| By Ally Mueller | For many students and professionals, the time comes when you may begin to second-guess your decision to major in a particular subject, or pursue a specific career path. While this understandably frightens many people, do not panic. The decisions to choose a major and pursue a career are both important ones, but they do not have to be permanent decisions, … [Read more...] about Second Guessing Your Major or Career
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Unusual Jobs by Major
| By Maddy Gonzalez | You might be asking yourself “What can I do with my degree?” or “What kind of career can I pursue as a History major?” As you start asking yourself these types of questions and planning for life after graduation, it is important to remember that you are not limited to just a few jobs based on your major. Often students are too narrow-minded when they … [Read more...] about Unusual Jobs by Major
Why Nursing?
| By Jazmyne De Witz | Every time I have ever gone to the hospital, I always remember the nurses. They were the ones who checked in on me, made sure I was doing okay, and truly comforted me. Each time I would leave my dream of becoming a nurse grew stronger. Now here I am today, attending the School of Nursing at UP making my dream come true! After doing much research on … [Read more...] about Why Nursing?
Why I Stayed a Business Major
| By Maddy Gonzalez | I can remember it just like it was yesterday, the day I chose my major. As an incoming freshman, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, or even the subjects I was interested in. Without knowing what exactly I wanted to study, I opted to enroll in the Pamplin School of Business. This meant as a freshman I was officially a business major, and … [Read more...] about Why I Stayed a Business Major
“So What Are You Going to Do With That Degree?”
By Nora Fogarty If you’ve made it this far and at least set foot on a college campus, chances are you’ve heard some variation of this question at least once, if not multiple times. These days, it can sometimes seem like everyone and their mother wants to know exactly how your life is going to go, down to your plans for majors, graduation dates, and the big one: your … [Read more...] about “So What Are You Going to Do With That Degree?”