General Studies Advising Fair, Spring 2025

11:00-11:45 a.m. - Career Paths Using Economics and Political Science

Have you always had an interest in policy? Explore the careers available to economics and political science majors, the typical paths, and skills required.

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11:00-12:00 p.m. - Personal and Professional Benefits of Being Multilingual

Join us for a panel discussion about how knowing more than one language has enhanced the personal and professional lives of our panelists.  Do you speak more than one language? How has that changed your life for the better?  Do you wish you spoke more than one language?  Have you considered majoring in General Studies with a World Languages focus?  Come and be inspired.  

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1:30-2:30 p.m - Tips for Transfer Planning 

Join us for a general overview, resources, and strategies to make plans to transfer. Learn about resources to help you transfer successfully and key things to think about as you plan to transfer.

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2:00-3:00 p.m. – The Degree Evaluation

Gain a general understanding of the Degree Evaluation tool, including how to understand degree requirements and course options for each and how to use this tool to identify course sequences to make an academic plan for degree completion.

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3:00-4:00 p.m. - Prerequisites for Success: Course Planning for a Career as a Physical Therapist, Physician Assistant or Pharmacist

Are you planning to be a PT, PA, or Pharmacist? We'll talk about the required courses for each and tips for staying on track.

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9:00-11:00 a.m. - Drop-in Program Advising for General Studies

Join us on Zoom to meet with a General Studies program advisor for your core, plan summer and/or fall courses, talk about what's needed to graduate and when, and talk about transfer plans after graduation.

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1:00-2:00 p.m. - Social Science Pathways to a Social Work Career

Learn how coursework and experience in the social sciences can lead to Social Work careers, with a focus on working with schools, community agencies, healthcare providers, mental health and psychiatric programs, the CJ system and more!

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3:00-5:00 p.m. – Drop-in Program Advising for General Studies

Join us on Zoom to meet with a General Studies program advisor for your core, plan summer and/or fall courses, talk about what's needed to graduate and when, and talk about transfer plans after graduation.

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11:00 AM-12:00 p.m. - The Transferable Degree: How History Majors Thrive in Diverse Careers Beyond Teaching

This session explores how history majors develop valuable skills such as critical thinking, research, and communication, which open doors to careers in law, business, government, media, and more—well beyond the traditional teaching path. 

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1:00-2:00 p.m. - Pathways to a Degree in Nursing 

In this session, we will explore the different pathways to earning ADN and BSN degrees. Additionally, we will review the required courses that students must complete to prepare for these programs. 

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3:30-4:30 p.m. - How to Become a Writer

Hear our panelists share their journey as writers and how their English major prepared them for this career path. Come with questions! 

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