Tuesday, Oct. 29th 11am-12pm
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Being an undeclared student can be both fun and nerve-wracking at the same time. It can be interesting to explore your options, but it can be nerve-wracking and scary when you don’t have a clue what you really want to study. Maybe you don’t want to be the type of student who declares a major one semester only to change your mind and declare a new major the next year. Maybe you want to keep exploring your options until you find your niche. That is why you should remember to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to discuss potential majors and minors, as well as the best courses to take that pertain to your interests.
Remember that there is a deadline for declaring a major! You should be declared by the end of your sophomore year, or at the beginning of your junior year at the latest. Moreover, if you are an undeclared sophomore with a 47-56 credits, a hold may be put onto your account.
If you are not sure about what to major in, the Center for Career Services and Cooperative Education can be a great first step in that selection process. For instance, you could try the Self-Assessment and Career Exploration Test- a free, interactive, web-based guidance program provided through Focus-2. Focus-2, evaluates your interests to allow you to develop a clearer picture of your goals. To learn more about this program and to even take the test check out:http://www.montclair.edu/CareerServices/studentservices/focusintro.html
There are more self-assessment tests such as Career Planning Process, The Holland Game, and The Kiersey Character. To continue with these self-assessment test please visit: http://www.montclair.edu/CareerServices/undergradute/whoami.html
After you have done some self-assessment, you may be wondering “What can I do with this Major” you can research your intended major below:
In order to learn more about potential Careers within a particular major go to:
Also, to get the inside scoop on industries and specific organizations from Montclair State University’s Vault Online Library checkout the link below:
***Current students will be able to use their MSU Net ID and password, while Alumni can contact the Alumni Association at 973-655-4141 to get your id and password.***
You can also come to the Center for Career Services and Cooperative Education for Career Counseling. Our career counselors will help you choose a major, identify possible careers, and learn job-hunting techniques. Interest Testing is also available with Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory.
Don’t forget if you need help with your resume or just have a quick question, “Drop-in” Counseling is available during the semester on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:00 – 4:00 PM.
To further your career planning and job hunting skills sign up for one our many workshops where you’ll learn How to Get an Internship, Effective Writing Skills, Getting into Graduate School and much, much more! Checkout the link below:www.montclair.edu/CareerServices/studentservices/workshop.html
Now, all of this useful information should get you one step closer to declaring the major of your dreams. Take it one step at a time, there is no need to rush to make a decision. Hopefully, with all of this research you will learn more about yourself and where you would like to be in the near future-- I know I have!
By Lahana Jules, Student Ambassador
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