It’s almost spring, or as I like to call it, “applying to things” season. Applying to summer jobs, applying for scholarships, applying for summer programs, and applying to majors! Last week, in light of upcoming Program of Study (POS) deadlines,…
Making the Switch
Do you folks ever have revelations while cramming for a final? I don’t mean revelations like “I’m going to turn on an episode of Gilmore Girls now because I know I’m going to fail tomorrow.” No, no, no – that’s…
On flexibility and finding what you love
At this time three years ago I was planning out my courses for first year (with the previous year’s calendar because the one for 2012-2013 wasn’t out yet… yeah, keen is my middle name). At that point I was sure…
Picking your Subject POSt
What’s your Subject Program of Study? As an undergraduate student this is a question you will forever be asked by not only your Registrar’s Office, but your peers, professors, friends, and future employers. Your Subject Program of Study – commonly…
You Major in What?
Throughout my time here, one of the very first things people ask you – also a common ice breaker during frosh week – is what you’re studying, as there are more than a few things out there to major, minor,…
You Are What You Study?
In my ENG 434 Cook The Books class, we’ve discussed the statement “you are what you eat” but I wonder, can the same be said for what you study? Hopefully, whatever field you’ve decided to specialize, major or minor in,…
There’s nothing wrong with change
Most college students will change their major at least once during their academic career, if not several times. I thought I was so sure about my ambitions and would never fall under this statistic, but rest assured – it’s nothing…