21. Mellon College Of Science - Student Perspectives - Choosing A Major Bethany Lehman on choosing a major. From the time I enrolled in the seventh gradeuntil a couple months into my college career, I was sure I knew what I wanted http://www.cmu.edu/mcs/prospective/expnd/stud/bl.html

Student Perspectives Amy Kuhmichel Bethany Lehman Chris Schroeder Doug Altner Marija Wilson Life Outside of Class ... University Activities Have a question? Try these links: Visits and Applications FAQ Parents Contact Us ... Carnegie Mellon Bethany Lehman on choosing a major From the time I enrolled in the seventh grade until a couple months into my college career, I was sure I knew what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Being one of those people who cannot go outside on a clear night without taking a few minutes to appreciate the stars, I knew I wanted to become an astrophysicist. For years I read up on space facts. I even took a college astronomy class and participated in a summer research program about space. So when I left to begin my first semester at Carnegie Mellon in August 2000, my plan was to be a physics major with an astrophysics concentration. However, things did not go as smoothly as I had hoped. I realized within a few weeks of class that I didn't really enjoy my physics class. This has nothing to do with the excellent teaching staff at Carnegie Mellon - my heart just wasn't into it. I was, quite simply, just not comfortable with physics. I couldn't imagine spending the next four years, let alone the rest of my life, studying a field that was based on the subject. So in spite of my intense interest in space, I decided to switch my plans. But what would I major in now? I was stricken with panic. For the first time in years, I had lost my direction. I thoroughly enjoy playing the clarinet, and am a member of the Wind Ensemble at Carnegie Mellon. For years I have been playing competitively, but I never considered pursuing a career in music. Yet when I let my mind ponder the possibilities for the first time in several years, I realized I might enjoy being an instrumental performance major. I talked to my advisor in MCS and one of the directors of the School of Music, and took a placement test. Yet after another few weeks, I realized that music wasn't where my heart truly was, either.

22. On Choosing A Major I tried first to get into my college's limited enrollment studio art program. Butthere is a lesson to be drawn from my story choosing a major is not an http://www.college.upenn.edu/curriculum/major_choosing.html

On Choosing a Major Related Links Major Departments and Programs by Dr. David Brownlee, Professor of History of Art Choosing a major is an important decision, which will help to place you in contact with the disciplinary and interdisciplinary energy of this University and which will establish your intellectual home. It is also a difficult choice, and I won't pretend to give you definite suggestions. Like most people, I remember very well the year I chose my major. In fact, I made the decision three times. I tried first to get into my college's limited enrollment studio art program. I failed. I spent an unhappy semester as a French major (I'd only had one year of French). And then I sneaked over to the art history department, whose introductory survey I had stumbled into and which I was enjoying more than anything I had taken before. I asked the undergraduate advisor in art history if it were possible, please, for me to change my major, even at such a late date (this was December of my sophomore year!) She said I could. You can see why I hesitate to give advice. But there is a lesson to be drawn from my story: choosing a major is not an action that, by itself, will change your life. It is only one part of what should be an unceasing process of intellectual exploration. You may find yourself choosing your major several times, like I did. And even when you have settled in your major for good, you will continue to shape your education to fit your own needs. In other words, intellectual life presents an endless series of options, and fortunately, very few of the choices you will make will have irreversible consequences. Your mind can turn on a dime.

23. HSF CyberCampus Choosing A Major/Career choosing a major/Career t may sound overly simplistic but the primarygoal of attending a college or university is to get an education. http://www.hsf.net/cybercampus/collegeguide/06.html

Choosing a Major/Career t may sound overly simplistic but the primary goal of attending a college or university is to get an education. Such an education, ideally, makes the person whole and they become more attractive to prospective employers. Many schools, however, have developed into specific trade schools, creating a ready-to-hire pool of applicants for certain industries. There are many ways of achieving one's goals and many paths one can take to achieve those goals. For many, a college education is an important part of achieving such goals. Community College Community college can be an important stepping point towards a bachelor's degree. Many of this country's Hispanic leaders began their higher education training at a community college and later transferred into a four-year large research university. If you are considering entering community college with the idea of transferring to a four-year college later, you may want to investigate whether there is a special program to make this process easier. Because college students often spend their freshman and sophomores years taking required general courses, it isn't a bad idea for some students to take these courses at a community college. Some communities have created specialized programs with local community colleges. In Phoenix, Arizona and Austin, Texas, for example, the local community colleges offer an associate's degree (two-year study) program in high-tech training and techniques. Such a program prepares students for a career in the high-tech field. Entry level high-tech recruits with an associate's degree from a qualified community college can earn from $24,000-$32,000 per year with some opportunity for advancement later. For some people, this is all the higher education they need. For maximum opportunities and possibly better career advancement, however, a four-year bachelor's degree is what most employers want. The best jobs go to those with advanced (master's) degrees.

