Choosing a study program or major can be quite a dilemma. Don’t listen too much to what other people say! You have to choose this major or that major. Most tips out there encourage you to get to know yourself better first, starting with your talents and many other tips. However, when you are still in high school (after graduation), sometimes you are not ready to delve into things that are very confusing. It is not uncommon for parents to even bring in a psychologist to “handle” you, which is truly a dilemma.
1. What major should you choose in high school?
If you choose social studies, you generally cannot choose a major in the exact sciences (engineering, medicine, etc.). If you choose science, you can probably choose a major related to social studies and, of course, one related to science. Are you starting to be able to choose between the two?
2. Should you follow your parents’ advice?
One of the dilemmas faced by prospective students when choosing a study program is the many suggestions from their parents and siblings. Just because your parents majored in A, your older sibling majored in A, you then follow them too. “Dare to take a stand, dare to be different!” The mistake many parents make today is that they are too forceful. Ask your friends, how many of them were told by their parents to study medicine? So think differently!
3. Are your interests and talents not the deciding factors? Do you like calculations and financial calculations?
Perhaps you have the potential to become a banker, so choose accounting! Do you like something else? Maybe you can decide for yourself what major to take.
4. Do you enjoy tinkering with computers?
Computer science graduates don’t just become computer technicians, open minded guys! They are application developers, they are innovators. Consider choosing a major in Computer Science. This major is very popular and it looks like it will continue to be so. If you are interested in majoring in IF, try reading this Want to study Computer Science? Read this first
5. Hobbies
Be careful with this one, it can be a trap. Many people say that their hobbies are suitable for certain majors, but in the end, they don’t reach their full potential, meaning that the development of their hobbies in college only reaches 50-70%.
Be careful with this one, it can be a trap. Many people say that your hobby is suitable for that major, but the results are not optimal, meaning that the development of your hobby in college only reaches 50% to 70%. Remember that a hobby is specific. When you graduate, you may have fewer competitors, but if your skills are mediocre, you will have to look for a job. Are you still convinced that your hobby must match your chosen major? Promise yourself that you will study hard.
6. Do you have a role model? Who do you want to be like?
Is your role model Mr. Jokowi or Obama, and do you really want to be like them? Then study hard and major in political science. Do you want to be like Bill Gates, Sergey Brin, Zuckerberg, or Andrew Darwis (Kaskus)? Then major in computer science. Remember that thousands of other people are also majoring in the same field as you. They will be your competitors. That’s why you need to have a role model or someone whose footsteps you want to follow. This will give you motivation that far exceeds that of most people. Don’t have a role model? No problem, just reread the points above and below.
7. Don’t be afraid if it’s not a good fit.
Life is about making choices; it’s okay to regret, but don’t overdo it. Believe that maybe you’re destined to become an Expert in your major. That’s why you have to take it seriously, especially once you’re in your fourth semester or higher.
