Concerned that 18-year-olds continue to choose college majors without sufficient information?
You're not alone
Turns out, 2 in 5 Americans now regret their selected major
So why not help students make choices they won't regret?
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Major Decision Tour. A nationwide tour where colleges showcase real classes at regional venues, letting students observe college-level instruction to inform their academic and life choices.
Key Aspects Of The Major Decision Tour
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Interact with professors and current students in your fields of interest
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Compare different majors side-by-side in a single, convenient location
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Discover lesser-known majors that align with your interests and skills.
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Subject: Major Decision Tour - Events to Reduce College Major Regrets
To Be Released ON: March 2, 2027
ED Announces the Major Decision Tour
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Education (ED), announces today the creation of the Major Decision Tour.
These new showcases enable participants to truly understand the day-to-day realities of different fields of study, helping them make more informed decisions about their academic and life paths.
"This isn't just about choosing a major; it's about discovering oneself. The diversity of our colleges allows for a truly comprehensive exploration of possibilities," said the ED representative. "The breadth of participating colleges allows us to showcase paths students might never have considered. It's opening doors they didn't even know existed."
Learn more about the next showcase online.
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Questions About THE Major Decision Tour
Could these showcases lead to more confident students from day one of college? Or inspire a complete overhaul of how we introduce young people to potential career paths? Or perhaps redefine higher education's role in shaping overall well-being?
(1) “Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2021” Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, (May, 2022) https://www.federalreserve.gov/publications/files/2021-report-economic-well-being-us-households-202205.pdf#page=76.
