Major and career exploration is the process of evaluating academic fields and career paths to find those that align with your interests, strengths, and long-term goals. Through exploration, you can make informed decisions about your major and career direction, ensuring a fulfilling academic journey and career trajectory.
- Clarifies Personal Interests and Strengths: Reflecting on your passions, values, and skills helps you identify academic and career paths that resonate with your personal strengths and interests.
- Supports Informed Decision-Making: Exploring various majors and industries provides a realistic understanding of the skills, work environments, and opportunities associated with each path, allowing you to make confident, well-informed choices.
- Expands Career Opportunities: By exploring early, you can uncover a range of career options, allowing you to build experiences and skills that align with multiple paths and keep your future options open.
- Engage in Self-Reflection and Assessments: Use career assessments, strengths finders, and self-reflection exercises to better understand your preferences and potential career fits. Start with PathwayU!
- Research Careers and Talk to Professionals: Learn about career options related to different majors through online research, informational interviews with St. Thomas Connect and LinkedIn, and conversations with faculty.
- Gain Experience Through Classes and Extracurriculars: Explore potential majors and careers by enrolling in diverse classes, joining clubs, or seeking out volunteer, research, and internship opportunities.
