Written by Christina Beningfield, English, Class of 2018 Last week, I visited a Public Relations firm to listen to a panel of account executives describe the kind of work their company does. That conversation transitioned into what kind of employees they look for in the hiring process, which led to an interesting discovery. At this specific company, they look for individuals … [Read more...] about Is Your Major Right for You?
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Resources for Changing Your Major
| By Jazmyne De Witz | Are you finding classes that are related to your major boring and just cannot see your life focused around that topic? Are you feeling like you might need to change your major, but do not know what exactly to? Do not fear! It is not as scary of a process as many people think it is! The first thing you need to do is figure out what you want to change … [Read more...] about Resources for Changing Your Major
Second Guessing Your Major or Career
| 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
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?