Pacific Index

Issue date: 11/12/09 Section: Student Life

Media Credit: Alana Kansaku-Sarmiento Students browse the major booths in search of interesting career paths.

The Freshman Major Fair, sponsored in part by the Career Development Center, was an aid to freshmen this year. Incoming freshmen who attended the event inspected potential major choices at the available booths.

"I didn't know all the majors that were being offered," said Charles, who has yet to declare his major. "I can totally understand how people can be pressured into [choosing majors] or careers-it's bewildering."

Another freshman, C.J., also said that the fair was very helpful. The layout made viewing the entire scene simple.

"Even though I could look through the online course catalogue, it doesn't actually explain to me what the major will let me do. It just doesn't have that human connection the way that this event does."

CJ said that he was originally thinking about a chemistry degree, but after going to this event and seeing everything that Pacific has to offer, decided he isn't so sure.

Similar sentiments were echoed by many other attendants, such as Terrance. Terrance originally wanted to major in chemistry as well but now says that he's considering other options because of what he saw at the major fair, saying, "It's a real eye-opener."

Staff manning the booths also believe that it is a beneficial event. Kirsten from the French booth said that last year, one person graduated with a degree in French and only two more are planning to graduate with a French degree this year. However, Kirsten felt that there could have been more advertising for the event.

Christopher, a student manning the Spanish booth agreed but said, "I'm glad that we get the good opportunity to get the word out."

Reaction was mixed as to whether or not the event received enough publicity. Many booth operators felt that they were recruited to serve at the last minute, and that more time could have dedicated to the event. General consensus agreed the event had a good turnout.

Despite differences between students from Hawaii, Nevada, or anywhere else, each student that attended the event had the same questions on their minds: What should I choose as my major, and more importantly, what can I do with it? Can I make any money from it?

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