Listen to a conversation between the student and his academic advisor. I\'ve taken basic courses so far, ones that are required, plus a couple of electives. But I\'m still not sure what my major course of study should be, and I\'m getting kind of anxious, Professor Miller. Okay, take a deep breath. You don\'t need to declare a major until your third year. I guess it\'s just that practically everyone I know has already declared a major. I understand, but you don\'t have to do what your peers are doing Of the courses you\'ve taken so far. What\'s your favorite? I loved my intro to visual arts course, but my best grades are always in math. Maybe I should focus on both art and math. You know, declare a double major. I don\'t know. Art and math are wildly different subjects. Which one are you more passionate about? Honestly, I\'ve always loved drawing. I\'ve been making greeting cards since I was little. It was kind of a hobby, but both my parents are accountants, and they make a pretty good living. Have you ever taken a self assessment, Joseph? You answer questions about your interests, self perception, what you\'re good at, etc. We have a pretty good self assessment in the career office. It was designed by faculty in our psychology department and published in a major psychological journal. It\'s used around the country now. You can go online and schedule a time to take it. Okay, but to be honest, I feel like my true calling is visual art. I\'m good with numbers, and my parents really want me to take over their accounting firm someday and make lots of money, but I\'m not thrilled with the idea of being an accountant. It\'s natural to draw a direct line between your major and your future career, but it\'s important to realize that what you major in doesn\'t lock you into anything. In fact, a survey done a few years ago found that only 27% of college graduates had jobs related to their major. You\'ve got to be kidding me. It\'s true. I always advise students to follow their passions and interests. Your undergraduate years will be more enjoyable if you study something you love. Interesting, but I have another question. Would it be possible to finish my degree in three years rather than four? It depends. Each major has different course requirements, some more demanding than others. How about this? After you take the self assessment, let\'s talk again.