How to Choose a Major When You Have Too Many Interests 

I couldnt decide between Arts, Chemistry and Linguistics. Went for Engineering 😂

I'm having trouble deciding whether to be a computer engineer or be Superman. So frustrating to choose from.

I'm pursuing Computer Science, but I recently got into Astronomy which has led to an interest in Physics which led to an interest in Aerospace Engineering, and an increased interest in Computer Engineering.

You're smiling more and look more relaxed and personable. You're getting better at your videos mate, great content. Please never stop making videos, you are an invaluble resource for STEM majors.

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This is the most annoying feeling, GOD. One day I feel very passionate about engineering, math and physics and then the other day I'm thinking about history and research, maybe writing books on interesting historic topics. And then a wake up, and my brain goes " why not do political science, hey international relations are cool, you know a foreign language this should be good".

This is my biggest problem in life... i have avoided college because I love every subject... People always say to ''do what you love'', but I love everything. I study History, Anthropology, Science, Engineering, Sociology, Politics, Economics, Law, I just read about every single subject and I have been building a personal library since I was young, filled with everything from Ancient History to Philosophy to Occult and Theology, all the way to Quantum theory and Finance and technology... I have absolutely no hope of going to college because I know that whatever I study, I will want to study something else within a few months or a year. I wish I could just have every degree. I wish I could just study everything How do people just do one thing, I will never understand that.

Well, the thing is once we know what learning, studying, understanding and implementing is, we tend to like many subjects. Same thing has happened to me. I have understood and learned high school Maths, physics, computer science, physical chemistry, biology so vividly that I feel like I can get to any subject and not feel disappointed later. But for lazy students like me, biology and chemistry seems a bit daunting as it involves memorization(there are concepts but still not like computer science and physics) than imagination and understanding. So, Physics and computer science appeal to me more. So at last I am majoring in CS and doing minor in physics. Guys, learn to appreciate the beauty of maths. That's what the most important factor to learn physical sciences.

My problem is that really nothing “interests” me or stands out against the rest, but I’m definitely a great student. I feel like I’d just be moderately satisfied with half the majors out there 😂 ugh

I wish I'd seen this 2 years ago. It may have saved me a lot of worrying.

I couldnt decide between Arts, Physics and Philosofy. Went for Economics 😂

I really want to be everything. I am very interested in politics but also space and physics and medicine. I'd love to be a psychologist or an architect or a writer too. Very difficult to choose but I settled for biomedical engineering because it keeps the most doors open and it's also easy to find a good job

I got a bachelor's degree in fine art and then went back a few years later for a bachelor's in math. I wish it didn't cost me so damn much but I love learning and bridging the two subjects.

I've been watching your videos for almost a year now and I just now subscribed. Your videos have helped me and I'm excited for that physics vs engineering video and the physics major video

One of the best channels ever man. Love you bro.

I can't say that there is any specific subject that I'm most interested, I love learning new things about everything. I enjoy almost everything I do. I need to choose which Major is the best for me in a year, and deciding this will be toughest decision I will ever do.

Go to community college. It saves money and 2 years for skills you gained. For example, associate degree in mechanical engineering , then bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or computer engineering or electrical engineering or automation engineering. Some people dropped out of their bachelor's degree because of its difficulty or disinterested. Money wasted. Take your time with your career goals.

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I have way to many interests in high-school my dream careers were being a video game environment artist and a cinematographer. After graduating I looked into both industries and saw how horribly people are treated especially in the game industry and now i want nothing to do with either but i still very much enjoy those things. Nowadays im into mechatronics, aerospace engineering, Lidar, web development, cooking, and baking. Its hard to just pick one and stick with it lol.

Thank you for making these videos. Someone finally understands me!

Any majors for renaissance men, like Sherlock knowing a little of everything

Very informative. Videos are getting better in terms of quality with every upload. The visuals are on point. Keep it up man!

Some of these points are obviously very specific to America but it actually was surprisingly helpful for me as a German as well 🙃

Really waiting for that video!!

This is a good process for helping determine your college major. Begin by using the process of elimination. Look at a list of the majors. Mark off the majors you know 100% that you do not want to major in. Afterwards, you will have a much shorter list of options. When I did this, I only had one left and that is what I majored in.

