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“I am majoring in finance, but I’m worried about finding jobs in finance after I graduate. Should I change my college major?”

One of the biggest reasons for going to college is to acquire a degree that will provide you with better job opportunities and better pay. When the economy is suffering and unemployment rises, students often become concerned that their education may not be their ticket to success. In fact, immediately after the financial crisis and the dramatic events that took place on Wall Street, many students intending to go into the financial sector decided to pursue other college majors. But, should they have? You might be wondering if you should change your college major due to economic conditions. A review of the following questions should help you decide: (more…)

If you are going to college, you are already making a difference in the world. Learning and educating yourself is the best way to honor your passion and establish a framework for looking at the world in an intelligent, conscious way. Some people will argue that one college major is more important than another-that one college major say, international relations, is better suited toward affecting people on a global scale. But I believe it is a matter of your dedication that determines the impact of your college major.

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Do you like to draw? Do you want to help build or engineer things? Architectural drafting might just be the career for you. Check out these stats to find out whether drafting could be your dream job.

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Do you still love Saturday morning cartoons? Do you have to see every animated movie that comes to the big screen? Are you fascinated with special effects? If so, you might want to consider a degree in animation, but how do you know if it’s the right career path for you? Here are a few quick facts to help you decide.

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If you like art and computers, you might want to consider a career in Web site design. But how do you know if Web site design is right for you? Here are some quick facts to help you decide.

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