At Northgate Education, we offer taster courses to help students avoid majoring in something they’ll regret halfway through their first semester. These courses are designed for specific fields of study, giving students a glimpse into the majors they might be considering. We've created a selection of courses (with more on the way) that allow students to sample different subjects and see what it would be like to commit to them for the next four years—kind of like a "try before you buy" for college majors.
Our mentors have been there and done that; they've walked the same academic path and lived to tell the tale. They can share their wisdom, war stories, and maybe even a few inside jokes about the courses to give students a better idea of what they’re getting into. These taster courses cover the fundamentals, so students get a solid grounding in what each major entails and how it might shape their future careers.
If a student is torn between, say, business and psychology, they can take both taster courses to determine if they prefer boardrooms or behavior studies. And the best part? After successfully completing the course and assignments, they receive a certificate to add to their extracurricular profile—proving they didn’t just spend their summer playing video games or binge-watching YouTube videos. With these taster courses, students can make more informed decisions about their majors without the commitment of a full college semester. It's like test-driving a career path without having to sign a four-year lease!
