Have you spent time thinking about the “stops on your journey” the author of the “Choosing A College Major” article mentions? If so, which ones?
) Read the excerpts from the article “Choosing A College Major” below
2) Read chapters 1 “A Butterfly Flaps Its Wings and You Find a Job” & 2 “Connecting the Dots” from your book, You Majored in What?
3) Complete the “Butterfly Moments in Your Life So Far” activity on page 17
4) Make a “Wandering Map” from chapter 2
SUBMIT TO THE DROPBOX:
5) Submit a reflection paper to the dropbox, addressing the following:
What is your overall reaction to the article, textbook readings, and acvities?
Have you spent time thinking about the “stops on your journey” the author of the “Choosing A College Major” article mentions? If so, which ones?
Share one of your butterfly moments and what you learned from participating in this activity
Share what you learned about yourself from creating a wandering map
Identify two people/resources you can go to on campus (in-person or via phone/email for distance students) who can help you in your search to choose a major or career.
Please note – there are no length requirements for any of the assignments. Your submissions will be accepted based on thoughtfulness, effort, intention, and showing what you have learned vs. filling up the page.
In addition, you may use whatever writing style/format you are most comfortable with (for example, narrative flow vs block formatting), but please ensure that you use proper grammar, punctuation, etc.
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Excerpts from “Choosing A College Major”
by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.
The most important piece of advice in this article follows this sentence, so please make note of it and repeat it to yourself as often as you need as you read this article and make decisions regarding choosing a major in college. Are you ready for it? The advice: Don’t panic.
I know it’s easier said than done, but I can’t tell you how many students I have advised since the time that I have been a professor that seem in a state of panic if they are uncertain of their major, let alone a career. !
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The first stop on your journey should be an examination or self-assessment of your interests. What types of things excite you? What types of jobs or careers appeal to you?
The second stop on your journey is an examination of your abilities. What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? What kind of skills do you
