Major Day Helps Students Find Their Path
By: Mason Sedelmeier
For college students, choosing a major can be one of the biggest decisions they make during their educational careers. Whether a student is unsure of their path, considering a change or looking to add a minor, Bellarmine’s Major Day gives students an opportunity to explore a wide variety of options.
The event will take place Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to noon in the Quad. If there is rain, it will take place in Frazier Hall. Major Day is designed to help students learn more about the majors and minors available at Bellarmine and connect with people who can provide insight into each program.
Students who are undecided or are thinking about switching programs are encouraged to attend. Representatives from the university’s various programs, including students and professors, will be present to showcase their areas of study and answer any questions students may have.
“Bellarmine has so many different things they offer students,” student government association vice president of educational affairs Amira Bowman said. “Major Day really gives you a chance to see what all is actually offered to really find where your passions align.”
With the number of majors and opportunities available, deciding which path to take can be a difficult decision for students. Advisers suggest students have an open mind and take into account what a potential career could look like.
“Exploring your options broadens your horizons and makes you into a well-rounded human being and lifelong learner,” Shelby Bosi-Linton, assistant dean of academic advising, said. “Think about what you are enjoying and see if that fits into a career connected to that.”
Finding the right major can take time, especially as students discover new interests throughout their college experience. For those who are unsure about their path or are considering a change, advice from someone who has gone through the process provides guidance on how to find a major that better fits their interests.
“I came in with a communication major and a minor in political science and realized after taking classes that I liked political science a lot better,” senior political science major Jaelyn Cruz said. “I would recommend that students focus on their interests mostly if they have any idea what they’re interested in. I would also talk with professors.”
While choosing a major can help shape a student’s future career, students should consider whether they genuinely enjoy what they are studying. Finding an area of study that interests them can make the process of earning a degree feel more meaningful and enjoyable.
“At the end of the day, you don’t want to work in a field where you don’t enjoy working,” Bowman said. “You want to go somewhere where it doesn’t feel like work, so finding a major where it doesn’t feel like studying is one of the best things you can do.”
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