Interview with a College Student about Major
From College App 101 by Dr. Riley
February 14, 2026 · 17 min · Season 4 · Episode 7
About this episode
Dr. Riley interviews a college freshman about her major and experiences.
Conversations between parents and their college bound students about prospective college majors should happen throughout a student's high school experience. It is true that many college applications require applicants to declare an intended major prior to submitting an application. In this episode, Dr. Riley (from collegeapp101.com) interviews a current college freshman about her major, her path toward that major, her current experience in the major, and her professional hopes for the future....
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Riley
Guest: college freshman
Topics covered
- college majors
- college applications
- student experiences
- career aspirations
- high school conversations
Keywords
- college major
- college applications
- student interview
- higher education
- career goals
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: collegeapp101.com
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