By Breana Krotz
Trying to find the perfect major that highlights your interests and skills? Ohio University will hold its second annual Majors Fair Wednesday, Jan. 21 in the Baker Center Ballroom from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The fair will host approximately 60 academic areas from various colleges on campus. In addition to these departments, many non-academic units such as the Academic Advancement Center, ROTC and Ohio University's Libraries will be available with information.
"Last year's first Majors Fair aided 500 students in career exploration and, this year, the fair is expected to grow," says Robbyn Turner Matthews, assistant director of Career Services. "With nearly one-third of Ohio University's freshmen entering each fall as undecided, there is definitely a need for something like this."
While some students are unsure of the area they hope to pursue, others are challenged by the specific major to declare. Students hoping to apply to colleges and/or majors with competitive admissions will have the opportunity to discuss requirements with administrators.
Various departments within the University will hold information sessions throughout the day. Schedules for these sessions are available online and will be available for students the day of the fair in the Baker Center Ballroom. Career Services will also offer a checklist of helpful questions for students while visiting the fair.
According to Matthews, many upperclassmen also find the fair to be helpful. "Some students are only a few classes short of a double major or minor and find they can work in the courses needed to complete them," says Matthews "The fair can be a beneficial tool for many students."
For more information about the Majors Fair students can check out www.ohio.edu/careers/majorsfair.html.
Breana Krotz is a student writer with University Communications and Marketing.
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