Before Choosing a College Major, Should Students Ask This Question?

THE DIRECTION AHEAD  •  ARTICLE NO. 3

By Greg Hoyt

Author – Brighthaven Bay

Choosing a college major is one of the biggest decisions a young person can make. But how many students really know what they want from life before making that choice?

Our latest Brighthaven Bay article explores an important question: Should students discover their Calling and sense of Direction before deciding what they’ll study?

It’s a conversation worth having—not just for students, but for parents, educators, and anyone who has ever wondered whether they chose the right path.

Why helping students understand who they are may be just as important as helping them decide what they want to become.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

It’s a question nearly everyone hears during childhood. At first, the answers come easily. A firefighter. A veterinarian. A professional athlete. A teacher. An astronaut.

But as childhood gives way to adolescence, the question becomes more serious. By the time students approach college, they’re often expected to make decisions that could influence the direction of their lives for decades.

Which college should I attend? What should I major in? What career should I pursue? How will I support myself?

These are important questions. But perhaps there’s another question that deserves just as much attention, one that should be explored before, during, and even after those decisions are made.

What am I naturally drawn toward, and how might that help me build a meaningful future?

It’s a question that could change the way students approach their education, their careers, and ultimately, their lives.

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