{"id":579,"date":"2026-05-12T15:04:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niestacjonarne.uek.krakow.pl\/im-finishing-high-school-and-looking-for-a-field-of-study\/"},"modified":"2026-05-31T15:33:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T13:33:44","slug":"im-finishing-high-school-and-looking-for-a-field-of-study","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/niestacjonarne.uek.krakow.pl\/en\/im-finishing-high-school-and-looking-for-a-field-of-study\/","title":{"rendered":"I&#8217;m finishing high school and looking for a field of study."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><section data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:45\" class=\"w-full py-12 lg:py-16\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:49\" class=\"max-w-[800px] mx-auto px-6\">\n<p data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:57\" class=\"text-white font-bold m-0\">\u2190 <span style=\"color: #999999;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/niestacjonarne.uek.krakow.pl\/en\/tools\/\" style=\"color: #e4e0d8;\">Back to homepage<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<section data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:45\" class=\"w-full py-12 lg:py-16\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:49\" class=\"max-w-[800px] mx-auto px-6\">\n<h1 data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:57\" class=\"text-white font-bold m-0\">I'm finishing high school and looking for a field of study. How to choose a university program when you don't have a ready plan yet? <\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<article data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:71\" class=\"w-full py-12 lg:py-16 bg-white\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:72\" class=\"max-w-[800px] mx-auto px-6\"><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\" id=\"narzedzia\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:74\" class=\"text-[16px] leading-[1.8] text-[#333] m-0 mb-8 font-medium\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Are you finishing high school and still don't know which field of study to choose? That's normal. Many candidates start by asking: \"What is worth studying?\" However, it's better to consider what problems you want to be able to solve in a few years. Choosing a field of study doesn't have to define your entire career right away. It should provide a good start, develop your skills, and leave room for discovering your path during your studies.<\/p>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<h2 data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:82\" class=\"text-[22px] font-bold text-[#501a33] m-0 mb-4 tracking-[-0.3px]\">Don't start with a list of majors. Start with an area. <\/h2>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:87\" class=\"text-[15px] leading-[1.8] text-[#444] mb-4\">The list of majors can be overwhelming, especially if the names sound similar. That's why you shouldn't choose a single major at first. Choose an area that attracts you. Only then compare specific programs.   <\/div>\n<ul data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:93\" class=\"list-none p-0 m-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-2.5\">\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">Finance and Accounting \u2014 if you are interested in money, budgets, taxes, banking, audit, or controlling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">Analysis and Data \u2014 if you like numbers, reports, dependencies, technology, and drawing conclusions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">Management and Projects \u2014 if you are interested in organizing work, coordinating people, and solving problems in a company.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">Marketing and Communication \u2014 if you want to work with brands, clients, media, sales, or market research.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">Administration, Law, and Public Sector \u2014 if procedures, regulations, institutions, and stable career paths are important to you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">Logistics, Transport, and Quality \u2014 if you are interested in processes, deliveries, production, improvements, and organizing company operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">International Affairs \u2014 if you want to work in a global environment, with languages, trade, or relations between countries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<h2 data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:82\" class=\"text-[22px] font-bold text-[#501a33] m-0 mb-4 tracking-[-0.3px]\">Take the test: tasks, not personality traits<\/h2>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:87\" class=\"text-[15px] leading-[1.8] text-[#444] mb-4\">You don't have to define yourself as a \"science person,\" \"humanist,\" or \"creative person.\" Such labels often hinder more than they help. It's much better to check what tasks come naturally to you. This is how the Study Compass works. It doesn't assess your personality. It asks questions about preferences, situations, and types of tasks, and then shows several fields of study that might suit you.     <\/div>\n<ul data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:93\" class=\"list-none p-0 m-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-2.5\">\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">Do I prefer to analyze data or talk to people?<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">Do I like to organize information and documents?<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">Am I interested in how a company earns money and controls costs?<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">Do I prefer to devise communication, offers, and ways to reach customers?<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">Do I feel comfortable organizing tasks and meeting deadlines?