Introvert-Friendly Majors & Colleges?

Yo folks! As an introvert, I do best when I'm working alone or in small group settings. What majors (and colleges offering them) would you suggest would play to my strengths? Any advice would be helpful.

Hello! There are plenty of introvert-friendly paths in college that you may want to consider, which play to the strengths of focus, introspection, and individual work.

For starters, you might enjoy majoring in something like Computer Science or other IT-related fields. Much of the work in these areas can be self-directed and involves problem-solving, which can be a good fit for an introvert. Schools like MIT, Stanford, and UC Berkeley have excellent programs in these fields.

Math or Physics could also be a good choice. These fields often welcome introverted individuals as they require in-depth analyzing and working individually. Your university choices could be Caltech or Princeton, which are well-known for these majors.

Perhaps you might also consider the arts or creative writing where your individual creative process is paramount, and collaboration is often less emphasized. Colleges with strong programs in these areas include Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) for arts and University of Iowa for creative writing.

Library Science is another field you may want to explore. It's not very common as an undergraduate degree, but University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offers an undergraduate degree in Information Sciences which could pave way to a Master's in Library Science.

Just keep in mind that no matter what you study, there will be times when you need to work in groups or public settings. It's all about finding places where your comfort with solo work is seen as a strength, and where you can push yourself when necessary.

And remember, you're not alone. Many introverts thrive in college and beyond. It's all about finding the right fit for you!