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Summer is the Time to Explore - 6 Tips for the Undecided Student
Summer is the Time to Explore - 6 Tips for the Undecided Student
Did you know that it’s completely normal to enter college and not be 100% sure of major or career choices? According to research about 80% of students change their major at least once during their college career. There are many factors that influence our career choices. Just a few to consider: Personality: who are you? What are your personality traits? Skills: What are you good at? What classes do you do well in? Values: What is important to you? Interests: What subjects do you enjoy? What do you enjoy doing in your free time? You may not be able to answer all these questions yet, and some of these may change over time. No wonder choosing a major can be so difficult!!! Below are some tips on finding the major that is the best fit for you:
Utilize Career Services to help navigate career and major choices.
Our Career Services staff are trained professionals that can help you explore and develop educational and career goals. We have many assessments and resources that can help guide you in exploring career and major decisions. Schedule a career services appointment and we will get you started!
Plan to attend the Zoom Career Services Summer 2024 workshops.
Attend a workshop and learn about the various factors to explore to find the right major for you. Find the workshop Zoom link and to review all the events being offered this summer on our the Career Services website.
Enroll in FS 101, Career Development and Decision-Making Course this Fall’24.
FS 101 is a 3-credit elective, in this course you will spend the semester exploring and learning about yourself, and the career decision making process. You will explore and develop your own educational and career goals.
Network and Utilize Your Supports.
Do you have friends or family members in your chosen career field? Or do you know somebody who knows somebody? If so, they are a valuable resource to connect with! Schedule an “Informational Interview” to learn more about their career. Write down all your questions that you have about their career and schedule time to meet with them.
Give it a Test Drive!
Job Shadowing, Volunteering, Internships or Part-time jobs are all great ways to experience and learn about careers. You will gain valuable experience and discover it is the right career for you. There are many other benefits as well. Not only do these experiences look great on your resume, you will build a network of professionals in the field and it may even lead to future employment. Please review information regarding experiential learning opportunities and reach out to our office to learn more.
Don’t get Discouraged!
Maybe you thought you had an idea but changed your mind, that’s okay. Learning what you do not like is just as valuable as what you do like. Career development is a life-long process, and these decisions do not happen overnight. Throughout life you will grow and change, situations change and your career decisions may change as well. You do not need to have it all figured out just yet… Finding a major that suits all your interests is a great start!
Check out our numerous resources on the career services website and arrange your appointment. You can schedule a Career Appointment today by emailing us at careerservices@hacc.edu or by calling (717) 780-2433.
HACC Learning Commons Summer Updates
HACC Learning Commons Summer Updates
The Learning Commons will be closed on Thursday July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
New from the Test Center: Check the ATI website for on-campus TEAS Dates in July and August.
Check the Tutoring page for updated schedules for the summer and information about weekly TEAS Study sessions!
Summer Reading options from the Library: If you love reading glossy magazines but end up misplacing your copy or spilling coffee on it, Flipster is for you. Flipster is where HACC patrons can page through The Atlantic, Prevention, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, and Writer's Digest in full color.
You can download the Flipster app on your preferred device, login with your HACC credentials and enjoy reading articles about Ed Sheeran and Gisele Bündchen. Or learn about foods that heal or adult autism in a recent issue of Prevention. You can savor a long read from The Atlantic and then figure out how to get your own work published with help from Writer's Digest.
Learn more on Ebsco's Flipster Libguide or check it out for yourself on the Flipster Homepage (be sure to log into myHACC first).
Join Our Amazing Team!
Join Our Amazing Team!
Do you remember your first semester at HACC? Were you nervous or overwhelmed? Do you want to help students turn their nerves into excitement and energy? Are you excited to share your story and what you have learned? Would you like to do all of this and develop your leadership skills, make new friends, and get involved with the HACC community?
Learn why Orientation Leader and recent HACC graduate McKenzie Hall loved working with the NSO team:
“Being a student worker for the New Student Orientation team has helped me build interpersonal skills and leadership qualities. The greatest gift I received from the NSO team was their amazing support and encouragement throughout my educational journey. The flexibility of the job made it easy to find the balance between work life and school life. It was a pleasure meeting and working with Nakia, Ayelet, and Jenny as well as the other departments here at HACC, and the students that I had the opportunity to mentor.”
Search no more! Apply NOW to become an Orientation Leader with the New Student Orientation team!
Learn how to plan and implement new student orientation programs, improve your public speaking skills, collect and analyze data, and more!
For more information, or to apply, visit College Central Network or email us at orientation@hacc.edu.
HACC Foundation Donors Support You
HACC Foundation Donors Support You
Many of you may have received scholarships and/or emergency assistance funds from the HACC Foundation. This funding is possible because of the generosity of our donors.
During HACC’s 60 years of service to our communities, there have been so many donors who have made an impact on our students. As we celebrate HACC’s 60th anniversary, we are also celebrating our top 60 donors.
See some of the supporters that have made this funding possible.
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