If you are thinking about teaching or school counseling, then don’t miss UB’s Graduate School of Education (GSE) Information Sessions!
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GENERAL GSE INFORMATION SESSIONS
*Meet with Sarah Watson, Admissions Advisor*
Wednesday, September 17, 1 - 2 pm - 218 Baldy Hall
Thursday, October 9, 11 am - 12 pm - 218 Baldy Hall
Wednesday, December 3, 1 -2 pm - 218 Baldy Hall
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GSE ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
*Meet with faculty and staff*
Thursday, November 13, 5-7 pm - Student Union
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FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN SCHOOL COUNSELING ONLY
Wednesday, September 24, 4 - 5 pm - 381 Baldy Hall
Monday, October 27, 9 - 10 am - 425 Baldy Hall
Thursday, November 20, 4 - 5 pm - 425 Baldy Hall
Monday, December 15, 1 - 2 pm - 425 Baldy Hall
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Have questions? Need more information? Contact Sarah Watson, GSE Admissions Advisor, 645-2110, 366 Baldy Hall, www.gse.buffalo.edu.
Be sure that you acquaint yourself with the Facebook group entitled READY @ UB (Researching, Exploring And Developing Yourself). Sponsored by Student Advising Services, this interactive discussion group is for undergraduate students who are undecided or confused about a major and/or career, considering changing majors, as well as anyone who is looking for more information on these topics. Learn about helpful resources on and around campus to help you explore majors and careers!
If you are on Facebook, visit the following link and check out (and Join!) the group: http://buffalo.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7214834258
For more information, visit us on the web and view our brochure!
Web: http://sas.buffalo.edu/ready
Brochure: http://sas.buffalo.edu/pdfs/ready_brochure.pdf
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Student Advising Services’ Graduate Assistants, Caitlin Haskell and Jillian Reading, at sas-peer@buffalo.edu.
If you are wondering what major may be right for you or how you can go about making your major choice, then be sure you read the article, Choosing a College Major is Nothing to Take Lightly. It’s a Major Undertaking, by Mark Rowh of Career World. The article provides an overview of factors you might want to consider in making this important decision.
While it is normal to be undecided about a major (especially if you are just entering college) it is important to gather as much information as possible and to know you still have room to change. Don’t miss reading Rowh’s insightful and encouraging article on choosing a college major and remember to use the following additional UB resources to assist you:
Are you interested in a science related field? Do you watch the Discovery Channel? If so, then you may want to take a look at a show on PBS called Nova: Science Now. Each show has between four and five segments. One Profile feature was about Hany Farid who is one of the leading scientists in a new field called Digital Forensics. Digital Forensics is a field in which computer scientists are seeking to determine whether pictures are real or altered. You can watch this segment as a podcast on your computer: Hany Farid. You might also find the description of how he became a computer scientist to be interesting. You can view podcasts of all of the prior segments at Nova Science Now.
The issue of real or altered photographs is being raised in today’s media with respect to a photograph of Iranian missiles. Here is a link to a New York Times Lede blog on this subject: In an Iranian Image, a Missile Too Many.
A couple of years ago there was an article on the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) website discussing the use of altered images, as well as describing their own policy for trying to verify the authenticity of an image: BBC News - The Editors: Trusting Photos.
UB has a number of helpful tools to help students discover their major, minor, and General Education requirements. Additionally, these tools help students to find courses and programs of interest, succeed in the university environment, and attain a UB degree.
Bookmark these valuable UB tools today!
- Undergraduate Catalog - UB’s Undergraduate Catalog is your contract with the University, outlining the degree requirements that you must complete and policies and procedures that you must follow. In addition, the catalog contains a wealth of information on the programs and courses that we offer. The undergraduate catalog is accessible on-line at http://undergrad-catalog.buffalo.edu.
- Academic Policies and Procedures - This section of the catalog provides information about degree options and requirements (like General Education), registration, grading, and financial aid. These are important policies that students must abide by while attending UB.
- Academic Programs - This section of the catalog contains vital information about majors and minors at UB, including acceptance criteria, program requirements, transfer policies, as well as information about department faculty, class sizes, complementary programs, and careers for which the programs are well-suited.
- Course Descriptions - Our catalog has a searchable list of descriptions of courses offered at UB, which is extremely helpful in planing your major, selecting General Education requirements, choosing courses, and registering.
- UB DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System) - All UB students have individualized DARS reports which outline their degree requirements and illustrates which requirements have been met. Each semester, as students plan the courses that they will be taking, they should refer to their DARS report in consultation with their academic advisor to ensure that they are on track to graduation. Current students can access their DARS reports on the Academics/Courses page in MyUB.
- Academic Advising - At UB, all students have an academic advising office related to their major or special program. Students should be sure to take advantage of advising services throughout their academic careers. To learn more about our advising services and to access a number of other tools and guides to help you succeed at UB, visit the Undergraduate Advising website.
If this coming fall is your first semester at UB or if your undergraduate studies are soon coming to an end, it is never too late to find a mentor or get involved in an internship!
Mentors and internships can provide first-hand experience, career advice, networking opportunities, job shadowing possibilities, inspiration, and so much more! UB’s Career Services Office is a valuable resource to assist students with mentors, internships and job assistance. Their Meet-a-Mentor program grants students (and recent graduates) access to a volunteer base of more than 370 UB alumni, parents, and employers from around the globe. These mentors work in a variety of careers and are willing to share their expertise and insight with students. Utilize Career Services’ Meet-a-Mentor program today as well as their list of internship information and experiences!
