Changing college majors

Philippines
October 30, 2012 4:38am CST
Hi, I'm new here in myLot :) I'm currently a college student here in the Philippines. After several years of taking my course (electronics engineering), I don't find it interesting anymore and I plan to shift to another major next school year. Well, it's going to take me another couple of years and a lot more money but I guess it's better than being stuck with something you don't enjoy doing. Or am I just undergoing some sort of "quarter-life" crisis? Your thoughts?
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@stanley777 (9402)
• Philippines
30 Oct 12
How many years is it going to take before you graduate? i hear engineering takes 5 years.. if you are already in your 3rd year, it is better not to shift.. Are you sure you do not like the course anymore.. or just the current subjects.. Yu should really think this through and consult your family.
@Raine38 (12258)
• United States
30 Oct 12
Sme question as stanley's. Also, what course in mind do you like to shift into? Have you checked if some of your units can be credited to the new course? Maybe you just need a short break, sometimes when you feel like you're tired of something, it is mostly because it has become so monotonous and you long for some diversion. That or you are under some stress with the requirements of the course. And most importantly your financial resources, if it's enough or can sustain additional years of going to college when you shift. Try also to talk to your parents or professor or anyone whom you consider as a mentor. They can definitely give you some good insights and they can tell you if your idea is going to work or not for you since they know you better.
• Philippines
30 Oct 12
Thanks. Actually, I've been thinking about this for a year now. I've consulted my family and I'm very thankful that they're still supportive. Well, my mom has been telling me ever since I started college that my course doesn't really suit me. I was really stubborn that time. I took it because of my interest in math and programming but it's really the physics part that fries your brain. As for what I'll shift into, there are a few more options left if I want to graduate in less than 2 years. I still need to consult my professors.
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@cobalt20 (1318)
• Philippines
30 Oct 12
Really? I think you must continue your course because you have plenty of time. Its only 2 years to go and you will be graduate soon. If you risk to shift course, I would suggest commerce or Information Technology. They are the easy course. You can take some major subjects if you shift courses. The decision is yours.
• Philippines
2 Nov 12
Well, I was once a Nursing Student after three years of completing my years in Nursing I have decided to shift into Psychology. Since Nursing and Psychology are correlated I have the chance that many of the subjects that I have taken from my Nursing course were already credited and I had been shifted to third year Psychology student at that time. In your case, may be you may want to shift in the course that makes an interest for you that may some subjects can be credited to lessen the time.
@beamer88 (4259)
• Philippines
31 Oct 12
Here's another option you might also want to consider. If shifting to another course would entail a couple more years of school, and additional tuition costs, why not finish the course you have right now and take a master's degree on another course. That's what I actually did
@dream_ozn (1754)
• Singapore
30 Oct 12
After several years of take your electronics engineering? How many years is this course meant to be? I think you are still too young to be having this "quarter-life" crisis. So what are your plans now? What is the major that you are going to take when you shift to the major school next year? I really hope that you choose a course that you really like before applying for the new school. But i think it's okay because all of us would have different interest in differnt parts of our life and one part of it is to better understand what we like and what we don't. At least now you know that you are not interested in electronics engineering and can stop wasting time on it. But just out of curiosity, why did you choose to major it in the first place?
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
30 Oct 12
Welcome to our great site. We are glad to have you part. Great that you are taking a change in your schooling. At least you did this before it was to late. Good luck to you there.
@fatlex06 (895)
• Philippines
30 Oct 12
Hi there again. Welcome to mylot. Uhm. I also experienced that before when I was in second year university student, about to go on 3rd year. I was a Management Accountancy student before, I didn't really like this course even when I was in first year in college. My mom is the one who chose this for me since I was not yet decided of the course that I am going to take when I graduated from highschool. But before I go to 3rd year I really wanted to shift to Psychology because that's what I really want. But still, I opted not too because I have invested too much years from accountancy. I finished it and graduated but I didn't apply for the job that is related to what I have studied. I am an online teacher now. And next year, I am planning to go to school again. and this time, I will be studying the course that I like, not psychology anymore, but a SPED teacher. Atleast, this time, no one will command me if I should take it or not. No doubts and definitely I won't regret this because this is what I want to do. This is my time now to follow myself. I finished following what my parent's wants before.
• United States
30 Oct 12
I would see if some of your courses will transfer to another major. I would talk to your academic advisor and also a couple of your instructors to see if there is anything you can do so you can graduate sooner. I know that engineering is a five year program so you might be able to find a program that is four years. I am glad that your parents are supportive. It is important that you take courses that are important to you and that you enjoy.
@yahnee (1243)
• Philippines
30 Oct 12
This may not be the right answer to you question but I would like to advise you to take a course that only a few students take in order to have better job opportunities. How many engineers graduate every year and how many of them are able to land a good job? How many job opportunities are there for courses that thousands of students take? Many college graduates have to accept job offers where they are over qualified just so that they are able to have a job. It isn't too late to shift to another course if you are no longer happy with it. Evaluate what you want and don't be stuck with something you don't like.
@kokomo (1867)
• Philippines
30 Oct 12
Yes, you are right. You should not stick to one thing, your course to be just specific if you are really not that happy anymore with it because that is so frustrating. You should think for the best course you want to take and what really is your passion so that you will not shift again.
30 Oct 12
if your not happy with your course i suggest that you think about what you really want and then go for it but make sure you are already sure about what your taking so that you can save time,effort and money.