Thank you for this video!! I'm applying for a chemistry degree after sooo many years of indecisiveness (plus one gap year after withdrawing my computer science application) + it's looking more and more like I'm going in the right direction

Be like Elon, study what you're most intrested in and dominate in that field then use money generated to dominate all the fields you like. Just choose a field with the highest job opportunities and while you are studying read a lot on the topics that intrest you. Im a EE major with specialty in rf and telecommunications but I also am studying economics and quantitative finance as well as the fundementals of business practices on my own. I'm currently teaching myself how to do an economic analysis and portfolio management using stats and some special calculus tricks from stochastic calculus. I'm doing this because I want to one day own my own business and go as high as I can. Bill gates once said that in his 20s he never took a day off, so I decided to get a head start and from the day I graduated hs at 18 I never took one off. And now I am doing something as a hobby that economics students loose sleep over. I'm starting to notice a heirarchy in the world of the quantitative sciences and careers in general.

This was the exact question I want to ask

I wish there are people like you but with focus on social humanities majors

This video is the most helpful for me ! Thank -you bro👊

Dude i love your channel. This video was uplifting. I’m a bit like that myself... interested in physics, math, CS

THANK YOU MAJOTPREP, VERY COOL

This moment when you struggle finding at least two interests..

You've earned my respect Sir. I have subscribed btw.

Your channel is a big help to society my friend

Ngl your educational videos are some of the best ones I've seen

Definitely consider talking about the Applied/Engineering Physics major. It's not as common as other engineering majors, but it's a nice mix between physics and engineering.

Thanks for everything!

This was really helpful, thanks!

Starting college in 2 months and still don't know what I want to do. This video sure help a lot though :)

This video helps me a lot. Thank you so much 😊

Amazing video mate

great job I will share with family and friends

I can't wait to surround myself with people like you at my university tbh. Hanging out with people who are motivated and have goals in mind will make it easier to find and pursue a major that I enjoy. I really appreciate your videos, thank you. Quick question if you don't mind me asking: are you working right now? If so what are you doing?

The most helpful video i’ve ever listen to to choose my major as a ME 🙏♥️

I loved the video very helpful

So I have the same problem. I was very interested in either perusing an engineering, business, or arts degree. Eventually I went for chemical engineering and got accepted. I’m currently in the middle of my second year and I’m realizing that this isn’t the right path for me so I’m trying to switch to finance. Sometimes the best way to learn about where you truly belong is to go through it. Yeah it’s gonna cost more money, time, blood, and sweat but for me it’s the only way I see that would get me somewhere. Wish me luck and I wish you all luck as well. Life is never meant to be easy.

You are amazing!

Thank you for this video T_T.

Tbh I’d just flip a coin

You are a godsend

Woah that’s cool. I got into engineering from building quads in my garage. I mean that’s different cuz it became a hobby like 8th grade with model aircraft and it evolved into fpv naturally but like it is how I ended up choosing my major as an EE and I do LOVE my major specific courses even if I don’t love my CC classes for my school

Yeah I am in between Marchent Navy and mechanical. Earlier I was really excited and hooked for MN. Few years ago I was into medicine, genetics engineering and coding. Now it's only these 2.

thank you bro you really helped me

dude, i was thinking this same question just yesterday and next thing you do is post a video on this. are you reading my mind???

perfect advice

Me, a junior realizing how time is flying and I'll be a senior in no time and all my life I thought I wanted art but then I'm questioning life and it's 5 am and I'm scared

Man i love your videos they are very helpful Can you please do a video about Metallurgical engineering

If you don't know what you want to major in for college, you could always start undecided and take a variety of entry level classes for areas you might be interested in to figure out what you want to do. All the better if you start at a community college which is cheaper. Then the classes that aren't in the field of the major you ultimately choose can be used for your gen ed and elective credits.

I worked as a lawyer first, now I'm studying Software Engineering. :) I think if you save up enough money you can do 2 degrees, or you do online courses /online university.😊

I'm struggle to choose between Physics Major or Engineering, I'd love to take a place in physics researches and I love to make some cool stuff with technology as well

there's only a few months left before I can decide what course to take. Since I was young, I really loved engineering and being a scientist. As I grow up, I also wanted to be a chef and a nurse. Last year our class got involved in earth science and geology piqued my interest. I began narrowing down what I really like and then arrived to the point I am stuck between being a radiologist and a geologist. My father asked me why I wanted to take geology. "It is because I wanted to satisfy my curiosity." He replied that I should be more practical. I know he wanted to have a big amount of money but money is not what I am after and since the cause why I wanted to be an engineer, scientist, nurse or radiology, is because I love science and the activities that let you investigate since then. I even thought of studying forensics but I just don't really have a feeling for it. The reason I chose geology over radiology is I can interact with my hobbies I like and it is where I really get fun. I also wanted to stop a year and get a part time job so I can save up for college

Nice video m8

Great video as usual. Could you please make a video on things engineers can do that physicists can't? I don't think the answer is very obvious except for chemical and maybe civil engineering.

