The Ten Most Popular Majors

Link Recommended by
Rev. Forrest M. Pritchett
Faculty Mentor: Freshman Studies Program

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/10/27/cb.what.major.pays/index.html

Also check out the sites below for more information just in time for Spring registration.

http://www.princetonreview.com/college/top-ten-majors.aspx?uidbadge=%07

http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/departments/college/?article=Top_10_Most_Popular_College_Majors

http://www.campusgrotto.com/most-popular-college-majors.html

http://www.princetonreview.com/majors.aspx?uidbadge=%07&utm_source=msn&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=he

Jumpstart your Spring 2009 Registration

Stop by and meet with a Career Professional and find out what The Career Center is all about!

DROP-IN HOURS at The Career Center, Bayley Hall, 2nd Floor

(There is no appointment necessary and appointments will last for approximately 10 minutes.)
October 20th to November 5th: Come Anytime On:
Tuesday’s: between 12:30 and 2:00 PM
Wednesday’s: between 12:30 and 2:00 PM

And, please stop by our Table in the Galleon Hallway
October 20th to November 6th: Come Anytime On:
Monday’s: between 1:00 and 2:00 PM
Thursday’s: between 1:00 and 2:00 PM

Learn more about careers related to academic majors
Learn more about career opportunities that match your interests, skills, values, passions, and personality type

Annual Essay Contest for National Career Development Month

"MY CAREER, MY COMMUNITY, MY CALLING" ESSAY CONTEST

How does your personal experience of CALLING and COMMUNITY impact your CAREER choice? The top four 500-word essays will be awarded Pirate Gold prizes.

The Career Center sponsors an annual essay contest for National Career Development Month that ties together the theme "My Career, My Community, My Calling." To enter, submit a 500-word essay answering the question, "How does your personal experience of calling and community impact your career choice?" Two winners will receive $100 each, and two will receive $50 each - prize money will be added to each winner's Pirate Gold account. All essay submissions must be made to Nancy Borkowski in the Career Center (Bayley Hall 2nd floor or borkowna@shu.edu) no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2008. Winners will be announced on Friday, December 5, 2008. Note: Submitting an essay does not fulfill the University Life Compass requirement.