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25. Allegheny College: ACCEL - Career Services Career Development Resources. choosing a major. majors” informationalsheets are also available for the Allegheny college majors. http://www.allegheny.edu/accel/career/development/major.html

Office of Career Services Reis Hall Telephone: (814) 332-2381 E-mail: ocs@allegheny.edu FOR STUDENTS FOR EMPLOYERS FOR ALUMNI ... Career Development Resources Choosing a Major Graduate School Information Field Specific Resources Our office has a variety of career counseling tools for students at any level. Individual career counseling is offered by appointment during regular office hours. Career counselors help students clarify their values, passions and interest themes. Assessment Tools such as the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory, the Holland Self Directed Search and a card sort exercise are used to further clarify the kinds of positions and work environments that will be the best fit for students. The connection between academic work and professional possibilities are of primary focus. Our Career Resource Library offers a large number of field specific publications to allow a deeper investigation into areas of interest. [HOME] [ACADEMICS] [ADMISSIONS] [CAMPUS LIFE] ... [Search the Site]

26. Grinnell College - Academic Advising - Choosing A Major choosing a major staff is here to help you think through your choice of major. Copyright© 2001, 2002 Grinnell college, Grinnell, IA 501121690, 641-269-4000, http://www.grinnell.edu/offices/studentaffairs/acadadvising/tips/major/

Academic Advising - Choosing a Major Search Staff Getting Help Tutoring ... Learning Styles Choosing a Major Consult with alumni about their choice of major: You can read interviews with alumni compiled by the Career Development Office to give you a sense of what Grinnell graduates felt they gained from their major. (This site is searchable by major.) As a student you can register with the Alumni On-line Community to look up alumni by certain majors and contact them yourself. Grinnell graduates are generally eager to talk about their experiences at Grinnell. Talk with your adviser: Your current academic adviser, who should know you well after several semesters, can help you think through your choice. Talk with an academic advising counselor: Our staff is here to help you think through your choice of major. Just call to set up an appointment to talk! Style: Text only/Printer Low-Graphics Viewbook Academics Admission Alumni Athletics ... ITS Grinnell, IA 50112-1690

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Academic Advising - Choosing a Major Choosing a Major Consult with alumni about their choice of major: You can read interviews with alumni compiled by the Career Development Office to give you a sense of what Grinnell graduates felt they gained from their major. (This site is searchable by major.) As a student you can register with the Alumni On-line Community to look up alumni by certain majors and contact them yourself. Grinnell graduates are generally eager to talk about their experiences at Grinnell. Talk with your adviser: Your current academic adviser, who should know you well after several semesters, can help you think through your choice. Talk with an academic advising counselor: Our staff is here to help you think through your choice of major. Just call to set up an appointment to talk! News Links Staff Getting Help Tutoring Disability Services ... Learning Styles Grinnell, IA 50112-1690 Comments? Click here! Back to graphics...

28. College Of Arts & Sciences Advising choosing a major There is no one right major. to write an honors thesis in the majorduring the According to the college Bulletin, an honors thesis not only http://www.unl.edu/artsci/students/advising/prelaw_majors.html

Choosing a Major Students can choose to double major or to declare one or more minors. Again, these choices should come from the student's interest and not from an approach of trying to impress a law school. Students should also consider taking classes that will round out their education. For example, if a student is a business major, he/she should consider taking courses in the humanities or liberal arts and vice versa. Challenging courses will help to develop skills in a variety of areas. Course Suggestions for Pre-Law Students Law school admissions committees consider the level of difficulty of courses taken in undergraduate school. Third and fourth-year students should not be taking 100-level courses. They should be taking courses at the 300- and 400-level. In all departments 300- and 400-level courses require higher levels of reading, writing, and critical thinking. Students should avoid too many Pass/No Pass courses as those are difficult for admissions committees to evaluate. Additionally, students should not have a series of"W"s on their transcripts. Some schools equate that with failure. Departments often encourage students to write an honors thesis in the major during the senior year. According to the College Bulletin, an honors thesis "not only advances the level of academic distinction with which students may graduate but also may be presented to enhance application to graduate and professional schools." Talk with the academic adviser in your major to learn more about this.

