The annual University College majors fair was held Nov. 2 in the MSC ballroom to give students information about the different majors and opportunities at Prairie View A&M University.
Several departments set up booths filled with information pertaining to their programs. Advisors were also available to answer any questions that students had. Students were given an opportunity to change or declare a major or to select a minor. Tom Adams, an advisor in University College, stated that he was very pleased with the turnout.
Drawings were held and students and staff were given a chance to win various prizes.
Lettie Raab, executive director for University College, said, ” We are really excited about the number of high school seniors who showed up at this event. It gave students who attended the opportunity to see if the major that they have chosen is actually the major that they want to pursue. It was also an opportunity to share information among different departments and majors. This is an event that has garnered both national and international recognition.”
Many students decided to change their major or select a minor at the event after receiving information and talking to faculty members from various departments. “I got information about my major and also scholarships that I needed. Overall, I think that this event was very informative,” said freshman Jenell Moultrie.
After leaving the major’s fair, students were given an evaluation form to give their opinions of the event and could also make suggestions about how to improve next year’s fair.
” The majors fair has been a wonderful opportunity to explore the 62 majors that are offered here at Prairie View A&M University,” said Fred Bragg, the event’s coordinator. “At this event, students can get information about every major offered at Prairie View at one time in one place and student participation in this event has been fantastic. All administrators, deans, and faculty have participated in making this a worthwhile event. This event helps students graduate on time, and in some cases graduate early, because students are not faced with taking unnecessary classes. We plan to keep this program going every year to meet the needs of Prairie View students.