What should you not do as a freshman in college?

Here are a few common mistakes that college freshmen make

• Telling people your ACT or SAT score. Unless someone asks you, don’t bring up your ACT or SAT score.
• Looking at your phone while walking on campus.
• Drinking in the dorms or bragging about being drunk.
• Spending all of your time studying.

What electives should I take as a freshman in college?

Best Electives to Take in College

• Personal Finance.
• Public Speaking.
• Computer Science/Web Design/Web Development.
• English Composition Or Creative Writing.
• Physical Education.
• Art or Art History.
• Marketing.
• Foreign Language.

Can you take classes out of your major at Columbia?

Columbia College Students The purposes of the Pass/D/Fail option are to encourage students to take courses of interest to them outside of their field of specialization and to permit those who have not decided upon a major to test their talents in a particular field that may be of interest.

Can u double major at Columbia?

Yes, students are allowed to take on more than one major. Doing so, however, is likely to require additional coursework and may not be possible in four years.

Does Columbia accept based on major?

A2A. There are no majors at Columbia which will increase your odds at acceptance. You apply to one of their undergraduate schools as a whole, not to a specific major program. It is not easier to get in if you indicate your interest in an unpopular major, either.

Do you have to take classes in your first year college?

At least for some majors, you will not necessarily be required to take courses relevant to your major in your first year. In some universities, there are some majors that can be completed in just two years, leaving the first two years for taking general requirements.

When should I choose a major?

Some students are not required to choose a major until right before junior year for that reason. When doing engineering, business, or more specialized majors, you may be required to declare a major and begin taking courses in it by sophomore year. There can also be programs or majors that you apply to when you apply to the university.

Should you pick a last-minute major in college?

Don’t just pick something because you don’t want to be undecided. There is no right or wrong answer of what to do and every person who has been in this type of situation has different experiences as going into college undecided or picking a last-minute major.

What happens if you don’t choose your classes in college?

If you ended up not choosing classes that worked out for you or that you enjoyed, you may feel even more lost or confused. There are no worries though because college gives you plenty of time, help, and resources to figure this out. They also give you an advisor who you can always talk about this with.