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The Ultimate Guide to Starting College

Student Research Foundation

General education classes, also known as “gen ed” classes, are required courses that give students a well-rounded education by exposing them to the arts, humanities, social, and natural sciences. Social Sciences: When trying to understand who we are as humans, we need to understand human behavior.

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What Statistics Tell Us About Changing College Majors

Student Research Foundation

Every student has their own reasons, but some common reasons include: The original major doesnt align with their initial expectations. Sometimes students take the required classes for their declared major and discover that it simply isnt the right fit for them. Switching majors is a big decision.