Self
Self - noun;
1. The total, essential, or particular being of a person;
the individual; 2. The essential qualities distinguishing
one person from another; individuality; 3. One's consciousness
of one's own being or identity; the ego; 4. One's own interest,
welfare, or advantage (The American Heritage Dictionary of
the English Language, Fourth Edition, 2000, Houghton Mifflin
Company)
The self is unique to every individual. Figuring
out who you are is an important part of
the equation and is essential to the process of making effective
decisions about majors and careers. Remember, also, that the
self is constantly changing. As you continue to grow
and gain experiences, you will learn about new things and
what you consider to be important may change as time goes
by.
Self includes lots of different elements. Some of
the most important factors to consider about your self when
making decisions about majors and/or careers are:
Click on the links above for activities and questions that
will help you to understand your self and how it relates
to major and career options. Over time, keep asking
yourself the questions listed under each element so that
you will always have an understanding of who you are and
how you define your self !
What else can you do to learn more about these topics? Meetings
with a career
consultant and/or an
academic advisor can certainly help. Career consultants
have the tools to help you assess your interests, skills
and abilities, values, personality, and even your future
goals. Academic advisors can help you determine appropriate
major choices based on your understanding of your interests,
strenghts, and goals. You can then use this information
to choose majors and careers that fit in with who you are. |
