Mind Your Major

Exploring Careers and the Baylor Majors that Will Work for You!

Mind Your Major

Entries from September 29th, 2011

Business Majors for Students Who Like to Help

September 29th, 2011 · No Comments · Business, Career Counseling, Healthcare, Majors

One of the more challenging aspects of selecting a major and career goal is when a student believes that their primary interests are in direct opposition to one another.  Rather than a challenge, consider such a scenario as an opportunity to get creative. Many students come to us who are attracted to the job opportunities [...]

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Announcement: Career Fair Tomorrow!

September 28th, 2011 · No Comments · Announcements

Don’t forget to check out the Hire a Bear Career Fair tomorrow, a great way to learn about full-time and internship opportunities with more than 90 employers.  Remember to dress professionally and bring copies of your resume.  Click here for more details and to view a list of employers attending.

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Career Spotlight: Arbitrator

September 27th, 2011 · No Comments · Occupations

None via Adam on Pinterest   According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, arbitrators play an important role in resolving conflicts outside of the court system: “All hearings are private and confidential, and the processes are less formal than a court trial. If no settlement is reached, no statements made during the proceedings are admissible as [...]

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On-Campus Resource: Prehealth Studies Office

September 26th, 2011 · No Comments · Healthcare

Pinterest   With approximately 1/3 of Baylor freshmen entering as “pre-med” each year, it makes sense that our campus would want to provide information and guidance to help these students be successful.  Going beyond pre-medicine, the Prehealth Studies Office also serves students on the following pre-professional tracks: Predentistry Preoccupational Therapy Preoptometry Prepharmacy Prephysician Assistant Prephysical [...]

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Considering an anthropology major?

September 22nd, 2011 · No Comments · Majors

For students who enjoy hard sciences, arts, and social sciences, the Anthropology major just might offer the perfect blend.  According to the Princeton Review: “Anthropology is the broad study of humans and human cultures throughout the world and throughout history and prehistory. It’s part natural science, part social science, and part humanistic study. If you [...]

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Web Resource: Careers in Interior Design

September 21st, 2011 · No Comments · Creativity, Occupations, Web Resources

Pinterest   Each year, students inspired by HGTV and Southern Living magazine question if a career in interior design might be a good fit for them.  There are many ways to learn about the profession, such as college courses, job shadowing, and conversations with faculty. What if you want to learn more about this career [...]

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Chemistry, Biology, and Math…Oh, My!

September 20th, 2011 · No Comments · Announcements

Pinterest   Was your first test grade lower than you were expecting? Follow the lead of some of Baylor’s most successful students and take advantage of FREE tutoring. Starting TODAY, students in chemistry, biology, math, and physics classes can drop in for FREE tutoring in BSB A.235, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.. This is [...]

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Music Therapist

September 19th, 2011 · No Comments · Creativity, Occupations

What is music therapy?  According to the American Music Therapy Association, Music Therapy is an allied health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, psychological, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. After assessing the strengths and needs of each client, the qualified music therapist provides the indicated treatment including [...]

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10 Major Links

September 15th, 2011 · No Comments · Career Counseling

Today we will explore a list of links available on the Career Counseling website for exploring your major, so grab a cup of coffee and join me on the tour! 1.  Majors and Prehealth Programs at Baylor   Our first stop is a list of all the majors and prehealth programs Baylor has to offer. [...]

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What majors will get me a job?

September 14th, 2011 · No Comments · Announcements, Majors, Web Resources

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