{"id":39579,"date":"2019-10-24T08:37:17","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T12:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/?p=39579"},"modified":"2019-10-23T08:38:46","modified_gmt":"2019-10-23T12:38:46","slug":"is-it-time-to-switch-majors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/2019\/10\/24\/is-it-time-to-switch-majors\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Time to Switch Majors?"},"content":{"rendered":"For this week I wanted to write a little bit on what it\u2019s like to change your major, especially because there\u2019s always so many people who are considering doing this!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n
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Cred: Giphy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nIn first year, I remember someone telling me that the average university student changes their major around three times. I don\u2019t know how true this number is, but I\u2019ve already passed that! I came to U of T with the intention of majoring in Classics and Sociology (spoiler: neither of those are my majors). In second year I switched to Classical Civilizations and Book & Media studies BUT THEN I discovered that there was an arts program for Environment! So\u2026 now I\u2019m in Environmental Studies and Classical Civ (and I\u2019m counting on staying because I think I finally found the majors that suit me!).\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"An<\/strong>\r\n\r\nSome things to consider when thinking about changing majors:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAre you having a hard time in the course? How much do you enjoy the subject matter? In Classics, I discovered that I just could not wrap my head around Latin. I started to dread going to class because of how confused I felt. On the other hand, in Book & Media studies I realized that I just didn\u2019t enjoy what we were learning. HOWEVER, just because a subject is challenging doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s not the one for you. For me, Environment can be difficult, but at the end of the day, I still really enjoy the content.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n
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cred: giphy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nMental health is important to consider as well. If you aren\u2019t happy with your majors, then nothing should hold you back from pursuing something that better suits you. I know a lot of people are worried about finding jobs, but there is definitely a major out there that you will enjoy more and is just as employable. If you aren\u2019t passionate about what you study it will be a lot harder to find success in that area.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nDon\u2019t worry about graduating on time. I say this because most majors can be completed within two and a half years. If you plan everything well, then you will be able to graduate on time.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nResearch what U of T offers:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe University offers SO many programs, you can find them all listed here<\/a>. After you make a decision you can plan ahead using Degree Explorer<\/a> (you can see how many credits you already have, what you still need, and you can make a timetable to project your future courses).\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n
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Degree Explorer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nIf you are thinking of changing your major, I think you should definitely do so. In my experience it is worth the risk, and I am much happier with my studies because of it. U of T allows you to declare you majors, on Acorn<\/a>, at the beginning of September (upper years only) and at the end of March. There are so many learning opportunities available here, it is worth taking some of them!<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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