How to Choose a College Major | Advice from a UCLA Grad

Last week, we discussed ways to go about choosing a college. In today's video, we're going to address the big question of *picking a major*!!

The biggest consideration here is finding a balance between what you enjoy and practical career fields that you can apply your major to post-grad. In my personal experience, I entered college unsure of what I eventually wanted to major in and it wasn't until sophomore year that I narrowed it down to economics. Although I note that determining a major (and minors) is a flexible process, I would keep in mind that the earlier you lay out a plan and/or switch majors, the better!

Good luck to you- college is such an exciting time!

For the rest of April I'll be posting college-related guidance videos, so stay connected and let me know if there's anything you'd like to see. Don't forget to leave a comment below about what you're majoring in or deciding between!

Love,
Ally

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[donkunyung]

I'm watching because people ask me this so often, and I never really know what to tell them. Solid content!

[ss-kwkk]

I’m scared that my major and career will be the fun ones make no money

[sfj_toph]

I'm a senior in high school and i'm supposed to apply for college soon and i'm stuck because there are so many things I want to do! I want to study chemistry/environmental science/energy engineering and do some form of economics as well as chinese studies. Global studies also sounds very interesting as you said! There are too many things i want to do and i don't want to lock down or commit to just one career my whole life! I'm stuck! I want my career to involve creativity but I don't want to study any kind of art :(

[pearlhay]

love the way you format your videos, straight to the point but creative!

[ellahaelee]

Ally you’re so adorable 🥰 & this is so useful!

[jacqueline]

Why don’t you have more fans? I’ve found your tips and quality is way better than popular youtubers’

[AlilishSuki]

Deciding my m, major and don't know what I want to do. I've taken a lot of classes, but don't love anything

[LifeWithVinceLuu]

Came here from the Asian Hustle Network thread; subbed! Wish this video was out when I started college a decade ago! haha!

[kimdelaguizon]

Thanks for the tips, i am your subscriber now gorgeous!

[eskorupski]

I have 3 majors I'm considering and I plan on getting a masters so I can do psychological/medical research.

[lola-ldrp]

I wish we had us system where you choose your major later I don't even know if I like mine

[hasankaiser]

Hey, where do you find these introductory classes from?

[pklnttj]

is economics a lucrative field? what kind of jobs can u get wit an econ degree?

[sweetnsour]

Hi! I am interested in UCLA. What was the application process like, and what do they require? Google results can be complicated, lol. Better to hear it from an actual student.

[heberrecinos]

hi, still researching the different majors and what not at UCLA. Ive been accepted to UCLA with the business economics major. Do you mind going into more depth of the difference between business economics and just economics ? Thank you

[kathy]

Is it bad to major in english as a pre law major? Or if wanting to become an english teacher, isn't english necessary and a good path if you know for certain what job you are looking for straight after school?

[story]

I am stuck between Finance and Computer science
I like both but don't know what to choose. Please help

[davidhunt]

What should I take if I want to go into forensics

[jasveersinghmatharu]

I really dont know which major should I pick I like biology and to a lesser extent chemistry! But I like drawing so I am thing about Architecture or Interior design!? And I like business because I like Maths as well! Idk what major should I pick!? I'm a Senior at High School! Please help me out!!!

[nyshanilanjan]

I have always wanted to do a music, theatre / film kind of majors hard to choose but whenever I mention this to anyone they say I would be wasting my parents money, time and won't get anywhere with that degree.. I thought of doing english major but it's just not me...