Choosing the right major can be intimidating for many students, and their experiences in their chosen majors can often lead to mixed feelings.
I personally have had second thoughts about staying with my journalism major.
There are a few mainstream sports broadcasting programs. It’s a competitive field to get into, I must be extremely liked and knowledgeable to get into one.
When I first started writing articles, I didn’t know what I was getting myself into while everyone around me seemed to know.
I second-guessed and told myself that if I truly wanted to be a journalist, I must learn and work hard.
And that’s exactly what I’m doing.
Fresno City College staff and students also share their thoughts on how their academic choices have shaped their careers.
-Kinesiology: A Path with Pros and Cons
Kinesiology offers a rewarding career for those interested in sports and fitness but what kind of feelings have our coaches felt about their major?
Women’s head basketball coach Alex Fletcher, who majored in kinesiology, values his choice but wonders if a tech field like computer science might have been lucrative in the long term.
“I did kinesiology because now I’m a basketball coach so that was helpful, but I think in today’s world maybe doing something with computer science would have been smart so you can be rich,” Fletcher said.
For a coach, I do believe there is a level of desire to want to coach. Coaching is not for the weak. One must know the sport and have some experience in it.
Men’s head basketball coach Rob Haynes wished he had discovered his passion for kinesiology sooner.
He was in his early 30s when he realized he wanted to coach. Though he had wished to figure it out when he was about 15 years old, he is still grateful to be a coach.
“I don’t regret it because I figured out I wanted to do it later on. I wish I was your age,” Haynes said.
I highly doubt that anyone truly knows what they want to do at the ripe age of 18. And if they do, props to them.
It is not easy and the journey may be hard, but with dedication and desire, anything is possible.
-The Demands of Nursing
When it comes to becoming a nurse, sure it offers a high salary and job security, but it also comes with challenges like long hours and emotional stress.
Jennah Silvas, a nursing major at FCC, acknowledges the difficulties but is committed to her choice.
“I honestly don’t regret it because my whole family is in the medical field, so I’m just following in their footsteps. I’m prepared for all that,” Silvas said.
She says that good time management and focusing on studies are necessary for success in nursing.
To anyone who is a nursing student, may God be by your side. Personally, one math class is hard enough for my general education requirements.
-Broad Horizons: Psychology, Business, and Communication
Majors like psychology, business and communication can lead all kinds of career paths.
Senior specialist of the First Year College Experience at FCC John Loera, reflects on his psychology degree, noting its value in his current role.
“I changed my major a lot. My major when I graduated from Fresno City College was psychology, and I do not regret it even though I don’t really use it all that much,” Loera said.
He finds that his degree helps him better understand and interact with others in his job.
Selecting a major is a personal choice that can affect one’s career and satisfaction.
While some may have regrets or reconsider their decisions, many find that their academic experiences bring unexpected benefits and opportunities.
Have you ever second guessed your career or major choice?
