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will give you an idea of what the class will include throughout the semester. It
should give you the teacher, say what type of class it is (whether lecture or
lab), and give days and times. It will also give the prereqs, which are
requirements that have to be done before that course can be taken. Many
universities only offer their catalog online to students now, so if this is the
case at your university, see if you're able to request a print version.
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of becoming stressful, overwhelming, and will become very difficult to keep up
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as you're always studying for a test or writing a paper. If you're a self-
disciplined learner, this would be a good path. Otherwise, it might be one to
be avoided and see if your other major is offered as a minor. Talk to your
college adviser before you make any final decisions.
Whether this is your first time at college or you're returning, you're going to
want to choose a major that revolves around your strengths. If your strengths
are in math, then focus on majors such as Mathematics, Accounting, or
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