Thank you for all of your hardwork, can you do one for actuarial science ? thank you

The best channel ever.

Thanks. Im going back to school asap after i recover from my TSW

Last year I had this exact problem. I was going into med school if I couldn't decide. But I had a feeling there was something better. My passions are literally everything, and really can be summarised as giving myself a challenge. I enjoy math, all fields of science, English, philosophy and law, music, art, dance, economics and business, and sports. As a result, I wanted a job that would include majority of those, but I realise now that is unrealistic. Instead I have come to the conclusion that I should create my own job instead of choose one, and so I plan to start a business. However, I want my business to be a pioneer for neural engineering or a similar field. This will not only include my love for biology(especially the brain), but also mathematics, physics and chemistry required for mechatronics, engineering and development, art for design, as well as everything required for developing a business. I don't expect to start it right away and plan to use my degrees to work a decent paying job in order to start my business in a financial position.

*dude, as a 20 yr old who is more into STEM than the Medical/Arts/Culinary(?) etc fields, I found this video so helpful! I like science a lot, but not coding. So otherwise I'd do programming or computer science but I despise what little intro I've had to Phython and Cadd. But I do like flying drones and planes, so I'm also pursuing pilot and my youtube/business/film goals too. You say a good problem to have is having many interests', but I feel like that's not true...? Either way, you spoke very well and this video was really helpful .Thank you!!* :)

I would like to work on aerodynamics of racecars or dod planes or civil engineering (watermanagement) but building military ships also seems fun

Can you make more videos on things for like a pre-dentistry route in college ?

Stuck between medicine and fashion I dropped my biology because I felt I was to dumb for the discussions in my class it’s only my first year but I think about this everyday

I am glad to know that I am not the only one who is having this trouble. Right now I am in Grade 11 and I am stressing out because I do not know exactly what I want to do for the rest of my life and my parents keep yelling at me about it. I am interested in nearly every subject, I am planning to take a victory lap so that I can cover most of the courses I am interested in (I spent hours trying to narrow it down just to that point). I have been trying to look at it based on what I would actually want to do for a living vs. what I am interested in. I like both the sciences and the arts, but for a job I would go into the sciences. As well, it is my favourite subject. However, it turns out that science encompasses a large array of topics. So far I like physics and engineering the most, but the problem is that I do not think I am smart enough to do that. I like business, law, some aspects of biology & medical science, biochemistry, and chemistry.

Very realistic video, offering a real concrete solution. I want to add some supportive words: To choose something means to abandon some other things. This is the physical rule, it is better' you accept it before it gets too late... People who has physical intuotion achive to accept this reality and doesnt fight with the facts that he wouldnt change, by no way.. Every one of us try to maximize the opportunity cost. But dont try to be perfectionist until you find exactly your ULTIMATE END GOAL(Zach names it sth like this). Again there is nothing something like perfect choice. Trial and error, elasticity, again this physical/engineering attitude will help you, if you have these you will understand what İ mean.. And recognize that every genius like Einstein, or current geniusses like Terry Tao says that I am weak in algebra and topology! Can you imagine that Mozart of Math Tao accept his weakness in some subfields of Math! And again another current pyhsicist advises to strengthen the strongest part of you! Because by trying anxiously hard, you at most become normal or good in some fields; but recognize that there is already naturally gifted strong guy there and stands on that "good" point by doin almost nothing. And if he tries some hard, he gets all the way up! Be honest to yourself. All the thing is not just about your "interests"(they may come from the psychological roots like desire to be like genius etc.); try to catch the common point between your interests and skills/abilities!

Thank you bro

I'm a freshman majoring in EE. But I'm also interested in Finance and Law. I've heard it would be easier to switch from engineering into one of those later than vis versa, but I'd rather set out on the path I want starting now.

I’m going into electrical engineering. I would love to work in aerospace, automotive, power, healthcare, but in the electrical engineering necessary sectors. My favorite part of EE is the fact that an invisible force combined with tangible materials alongside code is allowing these machines to work as intended. It’s truly beautiful and fascinating. I’m so excited!!!!