29. Westmont College - Career & Life Planning some of the myths related to the choosinga-major HEAD TOGETHER I WOULD KNOW EXACTLYWHAT major TO CHOOSE 3-5 years, more than 50% of all college graduates are http://www.westmont.edu/_current_students/pages/career_planning/mythsmajor.html

Career Planning Key tasks for Each Year Assessments Especially Good Resources The 10 Hottest Transferable Skills ... Back to Career and Life Planning homepage MYTHS ABOUT CHOOSING A MAJOR For some, choosing a major is one of the most difficult decisions of their life. In part that may have to do with personality style, but it may also have to do with false notions surrounding what it really means, especially in predicting success in a career. At the top of this page are some of the myths related to the choosing-a-major process, and below that, important facts to consider when making your decision. If you have questions or are confused, counselors in the Career and Life Planning Office can help you, so don't hesitate to make an appointment. The Myths 1. IT IS PREFERABLE TO AVOID MAKING A DECISION THAN TO MAKE A "WRONG" DECISION. 2. DECISIONS ON A MAJOR ARE IRREVOCABLE AND OF LIFE AND DEATH IMPORTANCE. 3. A WRONG DECISION IS A FAILURE AND THIS IS HORRIBLE. 4. DECIDING AGAINST A CERTAIN MAJOR NOW MEANS I AM GIVING UP THAT OPTION FOREVER. 5. WHEN MAKING MY DECISION ON A MAJOR, IT IS IMPORTANT TO PLEASE THE SIGNIFICANT OTHER PEOPLE IN MY LIFE.

30. Choosing A Major choosing and Using Your major. A. SEPARATING MYTH FROM REALITY. The major MythMost college students think a corresponding academic major exists for each http://www.virginia.edu/career/handouts/choosing 1.html

About University Career Services Affiliate Websites Alumni ... Prelaw Advising Handouts Diversity Resources Credentials / Recommendations ... Opportunities for Employers Choosing and Using Your Major A. SEPARATING MYTH FROM REALITY The "Major" Myth: Most college students think a corresponding academic major exists for each specific career field, and that it's impossible to enter most career fields unless they choose that matching major for undergraduate study. This is not true! The Realities: The relationship of college majors to career fields varies. Obviously, some career choices dictate that you choose a specific undergraduate major. If you want to be a nurse, you must major in nursing. Engineers major in engineering. Architects major in architecture. There is no other way to be certified as a nurse, engineer, or architect. However, most career fields don't require a specific major, and people with specific majors don't have to use them in ways most commonly expected. Choice of a major is only one factor in determining your future job prospects and career path. Your grades, the electives you choose, and the skills you acquire through your coursework often tell employers more about what you have to offer them than does your major. Furthermore, other factors such as your energy and enthusiasm, your goals, your experiences (jobs, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, internships, externships), and your knowledge of and demonstrated interest in a career field play a large part in determining an employer's response to you.

31. MyCollegeOptions.com > College Tips Surprising facts about choosing a major. The right way to pay for college.What choice. college Tips. Surprising facts about choosing a major. http://www.mycollegeoptions.com/MCO/CollegeTips/Surprising facts about choosing

in order to access our college matching service and other features, please sign in If you do not yet have an account, you can Sign up for a free account right now. College Tips Apply yourself - Tips for getting in Ensure your success as a college freshman Five essential steps to selecting a college Maximize Your Campus Visit ... What parents should know about college choice College Tips Surprising facts about choosing a major Myth #1: Most people know their college major as high school seniors. Some people go to college knowing exactly what they want, others don't have a clue. Most typically, college students only have a vague idea about majors when they start. A major is your area of specialization. Your college curriculum will be comprised of core or general education classes, electives (anything goes courses) and your major—the department where you'll concentrate most of your credit hours. Myth #2: Your college major will dictate your career. Your major CAN determine your career choice. Or you may end up doing something completely different. (According to the U.S. Department of Labor, people change career fields two or three times in their lives.) For example, let's say you major in English. You might decide to teach high school, attend law school, write the great American novel or take a job in a large corporation—or all of the above. As a biology major you could work in a lab, conduct research, apply to graduate, medical, veterinary or dental schools or start your own computer company. Who knows? Life is flexible.