A recent Buffalo News article written by Mark Gaughan, highlighted Buffalo Bills guard Brad Butler’s experience in seeking out a mentor and internship experience with politician Jack Kemp in Washington, DC. Read this inspirational article and learn about the valuable experience a mentor and internship placement can have in helping one grow professionally, personally, and beyond.
If you are feeling undecided about a major and/or career, you are not alone! Remember that 80% of entering college students admit that they are uncertain what they want to major in and over 50% of first-year students change their majors at least one time before graduation. Additionally, adults on average change their careers 5 to 7 times throughout their lifetime. Be sure that you read more about the common Myths and Realities of Choosing a Major and utilize Student Advising Services’ Major Decisions web site for more information.
The University at Buffalo offers numerous resources to assist students who may be undecided about a major or career. One such valuable resource is the office of Career Services, which offers many types of self assessment instruments to help students clarify their values, skills, personality, and interests.
One such self assessment tool available is called FOCUS2, which consists of a career readiness section, 5 assessment tools, and a section that allows exploration of careers and majors related to the assessment profiles. Interested students may log in to BullsEye on the Career Services web site using their UB person number as both the username and password, scroll down to the “Resource Library,” click on FOCUS and create an individual account. There is NO FEE. Students are encouraged to use FOCUS and then make an appointment with a career counselor to discuss the results by calling 716-645-2231.
Career Services also offers and interprets the self assessment instruments of the Strong Interest Inventory ($10 scoring fee) and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) ($15 scoring fee). Both assessments can be taken online and instructions may be obtained at Career Services. Obtaining a printout of the results and interpretation is by appointment.
Have questions about these self assessments? Want to review your self assessment results? Contact the Office of Career Services TODAY at 716-645-2231!
The fourth UBThisSummer Lecture Series is here! Subtitled, “Our World Community: Perspectives on the Past, Present & Future,” this stimulating program will showcase internationally-recognized faculty who will share their excitement about an amazing array of topics.
From the humanities to the sciences, from the theoretical to the practical . . .
Lecture Topics Include:
What’s the Matter with American Elections?
What Are Campaigns For?
Direct Democracy in America
My Secret Life on the McJob: Lessons in Leadership
The Four Seasons: Perspectives of Midlife and Older Erie County Residents
The Evil Witch, Embodiment of Universal Human Fears
UB: Why We Are Where We Are, Why We Are the Way We Are
The Arctic is Melting!
To Leave or Stay: An Emergency Preparedness Question
Talking Taps and Toilets: Water and Sanitation Beyond the Reach of Billions
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Sign Up TODAY!
Where: All lectures will be held on the North (Amherst) Campus in 225 Natural Sciences Building
When: Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m., from June 4th - August 13th (no lecture on July 2nd)
How: Register for one or all lectures by visiting http://ubthisummer.buffalo.edu or calling 716-645-6404.
How Much? FREE! And light refreshments will be provided.
Be sure you read more about the UBThisSummer Lecture Series!
Don’t make your summer plans until you have at least read the insightful article, A Summer to Remember: Whether You Spend it at a Job, in an Internship, or Volunteering, Summer Vacation is a Great Time to Get a Taste of Your Future Career, by Melissa Ezarik of Career World.
From exploring a potential career field through volunteering or interning, to making valuable contacts, the more meaningful your summer experiences, “the more confident you’ll become in both your own abilities and your career choices.”
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GET INVOLVED THIS SUMMER THROUGH A NUMBER OF VALUABLE UB RESOURCES TO ASSIST YOU:
- UBThisSummer - Offers a variety of experiences, including an opportunity to take UB Summer Courses as well as to partake in the internationally-recognized faculty Summer Lecture Series. Visit UBThisSummer for more information.
- Explore Study Abroad - Study Abroad provides the opportunity to experience people, places and cultures that will enhance your education as well as enrich your life. SUNY offers approximately 400 study abroad options. Possibilities also exist to study abroad through a private school’s program, but SUNY programs are a first rate educational experience where students pay SUNY tuition!
- Career Services - Utilize Career Services and gain valuable information regarding exploring careers, jobs, internships and so much more! And what about career advice and networking? Utilize the Meet-A-Mentor Program for job shadowing experiences, job and internship search help, inspiration, and so much more!
Industries such as energy, recycling, conservation and environmental education offer a variety of career and internship opportunities. This panel discussion will allow you to hear from professionals working in these fields and learn how you can prepare NOW for your future. All MAJORS are welcome!
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Green Jobs: Environmental Careers Panel
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Room 145C Student Union
Panelists Include:
Walter Simpson, UB Green, Energy Officer
David P. Albers, Environmental Engineer, Ecology and Environment, Inc.
Jill Spisiak Jedlicka, Director of Ecological Programs & Buffalo River Remedial Action Plan Coordinator Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper
Dennis Ryan, Vice President, Solid State Lighting (SSL) Industries, LLC
***The Green Jobs: Environmental Careers Panel is sponsored by UB’s Career Services. Register on-line today through the Life & Learning Workshops program at workshops.buffalo.edu. Walk-ins are also welcome!