<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:95\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:96\" class=\"w-1.5 h-1.5 rounded-full bg-[#914a6a] mt-[9px] flex-shrink-0\"><\/span><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:97\">Am I curious about how processes, transport, quality, or production work?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<h2 data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:82\" class=\"text-[22px] font-bold text-[#501a33] m-0 mb-4 tracking-[-0.3px]\">Part-time studies after high school \u2014 when does it make sense?<\/h2>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:87\" class=\"text-[15px] leading-[1.8] text-[#444] mb-4\">Part-time studies are a good solution if you want to enter the job market earlier or if you value greater financial independence. This is not an \"easier version\" of studies. It's a different organization of learning that requires planning, especially if you combine it with work. The biggest advantage of this model is the ability to gain experience faster. By working during the week, you can apply what you learn in classes to practice.    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<h2 data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:82\" class=\"text-[22px] font-bold text-[#501a33] m-0 mb-4 tracking-[-0.3px]\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:82\" class=\"text-[22px] font-bold text-[#501a33] m-0 mb-4 tracking-[-0.3px]\">How to compare 3 fields of study without getting lost in the details<\/h2>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:87\" class=\"text-[15px] leading-[1.8] text-[#444] mb-4\">If you have several ideas, don't read everything at once. Compare the fields of study according to five criteria. That's enough to see the differences.  <\/div>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:87\" class=\"text-[15px] leading-[1.8] text-[#444] mb-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<ol class=\"uek-counter-list\">\n<li>Who is this program for? Check if it matches your interests and way of working. <\/li>\n<li>What will you really learn here? Pay attention to specific skills and competencies. <\/li>\n<li>What career path can this program open? Think about what roles and industries you can find yourself in after graduation. <\/li>\n<li>Does this program offer various development opportunities? It's good if you can develop in different areas after graduation. <\/li>\n<li>Will the form of study be convenient for you? Consider commuting, work, time, and costs. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:103\" class=\"p-0 m-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-2.5\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:105\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<h2 data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:82\" class=\"text-[22px] font-bold text-[#501a33] m-0 mb-4 tracking-[-0.3px]\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:82\" class=\"text-[22px] font-bold text-[#501a33] m-0 mb-4 tracking-[-0.3px]\">Don't choose forever. Choose a good first step. <\/h2>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:87\" class=\"text-[15px] leading-[1.8] text-[#444] mb-4\">Choosing a major after high school often seems like a lifelong decision. In practice, careers change many times. Studies should give you a foundation: a way of thinking, tools, contacts, and competencies that can be further developed. A good decision doesn't have to be perfect. It should be conscious, well-thought-out, and based on what you genuinely want to do in the coming years.    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<h2 data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:82\" class=\"text-[22px] font-bold text-[#501a33] m-0 mb-4 tracking-[-0.3px]\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:82\" class=\"text-[22px] font-bold text-[#501a33] m-0 mb-4 tracking-[-0.3px]\">Action plan before choosing a major<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol class=\"uek-counter-list\">\n<li>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:105\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:109\">Complete the Study Compass and save 3 recommendations.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>Compare the recommended fields of study according to five criteria: who it's for, what it teaches, what it leads to, what flexibility it offers, and how much it costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:105\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:109\">Calculate the approximate cost of studies and commuting.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:105\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:109\">Check if you want to work during your studies and how much time you can realistically dedicate to learning.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:80\" class=\"mb-8\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:103\" class=\"p-0 m-0 mb-4 flex flex-col gap-2.5\">\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:105\" class=\"flex items-start gap-3 text-[14px] leading-[1.7] text-[#444]\"><span data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:109\">Only then proceed to IRK (Online Recruitment System) and choose the fields of study that truly make sense.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:118\" class=\"mt-12 pt-8 border-t border-[#e4e0d8]\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\" data-et-mv-hidden-phone=\"true\"><p data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:119\" class=\"text-[12px] font-bold uppercase tracking-[2px] text-[#914a6a] m-0 mb-4\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Your next steps<\/p>\n<div data-loc=\"client\/src\/components\/ArticlePage.tsx:122\" class=\"flex flex-wrap gap-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters1 et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/niestacjonarne.uek.krakow.pl\/en\/directional-compass\/\">Open the Specialization Compass<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/niestacjonarne.uek.krakow.pl\/en\/#kierunki\">See part-time programs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper 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