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Things to Consider When Choosing a Major
Take a self-assessment to learn more about your values, skills and interests. What you learn may help you evaluate options and make decisions.
Complete the Choosing a Major Worksheet (pdf). The worksheet is designed to help you collect helpful information, compare your options and make a decision.
Meet with your First Year Advisor and Associate Advisor (if applicable) assigned through the Office of the First Year (OFY) to discuss your options and gain advice and guidance.
CAPD is coordinating the third annual, institute-wide Career Exploration Series that begins on September 11th and runs through IAP! This series is a collaboration between MIT departments, programs, and employers to help all students learn about the different career and graduate/professional school options available to you.
The arrival of spring means that first year undergraduates are approaching their first opportunity to declare a major. As parents, supporters, mentors or advisors to these students, I want to share a few things to keep in mind as you …
By Erik Pavesic
Erik PavesicAssistant Director, Career Advising & Training
Choosing a major does not have to be tedious or boring. You can have a little bit of fun before (and maybe even after) you declare a major. Here are some simple activities that you can do by yourself or …
By Erik Pavesic
Erik PavesicAssistant Director, Career Advising & Training
As the major declaration date approaches, many first-year students are nervous about making the decision. This resource by Yan Wu shares some of the great resources on the major exploration process: