The Current Most Popular College Courses in the Philippines

During certain points in the school year, it’s not surprising to see masses of seniors trooping to various university campuses for the purpose of taking their entrance exams.  After all, that’s a major step in being able to attend the college of their choice.

Picking a college to attend is only half of the decision, though.  The other half involves choosing an actual course to pursue.  With the myriad of choices available, how does one narrow things down to a more manageable list?

One strategy is to find out what most college courses people are into these days.  Don’t sweat it, as we’ve compiled a helpful little list for you.  Here they are, in no particular order.

Service for Humankind

There’s something inside all of us that longs to be cared for, so it should come as no surprise that both nursing and care giving are on the list.  The thing to note here is that while the demand for nurses is great, the supply is just as great, so you may find that it’s not as much in demand since its initial boom some time ago.

The field of education is something that never goes out of style.  There will always be a need for good teachers to help instruct tomorrow’s leaders.  There’s also a special branch of education—aptly named SPED—that caters to children with special needs.  Take note that this is still in demand, particularly abroad.

Since everyone needs to eat, many people have decided to specialize in either a Culinary Arts degree or a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management.

Other Alternatives

If you’re into computers, systems and technology, you want to consider going into I.T.  With the tech-savvy of this generation and the prospect of good pay, quite a few of my friends have chosen the field for their career paths.

Thing is, the reality of the current global economic crisis may have affected the lucrative nature of the I.T. field.  Some people have adjusted their sights and have opted to switch to computer engineering instead.

While certain folks have opted to pursue technology, others have decided to go back to this country’s agricultural roots.  The Philippines is rich in terms of natural resources, and there are those who’ve found it to be a good college course—and a good profession as well.

If traveling is your thing, you may wish to consider Human Resources Management.  The need for HRM-trained (or HRIM, depending on where you take it) individuals appears to be on the rise again, especially abroad.  A word of warning, though:  some have claimed that it has turned into a bit of a pseudo-culinary course, so be wary.

It’s All Up to You

Hopefully, I’ve gotten the gears in your mind turning.  Now that you have a more manageable list to refer to, your next order of business is to reconcile your needs and wants with what the world needs and wants.

We’ll talk a little bit more about that in another article, though.  For now, keep in mind that this list will only applicable for so long.  The world and its preferences are constantly changing, and consequently, its most popular courses will change along with it.

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