Should I change my college major?

[beachlover966]

I am currently majoring in Dietary Management and I find it difficult for me and I want to change my major to disabilitity studies. I'm a sophomore in college. My grades aren't that great so if I do the disability studies certificate, at my college it's mostly psychology courses which I'm better at so I'll get better grades in that major. The problem is, I only have ones more class until I graduate from the dietary management program but my grades aren't that great in dietary management but if I were to switch my major in disability studies, my grades would me better. I was thinking about changing my major to disability studies in the fall of 2016. Should I change my major at this point in the semester?

Edited April 21, 2016 by beachlover966

[Deirdra]

How will the change in major ultimately affect the career you want after college? I'm thinking forest AND trees.

[beachlover966]

How will the change in major ultimately affect the career you want after college? I'm thinking forest AND trees.

 

 

If I were to change majors, the college classes that I would be taking would be a lot easier than the ones that I'm taking now which will bring up my GPA. I would be happier with my career choice if I were to switch majors.

[Deirdra]

You should talk to an academic advisor. You'll need to factor in cost, timing, long-term goals.

 

If you want better grades for applying to graduate school, I get it.

If you want better grades to show employers, keep in mind ALL your grades will be on your college transcripts.

 

Talk to someone more in the know with whom you can share details.

This kind of advice might be difficult to get on a relationship forum.

 

Good luck!

[GorillaTheater]

The problem is, I only have ones more class until I graduate from the dietary management program

 

 

If you're that close, I can't see changing majors as much as I'd aim for a dual major.

[LydiaLong]

I think you should stick with dietary management. How hard can it be?

[truthtripper]

...... I only have ones more class until I graduate from the dietary management program.....

Imo, it's only common sense to finish the program. You're so close to finishing. After you've completed it can you then pick up disability studies, perhaps as a post graduate diploma?

 

I'm reminded of my housemate who was only one subject away from completing her 4 year architecture degree. At this point, she changed to a fine arts degree, extending her studies for another 3 years. It would have been so much easier for her to get employment if she had just finished architecture. I really think she was afraid of graduating and facing the real world. Beachlover, do relate to this?

[SJS]

I'd either double major or get a minor if you don't have one already.

[d0nnivain]

I would be happier with my career choice if I were to switch majors.

 

 

That is a weighty factor in this decision but you have to include the financials.

 

 

I am confused though. You said you are a sophomore but you only have 1 more semester until you graduate from college. Most college programs I am familiar with are 4 year programs meaning you would have 4 more semesters & it's no big deal to switch majors. Is this dietary management thing a 2 year program?

 

 

Perhaps, buckle down, stick it out & get your degree then get a job. Once you have an income return to school part time to pursue the disability program.

 

 

I do echo the advice to speak to a guidance counselor at school.