Explore, Experience, Achieve

What stage is most relevant to where you currently are?:

• I'm discovering my interests.
• I have many interests and am working to prioritize.
• I have a few main ideas and want to make sure.
• I've decided and need to meet requirements.

I'm discovering my interests.

• Think about what experiences you would like to have, what knowledge/skills you would like to have, and how would you like to utilize/contribute your experiences and knowledge/skills?
• Brainstorm your values and goals.
• Identify what you don't like, and why.
• Review the Major Exploration Guide handout. 
• Review the Major Course Descriptions to identify classes that sound interesting. 
• Meet with an Academic or Career advisor to discuss ideas and create an individualized plan.
• Take MyPlan assessments to identify interests, skills, and values. (Discuss with advisor if interested)
• Review Humboldt's Majors and Programs to explore opportunities and identify interests.
• Explore career options within major(s) of interest. 

I have many interests and am working to prioritize.

• Review the Major Exploration Guide handout.
• Review Humboldt's Majors and Programs to explore opportunities and identify interests.
• Review Humboldt Major Introductory Courses to find beginning classes in your interests.
• Complete the Possible Lives Map Worksheet to identify top interests.
• Meet with an Academic or Career advisor to discuss interests and create an individualized plan.
• Define your values and goals.
• Explore what you need to feel confident in making decisions.
• Take My Plan assessments to confirm interests, skills, and values. (Discuss with advisor if interested)

​I have a few main ideas and want to make sure.

• Review the Tips to Declare a Major with Confidence. 
• Review requirements for major(s) of interest.
• Identify career options within major of interest. 
• Research career salaries and job growth. 
• Meet with an Academic or Career advisor to discuss interests and create an individualized plan.
• Explore what you need to feel confident in making decisions.
• Use the Comparing Majors Worksheet. 

 I've decided and need to meet requirements.

• Review impaction requirements for your intended major.
• Meet with an Academic or Career advisor to discuss goals and create an individualized plan.
• Identify career options within major of interest. 
• Gain experiences related to major while completing requirements. (Volunteer, job shadow, intern, employment, informational interviews, etc.)
• Take MyPlan assessments to confirm interests, skills, and values. (Discuss with advisor if interested)
• Explore other Majors and Programs to confirm interests and fit.