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My College Future

Welcome, future college student! Let’s find your major match!

It’s kinda like 21 Questions — with a twist.

In our version, you won’t ask us questions to try to guess what we’re thinking.

We’ll ask you the questions so you can learn more about yourself as you prepare to go to college.

(They’re quick questions, we promise. It should only take about 5 minutes.)

One quick question before we start.

Are you interested in getting more help from us, your friends at NNU, on your college journey? If so, let us know how to get in touch with you! Completely optional.

In high school, which class did you like more?

What would you rather do for fun in your free time?

In your future career, what would you rather do?

All done!

Analyzing your responses now … results are on the way.

Before you take a look, we want you to know a couple of things.

The results will tell you something.

Was it hard to choose on some of those questions? We know! It can be helpful to discover what you prioritize when you have to choose. One is just a little more important to you.

But they won’t tell you everything.

Although you will have to make some either/or choices in college, that’s often not the case. You can say “yes” to exploring several amazing opportunities!

Analyzing Answers...

Based on your responses, you would probably enjoy college courses in . That’s a great place to start when you’re thinking about a college major!

You may also enjoy studying .

You should consider how your courses and other activities help prepare you for a career (in) . You have enough interest in this that it’s worth exploring!

You would also enjoy .

You should consider how your courses and other activities help prepare you for a career (in) . You have enough interest in this that it’s worth exploring!

Don’t feel like you need to lock into this career path, though. You should also consider fields of study related to .

Thank you for playing our little My College Future game!

We hope this is helpful as you think about your future college experience.

