Tips for Choosing a College Major that Suits your Interests and Talents

Authors

  • Anita Candra Dewi Faculty of Engineering, Makassar State University
  • Nur Arif Pradana Faculty of Engineering, Makassar State University
  • Hermit Ian Nurfatila Faculty of Engineering, Makassar State University
  • Achsan Faculty of Engineering, Makassar State University
  • Dwi Paski Maulidya Faculty of Engineering, Makassar State University
  • Juwita Hamsar Faculty of Engineering, Makassar State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijels.v1i2.533

Keywords:

Major, Decision, Interest, Talent

Abstract

Education is the delivery of individuals towards a better future. High school students are in the age range of 15-18 years. This article aims to provide education to high school students who will continue their education to college so that they do not make mistakes in choosing their majors and according to their interests and talents. Seek detailed information about the major of interest. The ways to choose a major are (1) Realising that the chosen major is only one of the initial steps of the career achievement process. (2) The chosen major should be in accordance with your abilities and interests. (3) Think far ahead to see the consequences of each choice.

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Published

2023-11-01

How to Cite

Anita Candra Dewi, Nur Arif Pradana, Hermit Ian Nurfatila, Achsan, Dwi Paski Maulidya, & Juwita Hamsar. (2023). Tips for Choosing a College Major that Suits your Interests and Talents. International Journal of Educational and Life Sciences, 1(2), 183–196. https://doi.org/10.59890/ijels.v1i2.533

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): October 2023

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