10/23/07
Attend the UB Majors and Careers Night - Tues. Oct. 30th from 5-7 pm!
Posted October 23, 2007 in General, Exploring Majors & Careers, Academic & Other Workshops
Confused about MAJORS and CAREERS? Please join us at…
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Student Union Lobby & Social Hall
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
· FREE PIZZA & a chance to win GREAT PRIZES ($100+ gift card to the UB Bookstore, free Kaplan course, gift certificates to local restaurants and establishments, and more!)
· ADVISORS FROM UB DEPARTMENTS will be available to meet with you to discuss majors and minors! Spring 2008 course registration is right around the corner! Are you ready? Get your questions answered!
DEPARTMENTS REPRESENTED:
African American Studies * American Studies * Anthropology * Architecture & Environmental Design * Asian Studies * Biochemistry * Bioinformatics * Biology * Biomedical Sciences * Biophysics * Biotechnology * Chemistry & Medicinal Chemistry * Classics * Communication * Computer Science * Economics * English * Exercise Science * Film Studies & Media Study * Geography * Geology * Global Gender Studies * Graduate School of Education * History * Linguistics * Mathematics * Medical Technology * Millard Fillmore College - Certificate Programs * Music * Nuclear Medicine Technology * Nursing * Occupational Science/Occupational Therapy * Pharmacology & Toxicology * Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences * Philosophy * Physical Therapy * Physics * Political Science * Pre-Health * Pre-Law * Psychology * Romance Languages & Literatures * Social Sciences Interdisciplinary * Sociology * Special Major * Speech & Hearing * Theater & Dance * UB Engineering * Visual Studies & Art History * Undecided/Exploratory….and more!!
· A rare chance to meet with UB ALUMNI & PROFESSIONALS in a variety of career fields who want to speak to YOU and help you with your career decisions!
CAREER FIELDS REPRESENTED:
Business & Finance * Business Administration * Education (Coaching, Higher Education, Teaching) * Human Services (Social Work, School Counseling) * Engineering & Technical * Healthcare * Human Resources * Information Technology * Marketing & Sales * Media & Broadcasting * Non Profit * Public Relations * Writing… and more!
BE SURE YOU PLAN AHEAD! HERE ARE SOME QUESTIONS YOU MAY WANT TO ASK THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT!
ACADEMIC QUESTIONS
* Where do my strengths need to be to do well in this major/program?
* What programs do you offer? Major(s)? Minor? Joint majors? Combined degrees? Other? Which program would fit my needs best?
* What courses and experiences are required for this major? What are the pre-requisite courses and are there internships, research opportunities, and other opportunities needed?
* What skills and other competencies will I develop through this major?
* Where have graduates of your program gone?
* What is the size of the department? Typically, how large are the classes?
* Who is the advisor for this department and what is his/her contact information?
ALUMNI/MENTOR QUESTIONS
* What is your educational background (major, graduate or professional degrees, etc.)?
* How did you get started in this field?
* What kind of experience, skills, and talents are necessary to succeed in this field?
* What is your typical workday like?
* What do you like best/least about your work?
* What advice would you have for students considering this career field?
* May I contact you sometime in the future if I have additional questions?
KEEP THESE THINGS IN MIND THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT!
* Think broadly about majors as many majors relate to numerous career fields and prepare students for similar work environments and graduate programs.
* Think broadly about career and industries. Many of the alumni/mentors have experience in more than one career field or industry so be sure to spend some time in more than one area of the room.
* Collect any handouts, business cards or other materials as you speak with departments and alumni/mentors. This way, you can follow up with them later when you have any additional questions.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! No pre-registration is necessary, just come on over to the Union on Tuesday evening!
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The UB MAJORS AND CAREERS NIGHT is brought to you by Student Advising Services, Career Services, and the UB Alumni Association.
