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10 Major Mistakes Students Make Choosing a Major
Rupesh RegmiApr 10, 2026 — 11 min read
In this blog
1. Mistake 1: Treating your major like a lifelong sentence
2. Mistake 2: Choosing only for status or prestige
3. Mistake 3: Choosing only for money
4. Mistake 4: Ignoring your real interests and strengths
5. Mistake 5: Not researching the curriculum and workload
6. Mistake 6: Copying friends or family
7. Mistake 7: Ignoring job realities and pathways
8. Mistake 8: Overlooking flexibility, minors, and double majors
9. Mistake 9: Rushing or delaying the decision without a plan
10. Mistake 10: Not using the support available to you
11. How to make a thoughtful major decision in 5 steps
12. Red flags that your current major may not fit
13. Putting it all together
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