ADVICE FOR FRESHMEN IN COLLEGE: Avoid debt please. If you dont know what you want to study do not run through the motions cuz all your friends and family expect you to. Ppl go to college and expect to figure it out, 4yrs pass and you end up with debt and a career that sucks or with a major that is hard to find a job in. There is nothing wrong with starting at Community college. You will pay 2x-3x the price of a simple ENG 101 class at a big University. Do Gen. Eds. bare minimum at a community college. (If you have an interest go ahead, but If you have no clue at all. DON'T GO TO COLLEGE. Figure it out first) Going to college with out a more or less firm plan A, back up plan B, and the back up, back up plan C, etc. its like a blind man hoping to bump into his house. The blind man needs a guide and/or something preplanned in his mind before walking.
For a year now, i've been stuck in the fear of losing my time if i enter a program that i'll eventually not be interested in. But now, seeing that there are soo many things i want to try it would be a waste of time not even trying
Glad to hear it! Yes, definitely explore; that's the advantage of college. You don't want to commit to something when you haven't seen what's out there!
THANK YOU for this. I am a first generation college student too. Many people were born into academia and look at you funny for asking these type of basic questions (that they actually can't answer in depth 😂)
Thanx, i was not using a headphone at this exact moment but i can articulate your concern my man. It would have been really painful if i was using one.
this was so helpful. i’m a first gen asian american and my parents didn’t go to college. my dad finished high school and my mom only did middle school. i have an older sister but she went to esthetician school so it’s much different then college. no where in high school did they explain college careers and how everything works. all they had to say was that “college is more strict then high school”. i’m currently a freshman in community college majoring in business but now i don’t want to do that. with this video, i’ve realized that i want to go into digital marketing with a minor in graphic design.
If you have one year worth of college credits going in as a freshman, and are expected to graduate by 2020 (within three years), is there still room to explore different majors? I am going in as a Biology major at Drexel this fall but was wondering if I would have the luxury (as a student on a premed track) to explore majors such as anthropology or computer science that genuinely interest me haha. I know everyone says college is about exploring engaging areas and whatnot but the extra time and money spent is somewhat scary lol
Thank you for such a helpful video!! I am wondering if I could minor in something unrelated to my major and maybe go to grad school in the field of that minor?
This video was awesome👏🏽 packed with humor,insightful information, and relatable experiences thanks sm!! You have a new sub! Also I’ve changed my major 5 times but time is running out.. majoring in biology minor spanish!
I'm unsure if you could really assist me with my question, but I'd highly appreciate if you would be able to. I'm planning to major in computer science, but I'm also fascinated by AI. So can I major in Computer Science and minor in AI? Is it possible?
So let’s say that I want to major in Spanish to be a Spanish teacher and since I really like the French language but it’s a whole new language can I minor in it and still teach both Spanish and French?
I asked you with a big hope tht may be you will guide me a bit through the processes.... I will be highly obliged and grateful to you in my life.... Thank You
Hi Prerak, thank u for making this video. Do the major-minor option is only available in American Universities? I am interested in both Industrial and Mechanical engineering.
Yes, I believe this may be unique to the US, but I am not sure. Based on the experiences of my parents (from out of country), there was no such thing as a "minor" for them. Nonetheless, I am sure that you can still do a major that combines both of those interests, and perhaps that could work for you!
hi I have a question, is it possible to have a major in accounting and minor in film studies? do u think its possible to have a minor on something that is not really related to the major?
This could be a double major. Technically, a bachelor's degree in anything is the same as a major in it; so, if you have a bachelor's for BA and then another major with accounting, that may be two majors together (aka a double major!). Hope that helps!
Thanxx a lot.... nd If I get your contact on whatsapp or fb or anywhere then it would be a great help for me as I hve a lot more other things and stuffs to ask u about like....scholarships,admission process nd all....
The only video that fully explained everything. Thank you 🙃
As a person from India whose applying to American colleges, this was incredibly helpful. Thank you so much, Prerak!
ADVICE FOR FRESHMEN IN COLLEGE: Avoid debt please.
If you dont know what you want to study do not run through the motions cuz all your friends and family expect you to.
Ppl go to college and expect to figure it out, 4yrs pass and you end up with debt and a career that sucks or with a major that is hard to find a job in.
There is nothing wrong with starting at Community college. You will pay 2x-3x the price of a simple ENG 101 class at a big University. Do Gen. Eds. bare minimum at a community college.
(If you have an interest go ahead, but If you have no clue at all. DON'T GO TO COLLEGE. Figure it out first)
Going to college with out a more or less firm plan A, back up plan B, and the back up, back up plan C, etc.
its like a blind man hoping to bump into his house. The blind man needs a guide and/or something preplanned in his mind before walking.
Very detailed and informative. Good job !
For a year now, i've been stuck in the fear of losing my time if i enter a program that i'll eventually not be interested in. But now, seeing that there are soo many things i want to try it would be a waste of time not even trying
So this video helped alot in terms of seeing what i can do in university, thank you
Glad to hear it! Yes, definitely explore; that's the advantage of college. You don't want to commit to something when you haven't seen what's out there!
THANK YOU for this. I am a first generation college student too. Many people were born into academia and look at you funny for asking these type of basic questions (that they actually can't answer in depth 😂)
1:36 headphone users lower your volume!!!!!
