2008 Woodie Awards
SectionsMajors fair assists undeclared students
Jeremy Kirbey
Issue date: 9/25/07 Section: News
- Page 1 of 2 next >
Upon entering college, a lucky few students already have it all planned out. They know exactly what they want to do for a career, what classes to take to get there and most importantly, what major they're striving for.
For others, the experience is somewhat less planned and is still brand new and undecided. For them, Miss-ouri State University offers an event that will show them the array of choices and help them choose what they want to do.
Every year, Missouri State holds the Majors Fair, an event where students who have yet to declare their majors are given the opportunity to look at information and displays from the various departments about their majors programs.
"The Majors Fair is designed to assist our undeclared students in the selection of a major or toward an avenue of academic interest," said Amy Aufdembrink, Academic Advisor. "Many of the students who attend this event are first semester freshmen and may be unaware of the variety of academic programs that Missouri State University offers."
The event also creates an opportunity for students to speak with faculty and staff of the individual colleges in a relaxed and entertaining atmosphere, she said.
The Majors Far is an important event, Aufdem-brink said. Whether a student has officially declared a major or not, they need the opportunity to explore ever-ything that Missouri State University has to offer them, she said.
"I often tell students that if you can't list the 150 plus academic majors that we offer then you can't be certain that you have picked the best one," Aufdembrink said.
The Majors Fair gives students the additional chance to explore what they're interested in and find the exact major that suits them best. It brings every undergraduate program to-gether in one room for the students' convenience and benefit, said Aufdembrink.
"I think it's a good idea," freshman Ryan Murphy said. "I think it will help people figure out what they want to do."
For others, the experience is somewhat less planned and is still brand new and undecided. For them, Miss-ouri State University offers an event that will show them the array of choices and help them choose what they want to do.
Every year, Missouri State holds the Majors Fair, an event where students who have yet to declare their majors are given the opportunity to look at information and displays from the various departments about their majors programs.
"The Majors Fair is designed to assist our undeclared students in the selection of a major or toward an avenue of academic interest," said Amy Aufdembrink, Academic Advisor. "Many of the students who attend this event are first semester freshmen and may be unaware of the variety of academic programs that Missouri State University offers."
The event also creates an opportunity for students to speak with faculty and staff of the individual colleges in a relaxed and entertaining atmosphere, she said.
The Majors Far is an important event, Aufdem-brink said. Whether a student has officially declared a major or not, they need the opportunity to explore ever-ything that Missouri State University has to offer them, she said.
"I often tell students that if you can't list the 150 plus academic majors that we offer then you can't be certain that you have picked the best one," Aufdembrink said.
The Majors Fair gives students the additional chance to explore what they're interested in and find the exact major that suits them best. It brings every undergraduate program to-gether in one room for the students' convenience and benefit, said Aufdembrink.
"I think it's a good idea," freshman Ryan Murphy said. "I think it will help people figure out what they want to do."
Be the first to comment on this story