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If you’re asking yourself, “What college program should I take?” you’re probably dealing with more than a list of programs.
Maybe you know you want to work with people, but you’re torn between health care and community services. Maybe you love making things, but you’re still figuring out whether that means design, construction, or culinary arts. Or maybe your answer to “What should I study?” is still: I have no idea.
You don’t need a five-year plan to start narrowing your options. Choosing a program starts with looking for the overlap between what interests you now, what you’d like to get better at, and where those skills could take you.
Narrow your options based on your interests and goals
Before you compare programs, think about what you already know about yourself.
Look back at the classes, projects, jobs, hobbies, or experiences you’ve really enjoyed. What were you doing? Working with your hands? Solving a problem? Creating something? Organizing people? Helping someone?
Then consider what you want to get out of the program. Maybe you have a career in mind, want to build on previous studies, or are ready for a completely different direction. Knowing what you want the program to lead to can help you focus your search and compare options that make sense for you.
Compare programs and career paths
Once you have a clearer sense of what you’re looking for, explore your options.
Already know the subject area you’re interested in or the type of credential you want to earn? George Brown Polytechnic’s Program Finder lets you filter programs by area of interest and credential type, making it easier to compare what’s available.
Still unsure where your interests could lead? Career Coach includes a career assessment quiz that can help you explore possible career paths and see which George Brown Polytechnic programs connect to them.
Get a feel for where you could be studying
Have a few promising programs on your list? See what studying at George Brown could look like. An Open House, info session, or on-campus tour gives you a chance to explore the three downtown Toronto campuses, learn more about the programs you’re considering, and ask questions before making a decision.
You can also take a virtual tour or check out George Brown’s social channels to get a closer look at the campuses and student experience from wherever you are.
Take the next step
You may not have your final answer yet, but you now have a better way to compare your options. Use Program Finder to explore George Brown programs that catch your attention and take it from there.