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Choosing a major, which is the specialized area of your college study, can be overwhelming. But have no fear! Your choice of major will not lock you into a specific career for the rest of your life. And the major you choose will neither predict nor guarantee your future. Consider these factors when picking your major.

Career Prep

Choose a major because it will prepare you for a specific career path or advanced study. Maybe you already know that you want to be a nurse, a day trader, or a web developer. Before you declare, take a class or two in the relevant discipline, check out the syllabus for an advanced seminar, and talk to students in the department of your choice. Make sure you're ready for the coursework required for the career of your dreams.

Earning Potential

Future earning potential is worth considering-college is a big investment, and while college can pay you back in many ways beyond salary, this can be a major factor for students who are paying their own way or taking out loans. According to PayScale. com, the majors that lead to the highest salaries include just about any type of engineering, actuarial mathematics, computer science, physics, government,  and economics. Keep your quality of life in mind, too-that six figure salary may not be worth it if you're not happy at the office.

Subjects You Love

Some students choose a major simply because they love the subject matter. If you love what you're studying, you're more likely to fully engage with your classes and college experience, and that can mean better grades and great relationships with others in your field. If your calling is philosophy, don't write it off just because you're not sure about graduate school, or what the job market holds for philosophers. Many liberal arts majors provide students with critical thinking skills and writing abilities that are highly valued by employers.

Undecided? Explore your interests.

If you truly have no idea what you want to study, that's okay-many schools don't require students to declare a major until you are a second-year student. That gives you four semesters to play the field. Exploring your interests will help you find your best fit major-and maybe even your ideal career.

1. （1） You don't need to feel fearful when choosing your major because ____.

   A . your major has completely nothing to do with your future B . changing career fields are unavoidable in your life C . you only spend a little time on whatever subject you choose D . you are not limited to only one particular career for your whole life
3. （2） The underlined word discipline is closest in meaning to _____.

   A . theory B . rule C . field D . knowledge
5. （3） What do we learn about from Para. 3?

   A . High salary will not be worthwhile at the cost of your unhappy office work. B . Future career earning is viewed as the top concern for most college students. C . Your college investment will be all given back to you in the form of high salary. D . If you choose engineering-related majors, you are sure to earn high salary.
7. （4） What can we infer from the passage?

   A . You are advised to choose liberal arts majors for what are provided. B . Worse grades result from poor relationships with others in college. C . Some students don't necessarily need to decide their choices of majors upon entering college. D . Employers like liberal arts majors more than science majors in job market.
9. （5） What is the passage mainly about?

   A . Why is it difficult to choose a major. B . What influences your choice of a major. C . How can a major affect your career. D . When should you decide your major.