The Sandspur

Issue date: 10/29/04 Section: Features

Media Credit: Natalie Wyatt A MAJOR SUCCESS: Tuesday´s major/minor fair attracted huge crowds with candy and info.

Majors and minors are certainly in the spotlight this week. As Rollins College moves toward the second semester of this school year, there are many decisions to be made. What classes do I NEED to take for my chosen, or prospective, major? How do the requirements fit into my real life schedule? And I'm sure there are many, many others.

The most important thing to remember when you're deciding on a major is that most college graduates work outside their chosen major or field of study. So, just make sure that you choose a field of great interest to you, maybe something that you have a real passion to learn about.

Then there is the minor. Sometimes the minor can be just something of interest to you that didn't completely win your heart like the major. But usually minors go hand in hand with your skill of choice. i.e. International Business Major with Communications Minor, English Major with Writing (only offered as a minor), Studio Art Major with Art History Minor, etc.

If you went to the major/minor fair, then all the info to make your decision was at hand for you. In choosing your next semester classes, one of the best things to do is speak to your advisors, your parents, or your professors openly.

It may seem like a huge decision now, but as long as you choose something you like and stick with it, once you have the college degree in hand, you can do most anything you put your mind to.

Questions from the major/minor fair to help you make your decision:

1. What introductory classes do you recommend I take if I am considering a major in your department?

2. Is it possible to study abroad if I am considering a major/minor in your department?

3. Are there any classes that I must finish by the end of my sophomore year to be a major/minor in your department?

4. What are the required courses for this major/minor?

5. How does the coursework in the department relate to preparation for graduate work, research opportunities, and/or the job market?

6. If I am considering graduate work in your field, what types of classes and/or background should I have?

7. Are there any research opportunities available?

8. Are there departmental/professional affiliations I should join if I choose this major?

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