College Majors

You've got the school all picked out, the orientation date set, and you've made a ton of trips to Bed, Bath, and Beyond for the latest dorm decor. But you're just not sure what you're going to major in when you get to college. Never fear, for most schools don't even make students declare a major until their sophomore year. If you're still applying to college and you're not sure what you want to major in once you get there, check out different schools with programs you may be interested in. From straightforward English and math majors to unique, student-created majors, we've seen them all. You're sure to find your path in no time at all.

What's Your College Major Personality? What's your college major personality? Read on to find out! College Majors: Study What Really Interests You So you're on your way to college. Courses, textbooks, roommates, sports, clubs, parties -- and, oh yeah, your major. Somewhere along the line, you've got to pick one... In the Job Shadow: Interning in Public Relations When Sherri Ortore accepted an internship at The CollegeBound Network (CB Teen's parent company), she never expected she'd discover her dream job. "I didn't really know much about public relations (PR) until I interned," she says. "It made me love it enough to pursue a career in it." Making the Rounds with Circuit Training Thinking up cool cell phone features is great, but when you need the expertise to make it happen, technical training is key. Melissa Biel, a senior at Stevens Institute of Technology, can't wait to work with electronics. It started when she got her first computer at age eight.. Plans After College? How to Prepare! Out of every 100 fifth-grade students, only 47 will enter college; an even more disappointing number, 24, will actually earn a bachelor's degree, according to the National Center for Educational Statistics. How can you be one of that lucky two dozen? Find a career and prepare for it... Game It Up -- Girl Style Champlain College student Stephanie Gelish wants to challenge both girls and guys with her video game designs. What Kind of Thinker Are You? After discovering my new intelligence, I was motivated to pursue a different major at college. I switched my major from biology to a double major in English writing and mass communication. I was literally a new person... CSI: College Guts and Glory While you're on the sofa catching up on CSI, these college students are in the lab studying how to be forensic scientists. The Major Decision Game Each year a majority of students go to college unsure of what they want to major in. Sometimes it takes years. But if you're in that boat, fear not. There are easy steps available to help aid your decision. College Double Agents: Exposing the Lives of Double Majors No, we're not talking about James Bond, we're talking students who decide to take on a mission more difficult than drop-kicking bad guys--the double major. Our mission, which we happily chose to accept, was to do the investigating for you and uncover top-secret strategies from students and college advisors on leading a double life.