Keep an Open Mind About Your Major

Keep an Open Mind About Your Major On the road to freshman year at Illinois, you may think that your major is completely decided and that your future is totally decided. While that may be true sometimes, there are many instances where people explore other paths in college. You may show up to your first class as a business student and decide that a major in global studies is really what you want. There are times where joining a club or activity completely changes your prospective and you discover a new path. Regardless of whether you stick with your planned major or not, there should always be room for thought about all possibilities. You may even decide to keep your major and decide to pursue a minor that complements your major nicely. Also, many majors have a multitude of different paths that can be taken within the major itself. This level of variety and options are a positive thing and should be taken advantage of. The University of Illinois is especially known for its many majors and areas of study. There are so many ways to mix and match classes to pick up a certificate or minor that helps you on your way to the career you are striving for. I am reminded of these diverse options and opportunities every semester when I register for classes. It seems like every semester I end up taking a class that I did not expect and it usually adds a new perspective to how I view my studies and career. As a freshman, Illinois can be the perfect place to keep your options open and be ready for where your passions take you. Your next class or club meeting may be the place that you discover what you really want to do with your life. Its your opportunity to embrace this new path and move forward. Jacob Class of 2019 I’m an Advertising student within the College of Media. My hometown is a place called Fairmount, Illinois, which is about 30 minutes from campus. I began my Illinois journey in the Division of General Studies.