Thank you

I’ve been obsessed with tensors, manifolds and more specifically general relativity since my freshmen year in highschool and I am now going into my sophomore year of college. Managed to take BC calc and calc 3 in highschool and ask my ib physics teacher pretty cool questions about relativity, quantum field theory and maxwells equations. I’d stare at these insane equations hoping I would one day understand them and everyday I inch my way there. At the beginning of my senior year I looked at the integral and differential forms of maxwells equations and had no idea what they meant. In May of my senior year I realized maxwells equations were just vector calculus, surface integral and line integral equations I learned in calc 3 and it was a quite wowing moment realizing how mathy physics really is. My first year of college I took intro linear algebra, differential equations(ODES, systems of ODES, Laplace, Fourier solutions), physics(mechanics with intro to thermo first semester and intro e and m and intro waves and optics second semester)and a stats class which the first half was an intro to graph theory and the second half was combination , permutations and rook polynomials . Next semester I’m taking complex analysis and partial differential and every year I.T just amazes how math changes your view of the world as you learn more. And I.T seems to me at this point at least that all the new math I do learn is some form of the math I’ve learned before either changed slightly or on steroids.keep making new videos they inspire me!

For me it's a choice between more mathematical/scientific major (civil engineer or architecture) or a more artistic career (illustration or animation) there isn't an easy middle between the two

Yeeey physics is coming up! Thanks man

I think this could be answered by suggesting on people to imagine what do they want to be in the future. Once they imagine and have a picture of that in their head the imagination and elimination would be so easy.

I want to major in biochemistry since I love seeing scientists mixing compounds to create something new (chemical reactions), this is my interest. However, I get discouraged from declaring it since most physical sciences usually requires a PhD just to get a decent job. P.s I'm a college freshman

how do you think about engineering career in southeast asia, considering i'm there :)

This is the best video I've seen on this topic although, it's a little bit late I've chosen my major.

You’re so helpfull

Great video. On a side note, the number of typos in the comments in wrinkling my brain.

Thank you for this video! I just wanted to do a careers in emerging industries/technologies. I watched the Science and Technology of Tomorrow videos which gave me an idea for what potential careers to work for. Would reading most of these books you suggested (like the Physics of the Future - Michio Kaku) would refine with my decisions better?

I wish that these videos had existed when I was in college.

I am interested in physics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or astronomy. I dont know anymore!!!

... Not first, I cry

Can't decide whether to take architecture, civil engineering, accountancy or culinary.I do see myself as an architect, designing buildings, etc. I can sometimes see myself working as an engineer in different cites. I also see myself as a chef someday. But I don't know why I don't see myself going to college and study even one of those three. For the Accountancy on the other hand, I do see myself taking that course, also because of my relatives who are an accountant, cpa, BUT I can't see my future where I work as an accountant or any job related to it. By next year I will be a college student, I should decide soon, and I badly need advice :

What is your opinion of Geomatics Engineering? I currently work in a Civil Engineering and Land Surveying company so I was considering majoring in either Civil or Geomatics but Geomatics might not be broad enough like you said in your video.

Just for me so that I can process info/pay attention. 1:19 - You can list 10 career paths, and you can possibly find a few that leads to the direction of all of them. 1:30 - A lot of entry level jobs say requirements in 3-4 majors write down many career goals (careers, job positions, projects) as I can. narrow to top 5, then pick top 3 (main focus). Tailor eduction to point in direction of those. Other 5 as side or college minor.

I’ve always been interested in technology, computers and design. I love creating videos, websites, apps and designing things. I also love architecture and languages. But I feel like I’m not sure I want to be an architect because of the long hours and how long it takes to become licensed. I would have to really be immersed into it to go for it. Another interest is the environment and animals. I’ve volunteered and worked with animals and love to be outdoors. I want to be able to conserve the plants , animals and habitats we have still. I love art and music but I’ve decided that’s more a hobby of mine that I wouldn’t want it to be a job.

I want to be an actuary. I can't decide between EE, CS, Chemistry or Stats with a concentration in actuarial or data science. HELP!

Can you make a video of what math is required for Geoscience and business majors also classes needed

Great video! I also recommend trying a lot of things at High School. I took part to Physics and to Chemistry Olympiads this year and I found out that I am more interested in practical use of Science. Anyway I don't know what to choose between Electronics and Chemical Engineering. I'm Italian and I would like to move to Asia. What do you recommend studying?