Matching Purdue Majors to Your Interests

Are you:
Can you:
Do you like to:
You are:
  • Practical
  • Athletic
  • Straightforward
  • Mechanically Inclined
  • A Nature Lover
  • Curious about Physical World
  • Fix Electric Things
  • Solve Mechanical Problems
  • Pitch a Tent
  • Plant a Garden
  • Operate Tools & Machinery
  • Tinker with Machines
  • Work Outdoors
  • Be Physically Active
  • Use Your Hands
  • Build Things

REALISTIC

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  • Inquisitive
  • Analytical
  • Scientific
  • Observant
  • Precise
  • Think Abstractly
  • Solve Math Problems
  • Understand Physics Theories
  • Do Complex Calculations
  • Use a Microscope
  • Interpret Formulas
  • Explore Ideas
  • Use Computers
  • Work Independently
  • Perform Lab Experiments
  • Read Scientific or Technical Magazines
  • Analyze Data

INVESTIGATIVE

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  • Creative
  • Intuitive
  • Imaginative
  • Innovative
  • An Individualist
  • Sketch, Draw, Paint
  • Play a Musical Instrument
  • Write Stories, Poetry, Music
  • Design Fashions or Interiors
  • Attend Concerts, Theaters, & Art Exhibits
  • Read Fiction, Plays, Poetry
  • Work on Crafts
  • Take Photographs
  • Express Yourself Creatively

ARTISTIC

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  • Friendly
  • Helpful
  • Idealistic
  • Outgoing
  • Understanding
  • Teach/Train Others
  • Express Yourself Clearly
  • Lead a Group Discussion
  • Mediate Disputes
  • Plan and Supervise an Activity
  • Cooperate Well with Others
  • Work in Groups
  • Help People with Problems
  • Participate in Meetings
  • Do Volunteer Service
  • Work with Young People
  • Plan Team Sports

SOCIAL

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  • Self Confident
  • Assertive
  • Sociable
  • Persuasive
  • Enthusiastic
  • Energetic
  • Initiate Projects
  • Convince People To Do Things Your Way
  • Sell Things
  • Give Talks or Speeches
  • Organize Activities and Events
  • Lead a Group
  • Make Decisions Affecting Others
  • Be Elected To An Office
  • Win A Leadership or Sales Award
  • Start Your Own Service or Business
  • Participate In A Political Campaign
  • Meet Important People

ENTERPRISING

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  • Well Organized
  • Accurate
  • Numerically Inclined
  • Methodical
  • Conscientious
  • Efficient
 
  • Work Well Within a System
  • Do a Lot of Paperwork in a Short Time
  • Keep Accurate Records
  • Use a Computer Terminal
  • Write Effective Business Letters
  • Follow Clearly Defined Procedures
  • Use Data Processing Equipment
  • Work with Numbers
  • Type or Take Shorthand
  • Be Responsible for Details
 

CONVENTIONAL

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