Keys to help you choose a university degree without imposition

Choosing a university degree is one of the most important decisions in a young person's life. But it is also a crucial moment for families, who often do not know to what extent they should intervene. If your child is thinking about studying International Relations, Political Science, Law, Marketing, Economics or Foreign Tradeyou are probably asking yourself questions like:
Is it a good investment, and what if you are wrong?

Peace of mind. Accompanying does not mean deciding for them, but helping them to make the best possible decision, with information and perspective.

Listening without pressure

Many young people feel a lot of pressure at this stage. As parents, the best thing we can do is to create a space for dialogue where they can talk openly about what interests them. Not everyone is clear about what they want to do, but they do have clues: subjects they like, subjects they are passionate about, skills they excel in.

Ask them:
- What do you see yourself working on?
- What kind of problems are you interested in solving?
- Do you prefer to work with people, with data, with laws, in organisations, in companies?

Such questions help to guide without conditioning.

Careers with projection and vocation

Careers such as International Relations, Political Science, Law, Marketing, Economics or Foreign Trade are part of the so-called social and legal sciences. Although sometimes not perceived as "technical", they are fundamental to understanding and transforming the world we live in.

Moreover, they have a wider professional range than it seems: from diplomacy and international cooperation, to the business world, strategic communication, public policy or entrepreneurship.

What if they are not clear?

This is normal. Many students are not sure what they want to do at the age of 17. In that case, it is important that they choose a career that allows them to discover interests and open doors. Degrees such as the ones mentioned above offer a cross-disciplinary trainingcritical thinking, languages, data analysis, teamwork... Skills that are increasingly valued by companies and organisations.

They may also consider double degreesinternational pathways or degrees that include internships from the first year. This helps them to confirm their vocation while building a competitive profile.

What to consider when choosing a university?

As a family, you can investigate together the options available:

• Is it a official university degree?

• Does it offer internships, exchanges, real contact with the professional world?

• Do you have a network of international universities or partner companies?

• Are you in a public or private university, and what is the difference in methodology or accompaniment?

The choice is not only academic, but also influenced by the environment: residence, adaptation, services, languages... Feeling good at university is key to performing well.

The future is changing: Better prepare well

We live in a global, digital and ever-changing world. Careers such as International Relations o Foreign Trade prepare young people to move in international environments. Economy y Marketing give them the tools to understand markets and make strategic decisions. Political Science y Law train them to understand the rules of the game and contribute to fairer societies.

A commitment to solid training adapted to the 21st century is a guarantee, not a fad.