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Myth: I must worry about getting my distributive
requirements out of the way before thinking about a major.
Fact: The distributive requirements are not intended to be
completed by the time you have to declare your major. And, if you take a
variety of classes your first few years, you will most likely find that your
distributive requirements take care of themselves.
Myth: The best way to find out about a major is to take an
introductory class.
Fact: While introductory courses do provide good exposure
to the discipline, they generally do not reflect what the major requirements
will be like.
Myth: There's nothing you can do after college with a major
in ______, so I probably shouldn't pursue it.
Fact: Choosing a major does not automatically mean you have
chosen a career. Further, just because you major in Theater, for example, that
doesn't mean you have to become an actor or actress or that you're only
qualified to do that.
By choosing a major, you are not limited to only one career choice. By
choosing a career, you are not limited to only one major.
Myth: It's impossible to choose one major when you have
several areas of interest.
Fact: There are a variety of ways for students to combine
their interests in multiple disciplines. For example, it is possible to do a
double major, to do a major and two minors, or to create a modified major or
special major.
Myth: With so many options and choices, I don't know where
to begin.
Fact: Nonsense! There are a large number of resources
available to help you, and by looking through this you're on the right track.
Clear your head, find some time to think about what's right for you, talk to
others, and you'll have a major before you know it.
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