Question

school: university of tampa
read the case and then answer the questions that follow.
it took brittany m. harder three weeks to realize she had chosen the wrong major. she moved from marine biology to accounting, and then added a second major, sociology. she never regretted her decision to change majors, especially because sociology became her lifes passion. \i love sociology,\ she says, \because it brought together my passion for research, diversity and community engagement.\
for harder, realizing your passion is a key part of the educational experience. she tells current students not to worry about \practicality\ in a major, \since the most practical thing you can do is find something you are interested in and a field that you would show up every day excited to be in.\
finding something that excites and motivates you isnt always easy, though, especially when youre balancing a more - than - full - time schedule. \i was waiting for something to hit me that would show me what i was supposed to be doing,\ she recalls. \however, it wasnt until i started taking classes outside of my major at the time, talking to people, meeting other students, becoming involved on campus and in the community, and participating in a second sociology course that led to a world of difference for me.\
if youre trying to carve out time to get involved on campus, harder suggests learning how to say no: \you have to pick and choose between things others ask you to do,\ she says. \students have to be their own schedule masters.\
one thing that has helped her manage her own time is making a to - do list every day and then prioritizing that list. \crossing off one thing at a time will limit the days one feels like a hamster on a wheel,\ she says. and feeling like youre still moving forward can be the key to staying motivated and eventually succeeding.
how do harders experiences in college illustrate the importance of flexibility in determining ones major?

Explanation:

Brittany M. Harder initially chose marine biology but quickly realized it was wrong. She then switched to accounting and added sociology as a second major. Her experience shows that being flexible (not sticking rigidly to an initial choice) allowed her to find her true passion (sociology). She also emphasizes that practicality in a major isn't about a fixed initial pick but about finding something one is excited about. Her journey from one major to adding another and her positive outcome highlight the value of flexibility in major - choosing.

Answer:

Brittany Harder's experience shows flexibility in choosing a major is important. She started with marine biology, then moved to accounting and added sociology. Her realization that sociology was her passion (after exploring outside her initial major through classes, interactions, etc.) and her advice against being overly rigid about "practicality" (suggesting interest and excitement are key) illustrate that being flexible (not being tied to an initial major choice) helps students find their true academic and career path.