Struggling to choose a course? So did many of us.
While many people already have a general idea of the field they want to enter, selecting the right course from the large selection of options available can still be a hard decision.
Withdrawal of students in the first year is usually because they are unhappy with their chosen course. Considering that every course and every university is different, and that students have their individual preferences, here are some things you should consider when choosing the right course:
Your strengths and goals
Spend some time to reflect on your interests and skills. By doing this, you are in a better position to figure out what courses will suit you.
Take a career Assessment
We recommend that your take a career/vocational assessment that will guide you on your personality type, individual strengths, abilities, interests, skills, and qualities (People succeed best by pursuing careers that are in line with their natural abilities)
While many people already have a general idea of the field they want to enter, selecting the right course from the large selection of options available can still be a hard decision.
Lafayette Resources provides a Career Assessment tool that will guide you in understanding your personality and your strengths.
You can start by choosing a field that you are interested in, and from there, think of a course that will match your skills, values and personality type. For example, if you are an Enterprising personality type, courses on offer include Business Administration, Communication, Computer Science, General Management, commerce, Entrepreneurship & Venture Management, Marketing & Sales, Public Administration and many more.
Research.
Create a list of courses to explore and research each course. You can source information on the internet, through online programs and prospectuses offered by the different universities or schools, or even through your family and friends.
Take the time to visit college websites to explore not only the subjects included in your course but also to find out the content of each module per subject.
Career opportunities.
There is little point in doing a course unless it sets you up for a successful and fulfilling career. If changing your career path is the reason for studying, it is crucial that you take into consideration the kind of career you wish to pursue from the point of selecting your preferred course of study.
Take the time to visit college websites to explore not only the subjects included in your course but also to find out the content of each module per subject.
