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TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL WALK-ON/12TH MAN Informational Meeting DATE: Monday, September 3^ 2001 TIME: 3:45 PM WHERE: TheiAuditorium - West Side of Kyle Field 1, * MANDATORY ATTENDANCE * MOST BE ENROLLED IN 12 HOURS AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY COLLEGE STATION t w * MUST HAVE STARTED COLLEGE NO EARLIER THAN THE FALL OF ‘99 Part-Time Jobs Available We currently have challenging part-time positions available for customer support, inventory, hardware support and programming. We consider all types of majors and provide complete training, so don't miss this opportunity to visit UCS the MSC to see if you're the person we're looking for. Monday (8/27) - Friday (8/31) 138 MSC This is a great opportunity to talk with some of our employees, fill out some paperwork, or just make an appointment to speak with us at a later date. We will have free snacks and beverages The rooms in the MSC can be reached by going to the hotel information desk in the MSC. We will be there between 9am and 4pm and we look forward to talking to you! I UCS 595-2609 www. universalcompu tersys. co m UCS hires non-tobacco users only E.O.E. 10% Off ENTIRE PURCHASE AND FREE BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS! WHOLESALE Health & Sports Mutrition EAS, MuscleTech, Ergopharm, NOW Biotest, Twin Lab, Optimum & ADVOCARE Personal Training in a private setting with Martha Anhalt AFAA, ISCA, CPR 1705 Texas Avenue - (979) 696-3474 (in Culpepper Plaza next to the Bagel Station) Mon-Fri: 10am-7pm - Sat: 10am-4pm With this Ad. Expires 10/31/01 Page 4B THE BATTALION Wednesday, August li: esday — , - - Students may have trouble deciding on majors, HI change majors several times in college^ nn am/-, influence one’s choice of major. Smith said. undecided on a major bee [SSA SOROLA-BILANO While abilities and skills are an important experience in the occupnl tE BATTALION factor. Smith said he would not steer some- whether or not they would v some The fourth time is a charm. At least that is what Summer Wiese, a junior environmental design major, thinks, because this year marks the fourth time Wiese has changed majors. Entering A&M as a civil engineering major. Wiese later decided it was not the right major for her. Wiese then entered general studies and later business administration but was not sat isfied with those majors either. ‘i didn't like business; it just wasn’t inter esting." Wiese said. While fulfilling her visual and performing arts credit, Wiese took an environmental design class and realized she wanted to be an environmental design major. Wiese did some research about the major by talking to advisors and professors about career opportunities and is now happy with her major. Many students who are unsure of a major enter the general studies program. There, they can complete 60 hours before commit ting to a major. Sean Smith, advisor in the general aca demics program, helps students figure out what majors interest them. Smith said students should think about what type of lifestyle they want to live when deciding on a major. “I think that in order to find a major, it is sometimes easier to first decide on the big picture or the future in order to help focus on the smaller picture or the pres ent." Smith said. For those who are undecided. Smith rec ommends experiencing different majors through elective classes. “That way. once you decide on a major, those courses will more than likely count for your newly chosen major." Smith said. The economy and job trends also can influence one's choice of major. Smith said. While abilities and skills are an important factor. Smith said he would not steer some one away from a particular major because of perceived capabilities. “1 do, on the other hand, try and convey some of the difficulties they may encounter.” Smith said. Alone with the general academics advi- I think that in order to find a major, it is sometimes easier to first decide on the big picture or the future in order to help focus on the smaller picture ■ M or the present. — Sean Smith General Academics Adviser sors. there are career advisors with Student Counseling Services (SCS) who can hefp in the process. Michele White Amerson. career services coordinator for SCS. helps students identify what their interests, skills and life goals are in what is called an interest inventory. “We then take that information and see what majors are compatible," Amerson said. Amerson also suggests conducting infor mational interviews w ith someone in a field they are interested in. During the interview, the student should ask about the person what they do in a typical day and what their major was in college. Internships also can help students w ho are undecided on a major because they, experience in the occupation mII whether or not they would like to career. Amerson said. SCS also offers workshops to interests and possible careers. “Career Quest," “Choosing a Maj What You Are” and “Career Ex] Group” are a few workshops offered during the semester. Online resources also are avail the Bureau of Labor Statistics ha The Occupational Outlook Handl The Website offers details about careers such as job demand and salary, as well as what majors are for those industries. . Another service offered through the Academic and Educator (ACE) Program i> til students in different majors. Betty Milbum. associate director seling at SCS, said ACE is a volJ gram designed to aid in the process ing of a major. ACE volunteers can help students resources offered by SCS and talk t about what they need to consider deciding. Milbum said the volunteers 1 information about their own major “We try to recruit a variety of m they can give a student's pers Milbum said. ACE volunteers also make ref advisors and specific department' dents can get more information about ent majors. “ACE volunteers are most In helping to find resources,’’ Milbum Even though Wiese found c majors frustrating at times, overall 4 it has been a gwxl experience. “I think it has been good for me toe' different things and I know that I a right major now'." Wiese said. e I would like of Texas’ pr< you may kne lose to my t from there n m a former sti H Spirit at wort :1 personal anc ■||e say the 1 undoubtedly opportunity Texas f\tti involved, exp r our mindsc And re met the catalyst success. 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