Tag: majors & minors

From Classroom to Career: How to Choose a College Major That Ignites Your Ambitions

Choosing majors and minors is one of the first steps in your college journey. It feels like it should be easy – but with so many options out there, many new students don’t know where to begin. It’s not uncommon to start off “undecided” – and that’s ok!  Even if you have a general idea of the industry you want to work in, pairing that interest with the right degrees can be a challenge.

The good news is there’s no shortage of resources to help! From video guides on major and minor options to chatting with an admissions counselor, these tips can help you choose the path that’s right for you – and even uncover unique opportunities that will give your professional readiness the leg-up! Continue reading From Classroom to Career: How to Choose a College Major That Ignites Your Ambitions

Public Affairs – UW-Green Bay’s New Degrees & What You Can Do with Them

Do you have a desire to help people? Are you curious about societal structures and how they impact everyday life? If this sounds like you, pursuing a program of study in public affairs may be a good fit for you! As a multidisciplinary field, public affairs is broad-reaching and uses strategies and principles from multiple academic areas. It encompasses a range of career options, from City Manager to Chief of Staff for a State Legislator to a Human Rights Officer and many more.

Read on to learn more about the different public affairs programs offered at UW-Green Bay and what you can do with them. Hint: many of our students double or even triple major since the programs mentioned below are so connected, it’s usually only a few more credits to add another major! Continue reading Public Affairs – UW-Green Bay’s New Degrees & What You Can Do with Them

What Should I Major In?

Life seems to make us believe that we must have it all figured out – including when it comes to your college major. It can be daunting to decide what you want to do for the rest of your life, especially for high school students. We’re here to tell you it’s okay to pump the brakes. You don’t have to know what your end goal is yet.

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MAJOR TALK: Undecided is OKAY!

When I first came to UWGB back in 2006, I was told by students, professors, and advisors that not having a Major in mind was okay. In fact it was a good thing. Why is that a good thing you say? Wouldn’t it be better to have a plan and know what you want to exactly do before you enter college? Well, it’s a fact that many students end up changing their minds once or twice anyways once they are in college. I’m not saying that having a plan is bad, because I’ve seen people have a dream in High School and stick with it through college. But, if you don’t have a clue, you are definitely not alone and a Major will find you. It is kind of weird how it works, but somehow something shows up and takes you in a path that you never thought you would go down. Continue reading MAJOR TALK: Undecided is OKAY!