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Exploration Stages
Below are some common stages of exploration that students identify with. It is important to remember that these are generalized stages and everybody's journey is unique. For the best guidance make sure to meet with your advisor one-on-one to determine the best individualized plan for you.
What stage is most relevant to where you currently are?:
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 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 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 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 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.