32. Success Tips - Picking A Major This is an all too familiar response for many college freshmen who are waitingfor a miraculous sign to appear to guide them in choosing their major. http://www.makingitcount.com/collegesuccess/successtips/prep_major.asp

Before You Go Getting Started Campus Life Success Tips ... Money Matters From high school to college and beyond, your path to success begins here. Picking a Major 3 Steps to Choosing a Major Major Dilemmas What Do You Do with an English Degree? When I Grow UP I Want to be a... You've applied. You've been accepted. Now you face the same question from everyone you see "So, what's your major?" Your palms begin to sweat, your knees begin to buckle and you meekly respond "undecided". This is an all too familiar response for many college freshmen who are waiting for a miraculous "sign" to appear to guide them in choosing their major. We want to give you a jump ahead of the pack in this situation. Below you will find the links to some very good major/career options web sites. These are designed for students, just like yourself, who are still trying to figure out what exactly it is that you want to do with the rest of your life. What To Consider When Choosing a Major? While looking at your strengths and interests is important, you also need to take a hard look at the job market you'll be entering upon college graduation. If one of the reasons you are attending college is to improve your position in the job market, it only makes sense that you understand that market when you choose your field of study. If your interest lies in engineering, computer science, business (practical applications - accounting, finance, etc.) or health care - you are well on your way to a great job. Graduates in these fields are in high demand by a large number of companies. They are also "technical" in nature so you'll need to make a decision to pursue one of these fields fairly early in your college career.

33. Success Tips - Picking A Major By the way, if it is not YOURS, you really need to sit down and consider some otherthings like, why are you going to college? choosing your major may require http://www.makingitcount.com/collegesuccess/successtips/desplas_charlene.asp

Before You Go Getting Started Campus Life Success Tips ... Money Matters From high school to college and beyond, your path to success begins here. When I Grow Up, I Want To Be A “Follow your heart” is sound advice when choosing your major By Charlene Desplas For some, the choice of a major is easy. Some people have known almost since the cradle what they wanted to be or do. And many people choose the college they attend based on the programs offered in a specific field. For others, it can be a real problem. The pressure is there to “declare” a major, from parents, friends, and even the college. I personally have changed majors about four times. Along the way, I’ve taken many classes that interest me, but finally found the one area that is my passion - French. And since I found my passion, I haven’t changed my path. I discovered my passion when I took an elective course several semesters ago. The professor in the course knew his topic well, spoke with enthusiasm and gave me much to think about. Since that first basic course, I’ve gone on to take more advanced courses and even traveled abroad in an effort to immerse myself in my chosen major. I think choosing a major involves asking oneself several questions. For example; What do you want to do when you graduate? What are your interests? Is your major your choice or someone else’s? By the way, if it is not YOURS, you really need to sit down and consider some other things like, why are you going to college? Choosing your major may require you to do some real soul-searching and being VERY honest with yourself and with your family or loved ones. Family can be one of the toughest obstacles when choosing a major. Families usually want what they think is best for an individual, and sometimes they need gentle reminding that each of us needs to make our own choices.

34. Choosing A Major-Introduction major Minor List. choosing A major Workshop. Get info you need! Subscribe tocollege Updates, an email news service of the college of Letters and Science to http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/choosingmajor/intro.html

University Of California, Berkeley Choosing a Major Introduction Defining "Major" Declaring A Major Tips and Goal Setting Myths About Majors ... "Choosing A Major" Workshop Get info you need! Subscribe to College Updates , an email news service of the College of Letters and Science to get the latest news, deadlines, and updates. Subscribe Unsubscribe Introduction The Value of a Liberal Arts Education The College of Letters and Science, through more than sixty majors, offers you a wide variety of ways to view the world; to analyze facts, situations, and ideas; to draw conclusions based on different points of view; to find new ways to solve problems; to spark new interests and unsuspected talents; and to acquire the tools and skills necessary for articulate thinking and judgment. This liberal education aims to nurture your abilities to marshal evidence, organize ideas, think logically, and present conclusions clearly and persuasively, all of which matter in every walk of life. Define what is a major, describing how to prepare for and declare it by the end of your second year Familiarize you with majors offered at UC Berkeley Explore some of the obstacles and myths that interfere with making a commitment to a major (and career direction) Introduce you to the related resources on the web and on campus that can help you come to a decision Help you set personal goals related to your choice of major and develop an action plan to achieve them Defining Major This page was last updated on Wednesday, August 14, 2002

