University College hosted a majors fair in the MSC ballroom on Oct. 30. The fair was open to all students and gave deans and department heads an opportunity to interact with students on a personal level.
“This fair gave students the opportunity to build connections with different colleges and majors,” said Doris Morgan-Bloom, an academic advisor for University College.
Six hundred prospective Prairie View students visited the majors fair in hopes of clarifying their career and major choice. Forest Brook High School located in Houston, Texas, had the highest attendance of the high schools.
“I got a lot of information that pertained to scholarships and my future major which is communications,” said Joneka Pardue of Forest Brook High School.
Students were also given the opportunity to get a head start on applying for financial aid. Staff members were on hand to answer questions and offer advice on filing for student aid.
Students also took advantage of the opportunity to seek information pertaining to summer internships. Nykeki Broussard of INROADS supplied information on obtaining corporate internships in cities such as Chicago, Dallas, and Houston.
Lai’Kua Gill of Smiley High School felt that her attendance at the fair gave her a head start on choosing a career after college. “I felt that the majors fair gave me a chance to get information pertaining to all of my academic concerns,” she said.
Deans and department heads were on hand to meet prospective students and give them an overall description of each represented major.
The fair gave students a chance to consider many career choices.
“Although I am a senior the majors fair gave me a wider perspective of career choices after graduation,” said DeCreasha Nolan.
The majors fair was overseen and coordinated by Fred Bragg who serves as an academic advisor in the University College.
Overall the University College majors fair achieved its goals of educating the student body, providing valuable academic connections, and correcting any misconceptions regarding a specific college major.