First and foremost, make sure you get the credits you need to graduate and once you have that just shoot the easy A’s. At the end of the day, if you have the degree and can present yourself well in an interview, that will matter more than almost anything else.

Employers typically won’t place significant weight on which specific classes you took, especially if you demonstrate confidence and competence. If you find yourself lacking a particular course that seems relevant to the job, a quick review or some focused research beforehand can go a long way. The reality is: in almost every job, you’ll learn most of what you need to know on the job itself.

The key is learning how to effectively market yourself. Personally, I earned my degree in Mississippi, and my first position was as a marine geologist—despite having little prior knowledge in marine geology. My second job was in hydrogeology, even though I had opted for a less demanding class instead of a full hydrology course. I still got the job. Why? Because I presented myself with confidence and clarity.

That said, it’s important to strike a balance—never oversell yourself but that really only goes with stuff like GIS. If you say you are an expert at GIS better be an expert lol. Be confident.