This is a question of many 12th grade students before choosing a major for university or college admission.
Choosing a major should not be emotional
Faced with this problem, Associate Professor-Dr. Nguyen Van Thuy, Head of Admissions Consulting and Brand Development Department at Ho Chi Minh City University of Banking, admitted: "Most students choose their favorite major but it is still relatively emotional, not yet really invest in carefully researching the program content, career opportunities and especially whether your own abilities and psychology are truly suitable for the industry and job after graduation, leading to a situation when entering school. not interested, feel difficult and depressed.
Before deciding on a future career, candidates must always research and consider carefully
Therefore, to avoid this situation, Associate Professor, Dr Thuy Advise students when choosing a major to understand themselves deeply with analysis of their strengths and weaknesses in academics, psychology, interests and passions. Next is to collect and analyze information about the professions you like or want to study, and carefully review the differences in the training programs of the schools to clearly understand the professions and job opportunities after graduation. graduate.
Students should also consult with students studying that major, search for recruitment information about job positions related to their major, and spend time visiting the school's facilities and learning conditions. I want to study.
Master Nguyen Thi Xuan Dung, Director of the Communications Center at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, affirmed that choosing a field of study that is truly suitable and can be pursued and committed to for a long time is extremely important. It's not easy.
“Candidates should carefully learn about the characteristics of each industry, its advantages and disadvantages, then base on their own abilities and passions or seek advice from teachers and parents. to make the best decisions right from the start. Changing majors after choosing and studying, at any time, will leave students with certain losses," Master Dung shared.
Change to another industry if you meet the conditions
According to master Xuan Dung, in case you have been admitted to university and have studied for a while but feel you no longer like it and are no longer suitable, students can also carry out the procedures to apply to transfer to another suitable major. more suitable.
However, Master Dung said that according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training, students are not allowed to change majors in year 1 and year 4. "Therefore, you need to try to complete the subjects in the first year and practice Procedures for changing majors are currently in place in year 2 or year 3. In addition, students can only choose to switch to a new major with an admission score equal to or lower than the old major, along with a number of other academic conditions. conduct," Master Dung informed.
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Associate Professor-Dr. Nguyen Van Thuy I believe that if you choose the wrong industry, it will be difficult to develop your abilities, reach the peak of your career, and more unfortunately, you will lose your most valuable time.
“Therefore, once again 'understand yourself, understand your profession' so you don't have to utter the word 'if only'. At the same time, during the process of studying at university, students need to proactively experience part-time jobs to better understand practical work life. It is the process of self-improvement and finding and promoting career capabilities", Mr Thuy share.
From another perspective, Dr. Nguyen Van Kha, Deputy Director of the Center for Admissions and Communications at Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade, acknowledged that it is normal to feel unsuitable for the chosen field because the profession is always movement, change.
“However, at this time, whatever career you love, you should boldly choose it and have determination and effort to fully realize your goals. Today's university knowledge is built interdisciplinary, which will help students have the foundation to do different jobs without necessarily having to work in the same field they studied," Dr. Kha shared.
For cases where after graduating and going to work, you find out that you are not suitable for the profession you studied, Master Nguyen Thi Xuan Dung notes that students can refer to 2 solutions. First, register to continue studying a university program in another major that is compatible with your abilities and passions. However, this direction requires spending a lot of money, time, effort and almost starting from scratch, so it needs to be considered very carefully.
Second, students can spend time participating in short-term courses, self-study, and self-experience to accumulate and hone expertise and skills in a profession they really want to pursue and stick with. after careful research.
