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Freshman Year : Developing a blueprint
Questions they might ask:
- What major should I choose?
- What is a college education all about?
- How do I find out what I want to do with my life?
Consider this:
As new students, their concerns about majors and careers may be just beginning. By planning how they will involve themselves in different courses and experiences and by exploring career ideas with an academic advisor and a career professional, they will begin to be responsible for their own future.
Recommendations for parents:
- Although it may seem helpful and appropriate, refrain from suggesting or selecting your son or daughter’s major for him or her. Instead, ask about likes, dislikes, strengths, and goals.
- Let your son or daughter know that they should consider college as a preparation for life. The decisions they make in college will influence their future. Support those decisions.
- Remind them that they don’t have to decide on a major right away, however, encourage them to make a tentative career choice. Know that change is possible.
- Recommend that they start their personal development by joining at least one student organization, helping them develop skills employers value.
- As part of the First-Year Seminar class, all students will gain exposure to Career Services. They will take part in a self-assessment activity. Ask them to tell you about this over breaks.
- Remind them to read the college catalog to become familiar with available majors.
- During summer vacation, encourage them to get a job with opportunities to gain work experience and improve interpersonal communication skills.
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