Choosing a major to start college can be a daunting task. Letting students' parents or anyone else dictate what a student's major should be is not a good idea. It's good to get advice from as many people as possible, but when push comes to shove, it's the students' lives, not theirs. Choosing a college for your major can also be a determining factor in choosing your major. To earn a degree that will have value in the job market, it's important to make sure the college or university they attend is accredited. Choosing a university specialization represents an intellectual investment. Spend the next few years focusing intensely on whatever specialization you choose, but the years can feel like millennia if you've chosen a specialization that you're only lukewarm about. Try a self-discovery activity. Some activities are designed for students to discover who they are, identify what they love to do, and decide the kind of lifestyle they want to have. What are the academic goals? Look at transcripts and see which higher grades received may be a factor in choosing a major. Explore w...