The Extent of Orientation towards Future Majors for Students of King Faisal University in Saudi Arabia and the Factors Affecting Selection

Abstract

The study aimed to know the effect of the environment surrounding the student on his decision to choose the university major after completing the high school stage, as the most important influencing factors that the study focused on were the school, the family, and the community. The study sample was from students of King Faisal University, Applied College, Abqaiq Branch. As the sample number reached 250 students from all majors
The results also showed: - There is a strong relationship between the school and the choice of major due to the students ’influence with their colleagues and the pursuit of matching them in the same major. The relationship of the surrounding societal environment has also appeared to affect students ’choice of majors, as many depend on the hope of obtaining a job after graduation that is appropriate for the social level. Many respondents also see that the specialization they chose is required in the labor market and that it guarantees getting a job. The study also recommended the necessity of conducting awareness programs on social media and holding public workshops or seminars at the end of each year that clarify the needs of the labor market and the importance and role of each specialization in order to achieve balance in choosing the disciplines, whether technical or administrative. The school should play this role before university to familiarize students before graduation with the importance of each major so that students can gather information and think before making a decision.