Even as a college student, it’s sometimes difficult to understand what certain majors actually entail – both in terms of classes and what they mean career-wise.

This semester, I took a chance of changing the latter part of my double major from Professional Writing to Economics. Here are some reasons I decided to make this switch.

Not sure what your major should be? Niche ambassador Alyssa tells you which majors match you based on your Enneagram type.

Don’t want to be a reporter? No worries, you can still major in journalism. Niche ambassador Jenna Spray shares the best career paths for journalism majors.

Interested in majoring in international relations? Here are four must-know tips from a IR student.

Trying to get into the music and entertainment scene? Know your stuff and put yourself out there.

If you cringe when someone asks your college major, it might be time to sit down, sort things out and make a plan for your future.

Get an insider’s take on the top art schools in the country when Niche ambassador Sierra Warshawsky dishes on her picks and dives into ways to make your dream art school a reality.

Our list of the top college majors, ranked by popularity. Also see our rankings of the best colleges for each major on Niche.