University College gives students direction

 was Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Prairie View A&M University's Memorial Student Center for undergraduate and high school students to acquire information about the university's variety of majors and support services.
Similar to the fairs in the past, the 11th Annual Majors' Fair had booths for each department, as well as support services that offered ample information and resources for students who may be confused about their major or needing advice on choosing a major or minor. Support services such as the Student Academic Success Center also played a role in the success of the fair. They offered students the information to be proactive in their classes and tips on receiving financial aid for classes and supplies.
"The Annual Majors' Fair was designed for high school and students already attending to become aware of the resources that are available at the university," said Fred Bragg director of the Majors' Fair.
According to Bragg, there were 36 booths set up during the fair and about 700 students, including high school students attended. In addition to students acquiring resources for their majors, lunch was provided and a drawing in which students and staff could receive prizes throughout the event. At the end of the event, the winners of the booth-decorating contest were revealed to the public and received a trophies.
"We had about 25-30 students visit our booth which isn't bad, but out of those students there was a tremendous interaction which was really good," said Horace Hodge, a representative from the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences.
Richard Cisneros, a representative of the Student Academic Success Center, said, "The fair was very successful, I had about 150-200 people visit my booth to get resources about our services and as a first time participant, I liked the fair a lot and I think I helped a lot of students out with information concerning careers, financial aid, class preparation, and other issues students have on campus."
The fair helped undergraduate students develop a clear path to their careers.
"I was able to meet with different faces in the major and they really helped the transition to my major become easier, I also was able to receive resources from the tutoring centers which before I did not know about," said Indy Nelson, after changing her major to business.
As a nursing student, Te'Airrah Leeper felt the Student Academic Success Center helped the most by providing resources to prepare for the nursing tests.
Leeper said, "I didn't change my major, but I did get information regarding the services on campus for students. The Student Success Center helped me to be proactive as a nursing major as well as tips to prepare for class and be financially equipped." The 11th Annual Major's Fair had another successful year.
Bragg said, "We had a really good turnout and it went very well and for those who attended we have a student and staff evaluation section I would love for you to visit for concerns or suggestions."