John Jay College Of Criminal Justice | The City University of New York

A lot of students find it challenging to choose a major,
since many factors can play a role in this decision.

What’s making it difficult—and what can you do to make it easier?

• Parent pressure

• Comparing yourself to other family members

• Peer pressure

• Assumptions that you won’t get a job if you choose certain majors

• Uncertainty about what the majors are

• No major looks interesting to you

• Lack of confidence in your ability to make good choices

• Fear of making the “wrong” decision