35. Choosing A Major-Choosing A Major Workshop college of Letters Science, choosing a major Workshop. The college ofLetters Science invites you to attend a choosing a major workshop. http://ls-advise.berkeley.edu/workshop/cam/choosemajor.html

University Of California, Berkeley Choosing a Major Introduction Defining Major Declaring Major Tips and Goal Setting ... Myths About Major Choosing Major Workshop Get info you need! Subscribe to College Updates , an email news service of the College of Letters and Science to get the latest news, deadlines, and updates. Subscribe Unsubscribe A complete copy of the is now available for download as a PDF file. You'll never have to make important decisions without this valuable document again! Choosing a Major Workshop Do you need help choosing a major? Talk to a College Adviser Meet with your colleagues Get the tools you need for choosing a major Learn about the myths of major and career When: Monday, August 19 1:00 - 3:00 pm Tuesday, August 20 3:00 - 4:30 pm Wednesday, August 21 1:00 - 3:00 pm Thurday, August 22 1:00 - 3:00 pm Where: Campbell Hall . No registration is required. This page was last updated on Wednesday, August 7, 2002 Academic advising questions to KpasaLnS@socrates.berkeley.edu Comments about this site to web@ls-advise.berkeley.edu

36. Wheaton College: Academic Advising: Choosing Your Major choosing YOUR major. Advisors Policy major Support OffCampus Research Home Last updated on 5/23 page to the Advising Staff or contact Wheaton college http://www.wheatonma.edu/Academic/Advising/Major/Choosing.html

Advisors Policy Major Support ... Home CHOOSING YOUR MAJOR 1) Start with yourself - What do you know about yourself? More than you think. What subjects do you like? Dislike? In what subjects do you do well? Not so well? What kind of people do you like? Not like? What kind of work do you like? Not like? 2) Find an area of study you enjoy. Follow your passions. Employment will follow. 3) Take an interest inventory. For example, in the Filene Center you can use SIGI+, a computerized tool to help you identify possible academic fields. 4) Pursue a major that coincides with activities you enjoy. Extracurricular activities provide a clue about your interests. Juniors who have not yet declared are, for the most part, just dragging their heels on the paperwork. If you are a junior and have no major, we advise you that you cannot graduate without a major and will experience untold headaches when you return in the Fall, if you have declared no major! Advisors Policy Major Support ... Home Last updated on 5/23/00 Send questions about this page to the Advising Staff or contact Wheaton College

37. Canisius College - Academics -- Choosing A Major Many students prefer to wait a few semesters before making that decision.In fact, it can be exciting to start college with an undeclared major! http://www.canisius.edu/academics/choosing_major.asp

Quicklinks About Buffalo Blackboard Bookstore Financial Aid GriffMail Jesuit Tradition Library Support Canisius Undecided about a major? Don’t worry if you haven’t chosen a major by the time you enroll at Canisius. Many students prefer to wait a few semesters before making that decision. In fact, it can be exciting to start college with an undeclared major! As a liberal arts college, Canisius gives you a chance to explore fields of study you may not have considered before. Our core curriculum covers a variety of subjects to give you a chance to adapt to college life and get your feet wet without getting left behind. Sometimes this experience inspires students to major in two different fields, strengthening their preparation for their chosen professions. Even if you are undecided about a major, you will be assigned an academic advisor who can help answer your questions and work with you on deciding a path that meets your needs and interests. Every Canisius student is assigned an academic advisor who assists in course selection, major prerequisites and the selection of internship opportunities. Advisors take an active role in preparing students for life after college. Home About Canisius Search Ask Us ... Site Requirements ©2001 Canisius College LiquidMatrix

