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THE BATTALION
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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
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tE BATTALION factor. Smith said he would not steer some- whether or not they would
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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
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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
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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.
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helping to find resources,’’ Milbum
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different things and I know that I a
right major now'." Wiese said.
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