If you are 'disillusioned' with your chosen major, what should you do?

During the exam season counseling program organized by Thanh Nien Newspaper on the morning of March 10th at Truong Dinh High School (Go Cong Town, Tien Giang Province), a student raised the issue: “I see many older students choose a major, then after 1 or 2 years of study, they become disillusioned and have to choose a different major… Is it because universities don’t provide detailed career guidance on different majors? We are very confused.”

Students at the Exam Season Counseling program in Tien Giang this morning.

Ms. Hoang Thanh Tu, Deputy Head of the Information and Communication Department at the University of Science , Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, affirmed: “University websites all contain information about the entrance requirements and output standards of a major. In addition, they also provide details of the courses and the number of credits required each year in the training program.”

Master Tú advises that before choosing a major, students should also seek information from people working in the field. In addition, they should diligently research job postings from businesses in the field they want to study, see what professional skills and expertise the businesses require, and then assess whether they can pursue the major and meet those requirements.

"When students understand their chosen field of study, choose it seriously, and strive to leverage their strengths during their studies, they won't experience disillusionment," shared Master Tú.

Mr. Tran Viet Dung, Head of the Training Department at Cao Thang Technical College, also stated that the school has counseling channels, and prospective students interested in any major can contact the heads and deputy heads of departments or subject groups for advice. "Students will learn the detailed content of the subjects in their first, second, and third years to better understand the major they want to study," Mr. Dung informed.

Instead of worrying about "disillusionment" in his first or second year, Hoang Nam (Go Cong High School) fears that if he studies his favorite major but finds the work environment no longer appealing, how can he secure a stable job?

Dr. Nguyen Van Kha interacts with students.

In response to this question, Dr. Nguyen Van Kha, Deputy Director of the Admissions and Communications Center at Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade, stated that everyone's career can change, and that is perfectly normal.

“At this time, if you feel passionate about a particular profession, just decide to choose it. At university, you will learn foundational knowledge and then study specialized subjects. Once you have a passion and made a choice, pursue it to the end, striving to achieve your goal. You may no longer like that profession after graduation, but with the knowledge you've gained at university, you will still have a certain foundation to do the work you love, even if it's outside your field. At this point, you can also pursue a second degree in a field that you find more suitable,” Dr. Kha advised.

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