The most popular major for first-year college students isn't business management or English literature. In fact, you won't find it in any course catalog. It's "undecided." While some students enter college with a clear idea of what they want to study, a great many more do not. Even those who start out thinking they know are likely to switch majors at least once before graduation.
So if your student is undecided, don't worry. Usually colleges don't require a declaration of major until the end of sophomore year. However, you and your student may find these steps useful as the process unfolds.
First Step: Self-Assessment
Self- assessment is a critical first step to academic and career success. Exploring questions such as "Which subjects and activities do I really love?" and "What are the classes where I get the best grades?" will help your student see connections, recognize strengths and zero in on special skills.
There are a number of good self-assessment tools available on the web, including this ranked list from Quintessential Careers. (Read the write-ups carefully. Some charge a fee.)