Studying Math will give you the skills you need to enter into today’s technology-driven workforce. You'll study theoretical concepts and ways to apply mathematics practically, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving. These are skills you could use in a variety of future careers! You could become a business analyst, statistician, software engineer, web developer, project manager, systems administrator, educator, or any field that values your knack for numbers and logic.
English studies will prepare you to think critically, research effectively and write convincingly—essential traits for clear communication. You'll also explore some of the most profound and beautiful writing in the world. These literary works will introduce you to the ideas and values vital to self-discovery, and encourage you to empathize with persons from an array of times and cultures. A background in English opens the door to working in many fields such as communication, politics, education and business.
Of course, Science can mean many different fields of study in college. Biology is the study of life in all its forms. Chemistry is the study of matter and its transformations. Physics delves into what we know about how the universe behaves. Computer science focuses on technology. Environmental science is the study of the Earth's processes and conservation of our natural resources. These are just a few examples of what you could study to help you prepare for a wide variety of career paths.
In college, Social Studies isn't just one class, it's a variety of programs that focus on different aspects of society. Your interest in people groups could translate into helping people find access to resources to improve their lives, such as in social work. You may want to study counseling to help people better understand themselves and one another, or criminal justice to help people through our often complex legal systems. Many interesting options lie ahead for great Social Studies students like you!
Foreign Language studies at the college level go beyond the foundations of language learning. You'll have new opportunities to practice speaking conversationally in real-world settings. Here in the U.S., the most popular foreign language program offered is Spanish, which is by far the most common non-English language spoken here. Fluency, or a high level of comfort speaking a foreign language, can be very useful in your personal life and future career!
You'll have many exciting programs to choose from in the Arts! Some might not have been an option in high school, like commercial music production, digital media, and performance studies that give you an understanding of creative industries. Other programs simply build on your high school experience to challenge you at a higher level, like studio art and music studies. You'll gain skills and experiences that will be useful to you no matter what type of career in the Arts you choose to pursue.
If you liked Physical Education, you'll love entering a field of study that goes way beyond "gym class." From studies in health and wellness to human (or animal) biology and kinesiology, the study of human movement and physical therapies, college courses will give you a deeper understanding of how the body works. You might choose to apply this knowledge in a variety of ways, like working toward a future career in education, healthcare, sports management, veterinary medicine, and many more!
Whatever you've studied in Technology, prepare to be blown away by tech-focused college programs! Engineering is a great example of a field of study with modern technology at its center. Your focus could be on electrical or mechanical engineering, computers, or theoretical physics, the study of future technologies. Or, you could focus on tech in an industry, such as agriculture. Or civil engineering, which is how whole communities are built. But really, no matter what you study in college, technology will play an important role.
When you think of Sports in college, the first thing that comes to mind is probably intercollegiate sports. Organizations like the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) offer opportunities to compete against other schools in your Division and Conference. Some student-athletes are interested in a future career in sports, but athletics—including "just-for-fun" intramural athletics—offers many other benefits, like gaining team-building, time management and leadership skills.
The Performing Arts include singing, dancing, acting, playing a musical instrument, or any other form of artistic expression before an audience, whether live or recorded. College will offer exciting opportunities to hone your craft or try something new, to experiment and discover more about who you are along the way. This is a great way to develop your communication skills and build confidence as you explore the fascinating cultural contexts of the works you perform.
Brain Games can include just about anything that challenges the mind in a fun and engaging way. You might join a chess club to build your strategic thinking skills and simply enjoy the game with other chess enthusiasts. Or, if you're more interested in video games, you might consider joining a Minecraft club to explore world-building, resource development and problem-solving. Student groups like these may not feel "academic," but they sharpen valuable mental abilities just the same!
Your interest in Philosophy could translate well into opportunities to challenge your thinking and come up with creative solutions to real problems. One of the most popular college groups for philosophers is the SGA (Student Government Association). It's a great outlet for asking fundamental "why" questions in an effort to improve the campus experience. You might also consider other groups that promote big-picture thinking and debate, such as a psychology or social justice club.
Whether or not you're taking classes in the Creative Arts, college offers many opportunities to hone your artistic talents. You could join an art club to create sketches, paintings, sculptures and all kinds of visual media alongside other artists. If you're more into the written word, you can explore ways to apply your skills in a creative writing group or a more career-oriented club that focuses on marketing, politics, culture and other areas.
Multicultural Experiences abound in college. Exposing you to more of the world is part of what higher education is all about! You may find that many of your classmates are from other parts of the country you've never been to, and even from other countries. The best way to broaden your horizons is to join an international club. You'll learn about other cultures and perhaps help students from other countries better understand life in the U.S. You may find it's just as rewarding to explain your culture as it is to learn about others!
College will offer many fun ways to explore Technology, whether or not you're getting class credit for it. Maybe you're just interested enough in computers that you want to tinker with them or learn the basics of programming, and you could do that in a computer club. Or, if you're fascinated by other types of machines, such as robotics, you could attend a few on-campus chapter meetings of the ASME (mechanical engineering), IEEE (electrical engineering), and similar groups - some specifically for women.
Many student-led clubs organize Outdoor Adventures to explore the beauty of the area on and off-campus. Want to go hiking through the mountains? Biking down winding trails? Go kayaking down the river? You could always grab a couple of friends to go with, but a great way to make new ones is to join a club that organizes group trips! It's more than great exercise. Participating in group activities like this is how many college students start to build a supportive network that will enrich their lives and careers long after graduation.
A career in the Performing Arts could mean much more than practicing your art on stage or in front of a camera. Those skills are in demand, but so is an understanding of how the industry works. You could have a fulfilling career as an actor, singer, dancer or other performer, but you could also make a living as a composer, writer, director, producer, set or costume designer, talent manager or any number of roles that support performers. Whatever you might want to do now, there's so much more to explore!
If you dream of Starting a Business, you're already an entrepreneur in spirit. With the knowledge you need to understand the steps to bringing a new product or service into the marketplace and encouragement from those who have done it before, you'll soon be an entrepreneur for real! It starts with courses in subjects like business management, marketing and accounting. Your passion will take you the rest of the way to creating something new and useful to your target market!
The idea of Teaching seems to feel rewarding to you. It's a career path that can be nothing short of life-changing for you and your students! What you'll need to decide in college is who and what you might want to teach. Elementary, secondary (middle to high school), or college students? Maybe specialize in teaching students with disabilities? What subject area? You might also consider opportunities in education outside of teaching, such as working as a school principal, superintendent, or other administrative position.
Engineering is a broad field covering many different career paths. You might become a civil engineer with a focus on designing community structures like roads and bridges. As an aerospace engineer, your focus would be on aircraft and spacecraft. You could also be a software engineer, or a biomedical engineer creating healthcare technology, or an environmental engineer, solving problems that threaten our natural environment. In other words, you'll work on solving big problems that could benefit all of us!
You could go in many different career directions with a knack for Communication. Mastering the power of language could lead to a career in marketing, journalism, politics or law. You can also use those skills—like writing, speaking and presenting—in all kinds of roles. They would serve you in business as well as nonprofit work or ministry. Whatever you do as a professional communicator, you'll be responsible for articulating messages to an audience in a way that's clear, accurate, and compelling. If that sounds like you, go for it!
Within the Helping Professions, there are many ways you can follow your heart to serve people in need. You might support clients as a mental health counselor, or become a social worker to help people access education, jobs, housing, childcare and other resources. You might also be drawn to advocacy, the work of convincing legislators and other influential people to make changes that benefit the people and communities you serve. Sometimes, this work is with a faith-based organization that considers it ministry.
Health & Science is a huge industry with plenty of career options. As a healthcare worker, you could be a physician, nurse, dentist, veterinarian or other primary provider, or work with patients in a supportive role. Health-related science opens up a whole other set of options. You could work in a lab as a biomedical researcher, helping to run drug trials, studying the effects of diet and exercise, analyzing tissue samples and much more. You can do a lot with a strong understanding of sciences like biology, chemistry and/or environmental science.
In Christian Ministry, as a career, you'll be taking on leadership roles to serve people as you spread the teachings of Jesus Christ. You could be on the pastoral staff of a church, with the responsibility to preach, teach, provide counseling and serve in other ways. Or, you could serve as a missionary, providing humanitarian aid and promoting social justice on behalf of a Christian organization. If you're a Christian who wants to go beyond practicing the faith into making a career of Christian leadership, this could be the path for you.