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Do your ECs have to relate to your Major?

Hey, I'd love it if you helped answer my question :)

So I'm an incoming sophomore and still very much unsure of what I want to major in. I had been leaning towards STEM but recently I feel like it's not something I would be happy doing permanently. The reason I had been leaning towards STEM had only been because of my ECs and classes; half of them are STEM related.

I have enrolled in AP Physics, Honors Math Analysis, and AP Comp-Sci Principles, while planning to enroll in AP CompSci and AP Calc BC as an upperclassmen. I am also in Rocketry Club and Robotics (along with some other non-STEM related ones). I may or may not drop Robotics as I don't really enjoy it.

However, it isn't the engineering or math that I enjoy from these clubs, it's the professional aspect of them, such as the planning, managing, and teamwork. From the classes I enrolled in, I took them because none of the other options my school provided interested me in the slightest, and I am already sort of familiar with CS and Physics.

This leads me to believe that I would thrive more in a corporate environment, and a business major seems like something I would thoroughly enjoy. I feel a minor in CS is the deepest I'd want to studying it in college. Is that okay or should I just keep pursuing STEM? Should I shift my ECs or is it okay that my focus subject is different than my intended major?

I'd love anyone's insight, it'd be a huge help. Thanks.

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@jasonstat11 months ago [edited]

Following up on this post although by profession I am one of the best london expert copywriters. But right now thinking to pursue STEM.

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Hi Zaynuh! I think that it is okay that your current extracurriculars do not fit exactly with your chosen major. It would be beneficial if you did add some more extracurriculars that relate to your intended major and if you want to drop one, then you can. I find myself in a similar situation so I have done quite a bit of research. I would recommend that you do some research. Also, maybe if you attend some info sessions for colleges you can ask your question.

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