US Universities: Majors vs. Minors
As a future international student embarking on a US education, you’ll need to begin searching for a ‘major’. This is the main specialisation that you will select after you arrive, usually during your second year- in your first year you will be studying general studies. Depending on which university you go to, some give you the opportunity to take a ‘dual’ major, meaning you study two areas of focus, but still graduate with a single degree. Selecting a major is a decision based on your own academic skills, personal interests, and career goals. Many students decide to change their major, sometimes more than once. School counsellors will advice you on this process.
Studying at an American University also gives you the opportunity to take a minor subject- allowing you to widen your education.
Let us know if you have any questions about this article.