Thanx, i was not using a headphone at this exact moment but i can articulate your concern my man. It would have been really painful if i was using one.
I thank thee
Thank you for this video. I just got admitted for the fall and it helped clear up all the rumors I've heard that were quite intimidating.
this was so helpful. i’m a first gen asian american and my parents didn’t go to college. my dad finished high school and my mom only did middle school. i have an older sister but she went to esthetician school so it’s much different then college. no where in high school did they explain college careers and how everything works. all they had to say was that “college is more strict then high school”. i’m currently a freshman in community college majoring in business but now i don’t want to do that. with this video, i’ve realized that i want to go into digital marketing with a minor in graphic design.
THANK YOU. lol I was so confused and this really helped a LOT.
Well done informative video, well done Prerak!
Thanks, I was wondering about that for along time. Thanks this is the best video showing what does major mean. Thanks
Seeing your degree made me excited!
Thank you! I’ve always been confused on what this was
love this video, great info, really informed me well on both.
Thank you for all the information!
If you have one year worth of college credits going in as a freshman, and are expected to graduate by 2020 (within three years), is there still room to explore different majors? I am going in as a Biology major at Drexel this fall but was wondering if I would have the luxury (as a student on a premed track) to explore majors such as anthropology or computer science that genuinely interest me haha. I know everyone says college is about exploring engaging areas and whatnot but the extra time and money spent is somewhat scary lol
Thank you for this video! it really cleared up a lot, extremely helpful for someone like me who's just starting college :)
Excellent video! We need more informative videos like this!
Thank you for such a helpful video!! I am wondering if I could minor in something unrelated to my major and maybe go to grad school in the field of that minor?
This video was awesome👏🏽 packed with humor,insightful information, and relatable experiences thanks sm!! You have a new sub! Also I’ve changed my major 5 times but time is running out.. majoring in biology minor spanish!
Thank you so much for the most important information
Thank you so much.This was very informative.
But wouldn't it be a waste of time if you took a year in a certain major and then you changed.? Or does all the credit hours taken get transferred
Credits are retained, but technically, you still would have to take other classes and you would have lost some time :(
I'm unsure if you could really assist me with my question, but I'd highly appreciate if you would be able to. I'm planning to major in computer science, but I'm also fascinated by AI. So can I major in Computer Science and minor in AI? Is it possible?
So let’s say that I want to major in Spanish to be a Spanish teacher and since I really like the French language but it’s a whole new language can I minor in it and still teach both Spanish and French?
I asked you with a big hope tht may be you will guide me a bit through the processes.... I will be highly obliged and grateful to you in my life.... Thank You
Yes, more than happy to help!
Hi Prerak, thank u for making this video. Do the major-minor option is only available in American Universities? I am interested in both Industrial and Mechanical engineering.
Yes, I believe this may be unique to the US, but I am not sure. Based on the experiences of my parents (from out of country), there was no such thing as a "minor" for them. Nonetheless, I am sure that you can still do a major that combines both of those interests, and perhaps that could work for you!
Do such degree available in Australia and Asian countries?
Not sure :( Out of my domain of knowledge :/ I can read up on it and get back to you!
THANK YOU FOR CLARITY
So if I get an associates degree in welding, my major is welding? And if I want to get a certificate on AutoCAD, would that be my minor?
Thanks man, the video helped a lot. Is it viable to start colledge with no declared major?
hi I have a question, is it possible to have a major in accounting and minor in film studies? do u think its possible to have a minor on something that is not really related to the major?
Yes, my son is majoring in Business Admin. and Minoring in Industrial Tech.
Great video, thanks
4 years of schooling for this paper T_T
Underwhelming, I know.. LOL
It's what the paper does for you that you worked for
Ray Atchley which sometimes is nothing
U uploaded this on my birthday..
Does the credits mean the number of classes u need to take or what?
Thanks my mind says. I should watch this video in reference yo India , so iam leaving this video kudos to your thinking anf work
Rising Juniors in high school suddenly thinking about college wya?
So the major it's like the general things and the minor the specific stuff 😅
Thank you bro🙏🏾
Why do you call it a diploma?.. Isn't it a degree?
Very helpful
I am a bit confused with the connection of bachelors degree in business administration with the major in accountancy means ?
This could be a double major. Technically, a bachelor's degree in anything is the same as a major in it; so, if you have a bachelor's for BA and then another major with accounting, that may be two majors together (aka a double major!). Hope that helps!
Major in accounting? First of all what does major mean here?
Sariya Chone watch the video again. He just explained it very thoroughly what Major means.
Thanks.
Do you do Major and Minor in college or university?
thank you soooooooo much!!!!!!
can i do a masters degree in a field i minored in?
how much did your minor cost?
Pieces Reese's it’s free where I’m from
Good
thx dude
indian man saves the day yet again
Damm to do so manny majors and minors cost money 😪
bravo. Thx bro. so helpful. Jesus lovezs you. He is The son of God. believe in him AND REPENT
Thanxx a lot.... nd If I get your contact on whatsapp or fb or anywhere then it would be a great help for me as I hve a lot more other things and stuffs to ask u about like....scholarships,admission process nd all....
very helpful