College decisions often get the largest amount of attention in the month of May, but choosing the right major can be just as important, if not more so, for seniors.

Some seniors have been thinking about a certain career since before they can remember, some have picked in the last year, and others will begin at their chosen university undecided. Some choose based on their favorite classes at NDB, while some decide on what they believe is the most stable career path. 

“I originally wanted to major in political science because that’s a good major to go to law school with, but then I realized I didn’t want to just be set up for law school,” explained senior Emma Nilstoft. “I wanted the ability to do something else with it, maybe. So that’s why I switched to sociology.”

Nilstoft will attend Baylor University with a major in sociology next fall. Like Nilstoft, many make practical decisions regarding which majors will give them the most opportunities after college. 

“I’m going to major in electrical engineering,” Catherine McGuire said. “I wanted a major with a lot of career opportunities right out of college.”

There are only so many opportunities offered in high school, and it is impossible for students to be exposed to the many possible majors and career paths available. For this reason, some NDB seniors have decided to begin college with an undecided major. 

“I am going to the University of Oregon and my major is undeclared. I am interested in two very different topics, which is something in the health field or something artistic, which is why I’m going undeclared so that I can look at both things,” said Hayley Stuart. “I am looking forward to branching out and trying things that I wouldn’t usually do.”

While Stuart plans to explore her interests and passions in college, other students make their major choice based on what classes they enjoyed at NDB. 

“I am attending University of Hawaii, Manoa next year and my major is kinesiology, health and exercise science,” explained Kaila Acbay. “I always knew I wanted to help people, but I don’t think I was really cut out to be a nurse or a doctor. So I joined our Foundations of Sports Medicine class my senior year, and I fell in love with anatomy.”