38. Bryn Mawr College ~ Dean's Office A student choosing to double major must obtain prior approval from both Is the proposedmajor appropriate within the context of a liberal arts college? http://www.brynmawr.edu/deans/majors.html

for Prospective Students for Parents ... Faculty/Staff Quick Jump HOME Administration Academic Experience Admissions Calendar of Events Campus Life Campus Tour Computing Services Contacting Bryn Mawr Graduate Studies Library Services News Resources/Annual Fund SEARCH Bryn Mawr Web for Prospective Students for Parents for Students for Alumnae for Faculty/Staff home Administration Dean's Office Dean's Office (home) Academic Procedures Honor Code Registration Extensions Transferring Credits to Bryn Mawr College ... The Bryn Mawr Standard of Work: Summary Choosing a Major Choosing a Major How to Declare a Major Cross Majoring Concentrations/Minors ... Accessibility Services Choosing a Major Before pre-registration in the spring of her sophomore year, each student is expected to choose a major subject. Then, in consultation with the departmental advisor, you will plan an appropriate sequence of major courses and complete a major work plan. Many resources are available to assist you in choosing a major: - Undergraduate Catalogue: A narrative section, located at the beginning of each major department's section, describes the department's academic focus and delineates all major and allied courses.

39. College Of General Studies, University Of Pittsburgh college of General Studies, Career Planning and choosing a major Planningyour career is very important, in that it assists you in http://www.pitt.edu/~cgs/career_career.htm

Career Planning and Choosing a Major P lanning your career is very important, in that it assists you in obtaining a position that is consistent with your academic training, past work experience, personality, abilities, values and interests. At the University of Pittsburgh, the Pitt Pathway is used to describe the career planning process. CGS has adapted the Pitt Pathway for CGS students and this is called the CGS Student Voyage. The four steps of the CGS Student Voyage are: Self Discovery Expedition During this stage, you will need to examine your interests, your values, your needs, and your skills. Taking personal assessments and inventories may be helpful during this stage. This may be done on your own or with the help of your CGS Career Advisor. Explore Major/Career Options Exploring options for your major/career will be very helpful to you; that is the focus of this stage. Before you make a career choice, be sure you find out about typical work tasks in your field of interest, the education you will need to get a job in the field, the typical salary and benefits offered, and the common working conditions and locations of people who work in the field. Using career libraries, the Internet, and doing informational interviews will help you to uncover this information. Navigate and Gather Experience Getting some experience in your field will help you to confirm your career decision. It will also allow you to gain valuable skills, see what a job is like from the "inside", and help you to build your resume. This is a very important stage, as employers often look for people who have some related experience when making hiring decisions. Most people choose to do an internship to get the experience they need, however, volunteering and part-time jobs are also good ways to obtain work-related skills. You may also want to explore graduate school opportunities at this point.

40. Choosing A Major STRATEGIES FOR FINDING YOUR major college OF LETTERS, ARTS SCIENCES PROFESSIONALSCHOOLS choosing a major can be a bewildering experience. http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/cas/major.html

STRATEGIES FOR FINDING YOUR MAJOR PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS Choosing a major can be a bewildering experience. At USC over 120 majors are offered by the 32 departments in the College of Letters of Arts and Sciences and the seventeen professional schools. If you were considering a minor or a double major, USC offers over 500 different degree combinations from which to choose, more than any other private university. Strategies for Finding your Major In addition to meeting with trained advisors from College Academic Services who can help you explore your options and develop a plan that meets your interests, there are number of things you can do to help decide upon an academic program. For students who are undecided about their major, Gener al Education courses can be a good way to explore possible areas of interest, to gain access to and make contact with a particular department. All G.E.s are taught by tenured faculty. If you are enrolled in G.E. classes which particularly interest you, make an appointment with the professors during office hours to discuss what their departments can offer you. A maximum of two G .E. courses from the same department can count towards fulfilling your G.E. requirements. Some courses which fulfill G.E. requirements are also required for particular majors, so at the same time as earning G.E. credit you can be working towards a major. Molly, now in her junior year, is majoring in Italian and minoring in Fine Arts-Art History. In her first semester Molly declared Political Science as her major. However, while taking G.E.s in her freshman year, she realized that the Humanities more closely matched her interests and abilities than the Social Sciences. Wishing especially to focus on the language and culture of Italy, she took the Italian Placement exam (receiving credit for Italian I), and completed the Foreign Language Requirement by passing Italian II and III. Among her G..E courses was Fine Art 304gm, a course focusing on Italian Renaissance Art. For her major, Molly will complete 10 upper division humanities courses, 6 of which must be Italian. In addition, she is taking electives which will count towards a minor in Fine Arts-Art History.

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