College Majors/Minors - Page 6

Tanzanite · #1 07-08-2002, 04:59 PM

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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4

Questions:
What is/was your college major(s)?
What is/was your college minor(s)?

FOR THE GRADUATES/WORKING FOLKS:
What are you doing now professionally?
How did your major(s)/minor(s) prepare you to do your job?
What internships did you do to get ready for your profession?

FOR THE CURRENT STUDENTS
What do you plan to do with your major?
What internships have you pursued to better prepare yourself for the working world? [/B]

School: Alabama A&M University class of 2002

Major: Environmental Science
Minor :Chemistry

Hopefully, I will be attending graduate school at Clemson University in the fall to obtain my Masters of Regional Planning degree with a focus in Environmental and Land Use Planning. One day I hope to be a college professor among many other things.

Internships:
-USDA Forest Service (Atlanta) - Taught Environmental Education
-General Electric CR&D (New York)- Environmental Health and Safety
-Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (California)-Environmental Chemistry
-and currently Johnson and Johnson Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (New Jersey)- Research and Development

As soror Mycored said join organizations like NSBE...they helped me obtain most of my internships...don't be afraid to travel as you can see all of my interns were in different parts of the country in different aspects of my major. Now that I have graduated I know exactly what I want to do and don't want to do.

tooicecold1906 · #2 07-10-2002, 03:32 AM

I am a Junior:

Major: Applied Economics
Minors: Communicaton Studies and African-American Studies

Mischu · #3 08-31-2002, 10:46 PM

I am currently a senior in majoring in political science. I would like to know if anyone is a political science major, if so what are or were you career plans, did you do any internships (if so where)? Did you do volunteer work? etc.

I have been doing a lot of research on careers in political science and I am unsure what I really want to do besides administrative work or something within governmental relations. I like to be creative, a great organizer for events, great interpersonal skills, likes to help others. I would really like to help homeless people, teen moms, unwed single mothers, children w/no health care or something dealing with human services.

My undergrad advisor for the political science department is so wacky, I am not even sure if he could help me. I have been in the process of going to different workshops held at my school that would be of great help in helping me choose, finding a mentor, and volunteering with various organizations.

I am not trying to pry in anyones business, I just would like to know since mostly everyone attends or has obtained a degree from a institution of higher education.

Krisco · #4 09-01-2002, 04:08 PM

Major---Recreation
Emphasis Area: Commercial Rec/Tourism

Eventually Become a Hotelier(My own AA Hotel Chain), until then run my lil online nalia company with sister and enter field of convention management after graduation in may 03.

EagleChick19 · #5 09-01-2002, 07:37 PM

Questions:

What is/was your college major(s)? Political Science
What is/was your college minor(s)? History

FOR THE CURRENT STUDENTS
What do you plan to do with your major? End up going to law school, probably around where I live.

What internships have you pursued to better prepare yourself for the working world? I haven't done one yet. But, I am working on doing one in the fall of 2003, with Project Vote Smart.

JinglesSpr99 · #6 09-01-2002, 11:57 PM

Major: Interpersonal and organizational Communications
Minor:Spanish
Internship: I never had an official internship. But I did a lot of work on my campus. I was voted into a position in the student body where I was a Vice President of Programming in our student government for two years. So I was an event planner/agent/Student Activity board leader. I had to represent the student body a dinners, set up events and do contract work. But a lot of employers are looking past this.. because it was not an official internship.
Iam currently working as a cashier at a electronics store. Even thought this is not what I want to do with my degree I still use it. I work at customer service a lot. And spanish is nice because I can surprise people and I know what they are saying

southerngyrl98 · #7 09-04-2002, 01:53 AM

mass communications major

have been a section editor for campus newspaper for three years

have had an internship at a radio station and am pursing more for post grad

i would either like to write for a newspaper or magazine or do public relations; i have already received offers for the latter

by the way, anyone know of any top of the line grad schools? i'm school shopping....graduate in may

DableST_1 · #8 09-30-2002, 11:44 PM

But better late than never right

Major: Music/Voice/Performance (Opera, Broadway, Jazz)
Minor: African American Studies

I am currently working with my husband at Hewitt Associates, while I am auditioning for different broadway shows. I will also be performing at the Lyric Opera this Nov. (My very first concert yeahhhh me) and I am hoping that will be open some doors for me. (Keep me in your prayers)

Eventually I want to be a world known opera singer, and an orchestra conductor.

DSTia · #9 10-01-2002, 12:06 AM

Undergraduate Minor- Elementary Education
Graduate Major- Educational Technology
Future Ph.D. Program of Study- Instructional Technology

I think that for those people who are still in school, I recommend publishing an article and presenting at conferences. That is the easiest way to network and learn new skills. Also, getting work study /fellowships /internships /assitantships in your area would also be beneficial.

Good luck on those of you who are graduating or looking for graduate schools!

Peace and Blessings!

Wendex1920 · #10 10-02-2002, 04:38 PM

I just wanted to say that I attend Coppin State College, one of the three HBCU's in the state of Maryland.

My major is: BioChemistry....

Wendex1920 · #11 10-02-2002, 04:40 PM

I just wanted to say that I attend Coppin State College, one of the three HBCU's in the state of Maryland.

My major is: BioChemistry....

Now I have had to internships with NASA for the past 2 summers in a row...so thats a thumbs up!

My future plans is to get my masters in criminal justice and use my biochem degree along with the ciminal aspect and work for the FBI's crimelab..Later I would like to get my PH.D so that I can teach when I get a little older.....

rtvsportsgirl · #12 10-02-2002, 11:31 PM

Major: Radio/TV
Minor:Broadcast Journalism
Graduation: May 03

I've been the Sports Director here on campus for the past year. I do play-by-play and color commentary for all sports. I just grew up playing all sports, and it's become one of my passions in life. I've interned at a small radio station, but didn't get to be involved with the sports programming which was unbearable. I found out my happiness in life is being near athletics. I'm lucky I found that out before I got out there and signed a contract doing something I'd hate. While I know I have to pay my dues, knowing what makes me happy will keep me striving. Internships are not only valuable for the experience but for the outlook it gives in on what you might or might not want to do for the rest of your life. Look out for me on ESPN, FoxSports, or on any sideline!

Best of wishes to all those striving for their dreams as well!

"Trust in the Lord with all thine Heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall guide thy pathes." Proverbs 3:5-6

NOWorNEVER · #13 10-20-2002, 08:08 PM

I just changed my major last week and I am absolutely thrilled to say I am now an African-American Studies major (English minor)

Because of the raggedy public school system, I didn't really start learning about the accomplishments of African-Americans (besides Dr. Martin Luther King jr and Rosa Parks during Black History Month) until college, and now I'm HOOKED. I LOVE it and I'm excellent at it! And I feel more people need to be educated in this area (including history, culture, sociological aspects, etc.) I struggled with the decision for a long time because I'm used to stability and security which you can have with nursing, primary and secondary education, business, etc. But I thought about what I really wanted to do and have stepped out on faith. I plan on getting my M.A. in English (African American Literature) from A&T, and then pursuing my Ph.D. This will combine two of my favorite things....EDUCATION and my CULTURE so that I can teach on the college level. There are so many things I want to do now like intern at the Smithsonian African Art Museum, Study abroad in Africa, and do more research. I am so excited!

CrimsonTide4 · #14 10-20-2002, 08:11 PM

KUDOS on following your HEART and not $$$$$.

May God grant you all the desires of your heart.

For we know not what you will discover, write, etc. etc. Go not where the path already is, set off and make your own path for others to follow.

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