Choosing a college major can be as easy as deciding how you want to spend your weekend. While you have plenty of options to choose from, you should end up picking what you enjoy most.

The question you have to ask yourself is, what is right for me right now?

Seems too simple, right? Yet, if you consider that declaring a college major doesn’t have to be the same as selecting a career, the choice becomes a little less intimidating. It then becomes a decision of finding out what interests you most, rather than determining what you’re going to do for the rest of your life.

If you take a look around and ask professionals what they studied in school, you’ll find many of them are not doing what they  thought they wanted to do when they came out of college or university.

What you major in as an undergrad leads you to your first job only. if that.

Students have a common misconception that their major will determine their career. The best advice is to do whatever interests you, because that’s what’s going to get you somewhere.  Doing what you enjoy doing makes work fun. How great it is to go to work each day enjoying the day.  You can major in something you love and still get a great job. Here’s the secret: Know what is right for you by following your interests! Interests are the best predictor of career satisfaction.

Don’t know your interests? Then explore! Go to the bookstore and pull out books on possible majors, doing this, you’ll  find  what interests you .  You’ll just feel the attraction to the books.  Choose what you’re good at.  Study something you’re excited about, because you’re going to get better grades when you do that.

Get out of the classroom!

Take your nose out of the books and get your hands dirty;  it will increase your chances of securing a job. According to a 2010 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, post-graduates with related internship experience are more likely to find a job than those without any. Employers need more than what you learn in school, they look for experience.

Find a passion project.

Once you find what you enjoy doing, make a connection in that field and intern or volunteer for free. You may find it your passion.

Learn what’s out there. Exposure is important, because there are majors you don’t even know exist yet.

If after reading this you’re still worried about choosing a major, consider that people often change their major about three or four times. There is more than one route you can travel to get you to your destination.

Undergraduate studies are really just an exploration of the self and your interests,. It’s just a stepping stone, so do whatever you enjoy.