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Uncovering the Myths About Majors and Careers

Uncovering the Myths About Majors and Careers. ICEBREAKER MYTH AND FACT ACTIVITY THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERNSHIPS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS STUDENT PROFILES UC RESOURCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES STUDENTS. AGENDA. Let us go back in time.

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Uncovering the Myths About Majors and Careers

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  1. Uncovering the Myths About Majors and Careers

  2. ICEBREAKER MYTH AND FACT ACTIVITY THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERNSHIPS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS STUDENT PROFILES UC RESOURCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES STUDENTS AGENDA

  3. Let us go back in time

  4. Turn to your neighbor and ask them the following questions: At age 18, where were you in the career decision making process? What resources did you look for to help you with that process? At the age of 18, you were…

  5. You are one of the most important sources of career information for your students

  6. Fact or Myth # 1 A degree in biology, chemistry, or another science is your student’s only preparation for medical school

  7. Myth

  8. The Association of American Medical Colleges has data to suggest that your major simply does not matter when it comes to getting accepted to medical school. According to their data, only 51 percent of students who enrolled in medical school in 2012 majored in biological sciences. That means the remaining medical school matriculants majored in humanities, math or statistics, physical sciences, social sciences or specialized health sciences. US News and World Report, 2013 FACT

  9. Making a decision on a major as soon as possible helps students focus on studies and makes their college experience more satisfying Fact or myth # 2

  10. Myth

  11. Early major choice is associated with more frequent major change: 80% of students change their major at least once, on average at least three times over the course of their collegecareer Major exploration can lead to: •Knowledge of all the options •Identifying a major that fits interests and skills National Center for Education Statistics, 2013 Fact

  12. Specific training and experience in one’s chosen field are the most important variable in finding a job after graduation Fact or myth # 3

  13. Myth

  14. Fact

  15. Internships are a great way to gain real world experience and often lead to job offers Fact or myth # 4

  16. Fact

  17. Fact

  18. Employers are often more concerned about the SKILLS than the specific major Companies are willing to train newly graduated college students in any major for specific jobs (e.g. Rotational Programs) Some companies or organizations might be looking for specific skills, experience and abilities Keep in mind…

  19. Many people end up working in careers that are not directly related to their majors. Why? Most jobs are NOT major specific or will consider any major People’s interest change as they develop People want to study one thing but work in a different area Most majors are theoretical Most majors teach very transferrable skills Additional experiences paved their career paths Connecting Major and Jobs

  20. Selecting a major is important

  21. What is experience? Campus clubs/organizations Internships Work Experience Volunteer Research Leadership Roles Projects Encourage students to gain skills and experience

  22. Let us look at examples of students major to career path

  23. Banking Intern with Stock Brokerage & Securities Firm Director for Educational Program Intern w/ Non-Profit Organization through UC Washington DC Program Program Assistant for Scholarship Fund SIRIA B.A. In Rhetoric & Communication

  24. Nutrition Biology Major Volunteer at Student-Run Medical Clinic Medical Student Participant in Biology Scholars Program Undergraduate Researcher NANCY B.S. In Nutrition Biology

  25. http://icc.ucdavis.edu/pdf/CRM/crm_career_planning_a_lifelong_process.pdfhttp://icc.ucdavis.edu/pdf/CRM/crm_career_planning_a_lifelong_process.pdf

  26. Career center recommendations

  27. What resources are available to UC undergraduate students?

  28. All UC campuses have a career center

  29. UC Career Centers Websites

  30. Additional Resources

  31. Allison Keller: Career Counselor, University of California Irvine Brian O’Bruba: Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor for Campus Life & Director, Center for Career & Professional Advancement, UC Merced Ebony Lewis: Associate Director of Admissions, Staff Advisory Board, UC Santa Cruz Frank Ramirez: M.Ed, Assistant Director for Counseling & Career, Development, UC Riverside Luis Esparza: Program Coordinator, Internship and Career Center, UC Davis Monica Ballón-Kalinowski: Career Counselor, Coordinator, Life & Physical Sciences, Pre-Health Career Services, UC Santa Barbara Nancy Alderete: Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions UC Davis – Southern California Region Pamela Blanco: Transfer Opportunity Program Coordinator, Undergraduate Admissions, UC Davis Patricia Garcia: M.S. Assistant Director/Transfer Service Coordinator, UCLA Undergraduate Admission Sheryl Blackshire: Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions UC Davis, Southern California Region Special thanks to the committee that worked on this presentation

  32. Thank you

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