rules. Just you, art, and pure freedom.
Of course, these are just some off the top of my head. Each college also offers different courses. Take some outside of your major that you're genuinely interested in!

Morever, The plain and simple answer is to do what you love. I got my bachelors in Psychology and then decided to get my masters in Social Work. I loved studying both things. When you love something, school doesn't seem like school, it's fun. Then you'll get to have fun in a career you love too.
Well you need to find something else you are remotely interested in, i know some pretty well off majors but you should only major in something that you are at least remotely interested in. if you havn't taken too many classes in college than wait till you take different ones to see what you might like. but to answer your question the most well off majors relate to those like econ/business and then communications might be good too. 

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