How to Choose a College Major (A No‑Stress Guide)

Step‑by‑step plan to move from confusion to clarity.

RIASEC Explained: The 6 Interest Codes

Understand Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional.

Double Major vs Minor: What’s Worth It?

Workload, costs, timelines, and job impact.

How to Switch Majors Without Losing Credits

Strategy to preserve progress and financial aid.

STEM vs Humanities: Careers, Skills, and Pay

Comparing paths and long‑term options.

How to use these articles

Think of the blog as a library of focused coaching sessions. Each piece tackles one decision or concept—like switching majors, understanding RIASEC, or comparing STEM and humanities paths—and walks through concrete next steps. You do not need to read everything; pick the article that matches the decision in front of you right now.

Revisiting articles as your questions change

The first time you read an article, you might only notice the sections that match your current worry—finances, difficulty, or family expectations. As your situation shifts, revisiting the same piece can highlight different paragraphs and examples. It is normal for guidance to feel different at new stages.

Saving ideas in a way that future you will understand

When an article sparks an idea—like a class to try or a question to ask—capture it somewhere you already use: a notes app, planner, or email to yourself. Include enough context that a future version of you will remember why it mattered, not just a fragment of a title.

Turning insights into conversations

After reading an article that resonates, consider sharing one concrete idea from it with a friend, family member, or mentor. Saying your thoughts out loud can clarify what you believe and reveal which parts of the guidance feel most relevant to your situation.