Fishing for a Major
by Julio Machado, Mike Yank & the SHS Editors


"Fishing for a Major is a great book for teens and students going through this overwhelming process. The book offers many strategies on selecting the appropriate courses, taking advantage of advising programs, getting the most out of classes, getting relevant and helpful advice, and evaluating all of your available options."

-- Reading Eagle Voices

You might know exactly what you want to do with your life. Or you might have no idea at all. In either case, take a moment to read some advice from fellow students about finding a major that makes you - rather than your parents, your uncle, your cousin twice removed - happy.

Check out our student-written articles below:

EXPLORING YOUR OPTIONS

THINKING ABOUT YOUR MAJOR & YOUR CAREER

USING THE ADVISING SYSTEM

TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE CORE CURRICULUM

CONSIDERING A DOUBLE MAJOR

• Read a sample chapter! - THINKING ABOUT YOUR CAREER


Read what some recent grads said about their majors:

Ben, Economics major

Eben, History major

Rachel, English major

Click here to read all of the interviews with recent grads!


Check out some other useful resources we've gathered to help you find the right major >>>

Have a story to share about choosing your college major? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Just click "Share Your Wisdom" and tell us about it.

 

"Looking to pick a major soon myself, I thought this guide touched on many of the questions and fears that we as students have while facing this decision. The brainstorming templates helped me a lot!"

Sophomore,
Brown University


"I thought this was a thorough and helpful guide for its subject matter. It is particularly nice since it's written from the perspective of a current undergrad."

Recent Grad,
Carleton College
 
Read interviews with and essays by students!

COLLEGE RADIO by Dominick Pangello - Senior, Bates College

FOUNDING THE U.N.C. BARBEQUE CLUB by William McKinney - Senior, UNC

WE TALK WITH... Steven Hely - Recent Grad, Harvard University
Topic Home
Table of Contents
Read a Sample
Tell a Friend
The Author & Reviewers
Useful Resources
Share Your Wisdom
Read this Book? Tell us what you think!
Find the Right Major for You

Get a Killer Job After College!

Freshman Year: Get Through it with Success

Plan, Write & Ace Your College Papers