5 Things To Consider When Choosing What To Study In University

5 Things To Consider When Choosing What To Study In University

Choosing what to study at University will determine what career path you will take, this means that such a decision should not be made lightly without thinking about it. In this article see some of things you should consider when deciding what course to take at university in order to ensure you make the right choice.

Here Are Things To Consider When Choosing What To Study At University

1. Choose something you love.
When it comes to choosing what to study at University, you need to gravitate towards something you love. You need to pick something that you are passionate about because this will ensure that you attend the classes and actually pass.
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You should not do something you are not passionate about because you will dread classes and in the end this will show in your results.
Picking the wrong course is one of the many reasons so many students quit studying or change courses. This not only sets you back education wise but also financially.
2. Don’t let others choose for you
Sadly this is something that many people allow their relatives and friends to choose for them. For example, you might want to do communication but someone might try to convince you that no one takes an Arts degree seriously or that the job market is saturated and you can never get a job. Some of these points are valid however; it is all up to you as an individual.
3. Ask for Advice
This might seem like a contradiction to the above point but they are completely different. If you completely have no idea what to study at University, then it makes sense that you should ask people who are working for guidance.
Keep in mind that you are just looking to gain more information before making your decision and in the end you decide what do.
4. Which university do you want to attend?
This only applies for those courses that are not offered in all universities. If you don’t have a choice in which University you will go to then your choices of what to study will have to be among those offered by the university.
However, if you are free to attend any university then this should not be too much of a concern.
5. Grades
As much as you would like to think that you can do anything and you have a passion for something if you don’t have the grades for it then sometimes it’s better to choose something else.
Some courses require a lot of reading and if you know you cannot hack it then it is best to choose something else. You don’t want to quit midway through your degree.
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When deciding what to study in university it is best to take your time and do a lot of research that will enable you to make an informed decision.
By Michelle Wanjiku
The writer is a Communications Officer/Digital Marketer at Career Point Kenya