OAE Online Workshops

Choosing & Declaring a Major — Self

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There are many factors that contribute to you being you. Are you a social person or reserved? Are you a planner or impulsive? Do you love a good murder mystery or do you prefer a historical biography?

Step 1: Examine your values, skills, and interests.

Take some time to think about why you are the way you are. If you could do any job in the world what would it be? What areas do you excel in? What do you need in your life to feel fulfilled?

Putting it into Practice:  Use this worksheet to identify the instrumental and terminal values that are important to you.

Step 2: Assess your personality.

Where did your personality come from? How will it relate to choosing a major or career? Consider making an appointment with the Center for Counseling & Student Development to take a Strong Interest Inventory assessment exam.

Putting it into Practice: Choose one or more of the online assessments below to help you investigate your personality. [These tests are meant to give you an idea of the types of assessment tools available to you. They are not necessarily scientifically accurate]

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