The current admission season is already underway. Although this year, there were a few hiatuses and challenges due to the pandemic situation, we were able to find a way out. Because whatever happens, learning shouldn’t stop. Especially when it comes to students moving from high school to degree college.
This transition is one of the most important, yet the toughest one for students. The decisions that these youngsters would take at this stage, go a long way in determining how their future will shape. And if you haven’t already made your mind, then it can be even tougher. Moreover, it gets even difficult when you are already confused and unable to make a decision and every person around you starts offering a myriad of suggestions.
During this period, you would speak to numerous people for guidance, including your seniors, parents, teachers, etc. But the one whom you should be speaking to first and foremost is ‘YOU’. Therefore, we have compiled a guide to help you realise your potential and interests and then choose the most suitable University program that would match up to your aspirations. Read on.
Your Interests
Your interests are one of the most important parts of choosing an appropriate University program for you. If you don’t like what you are studying, you will be miserable. Moreover, you won’t be able to learn much from it as well score well in the exams. So it is essential that you are actually interested in what you are studying. And, you should be able to visualize yourself using at least some of the skills you are learning in the workplace. You must also have a specific career goal. For example, if you want to be an engineer, you have to get an engineering degree. If you want to be a medical researcher, you must go to a degree in science.
Earning Potential
You should also consider future income potential when you think about how to pick an appropriate program. Especially if having a high salary is important to you, you need to be accurate about your interests. For the reason that professions like teaching, human resource typically pay less initially. But as you grow in your profession and acquire the necessary acumen, the sky is the limit. On the other hand, courses like engineering and some management specializations tend to offer handsome compensation.
Future Developments
With technological, economic, administrative and a variety of developments happening across all sectors, you must assess the growth scope of the area of you are looking to make a career into. This will help you determine whether a certain sector is expected to grow as you wish your career should. Eventually, this will help you decide which program to enrol for as your graduate degree program.
Look Around & Explore
Your coursework and subjects at high school can also help you investigate about the subjects and departments of your interest. You will also have the opportunities to explore through open lectures and events if you live near any colleges or universities. A lot of those specifically host events for prospective students. Nowadays, various online sessions are also available on such topics. Go and attend anything that seems interesting, but remember to keep an open mind.
Look Over the Internet
There’s an endless world out there on the web. And it can surely help you find and choose the right degree program for you. in fact, a simple search can provide numerous results. But make sure not to get further entangled into it. You ask for the help of a senior and they can guide you in searching the right results on the internet.
Talk to People
Talking to people you know who have careers you are interested in is a great way to figure out what you should study. It can also help to learn how they made to where they are now. This is specifically important because many people make switches throughout their careers until they reach their desired goal/profession.
Still Confused
If you still find it difficult to choose an appropriate University program you can seek guidance from the counsellors and professors at the Institute for Advanced Research – University, Gandhinagar.
Admissions for the current academic session at IAR are ongoing through online and offline counselling. Click Here to register for counselling session or connect with us on – Call: 079-30514 163 / 202 / 106 | WhatsApp/Mobile: +91-72777 70757 | Email: admissions@iar.ac.in.
