Major PresentationsTyler, Margaret, Alexandra, Quentin, and Rebekah

Mystery MajorEmployer Name Job Title Location

American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator Winston-Salem, NC

Barnes and Nobles Sales Associate Winston-Salem, NC

LPGA Professional Golfer Hartford, CT

Sageworks Sales Representative Raleigh, NC

Tacoma General Hospital Phlebotomist Tacoma, WA

Teach for America Teacher So. Louisiana

University of Colorado Boulder

Women’s Asst. Soccer Coach

Boulder, CO

WFU Admissions Counselor Winston-Salem, NC

Telluride Sports Rental Technician Telluride, CO

Religon

What is a Religion Major?● Studying how human beings and human cultures express and experience

their religious needs, beliefs and values

● The study of both specific religious traditions and the general nature of religion as a phenomenon of human life

● Look at different religions, their history, its function in society, and ways religions can be expressed (such as ritual, symbols, myths, scripture, and theology)

● Study responses, both behavioral and intellectual, to some of the great questions of human life (including origins, death, suffering, hope, love and the nature of the self)

● Bringing together different perspectives and approaches from other fields to better understand the dynamics of a religious community

Careers

● Non-profit work● Counseling● Business● Law● Ministry● Teaching

Skills

● Tolerance● Cultural Diversity● The ability to think critically and analytically● Research● Expressing and analyzing thoughts and

ideas

Update on Professional

~300 Religion majors on Wake Forest’s Alumni group

Surprising Facts

● Rashida Jones & Maggie Gyllenhall

Mystery MajorEmployer Name Job Title Location

Harry Fox Assistant-Music Licensing New York, NY

Manhattan Theatre Club Production Intern New York, NY

Mannes School of Music Graduate Studies in Bassoon

New York, NY

Pinellas Park Middle School

6th Grade History Teacher Tampa, FL

WFU School of Medicine Medical Student Winston-Salem, NC

Fayetteville State University

Opera Performer Fayetteville, NY

AmeriCorp Intern Perry Point, MD

WFU Admissions Counselor Winston-Salem, NC

Peabody Conservatory of Music

Graduate Student in Vocal Persormance

Baltimore, MD

Music

What is a Music Major?

● 2 different majors; music in liberal arts and music performance

● Both give a solid grounding in music theory and history, with additional coursework in performance and ensembles

● Focus on separate areas of specialization: performance, music theory, composition, or education

● Music performance majors have to pass an audition in front of the entire music department before taking higher level classes

Careers

● Artist and Repertoire Person● Composer● Critic● Engineer/Mixer● Music Attorney● Promoter● Special Events Coordinator● Talent Agent

Skills

● Ability to read, write, and perform music● Creativity and artistic expression● ability to concentrate intensely for long periods of

time● Ability to perceive patterns/structures● Ability to lead and participate in small and large

groups● Perseverance● Keen hearing

Update on Professional

~170 music majors on Wake Forest’s alumni page on Linkedin

Interesting Facts

Jamie Foxx Kristin Bell

Interest Level

● Decreased interest● Early commitment, need a certain level of

talent before being accepted● Narrow career path● Many graduates are still continuing

education rather than working

Mystery Major Employer Name Job Title Location

Ameriprise Financial Advisor Birmingham, AL

U.S. Army Field Artillery Officer Fort Campbell, KY

Madalena Consulting Consultant Venetia, PA

Agilis Benefit Services Sales Analyst St. Croix, US Virgin Islands

Central Middle School 7th Grade Math/Science Teacher

NC

AOL Quality Assurance Tester Dulles, VA

U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenant Fort Bragg, NC

Wachovia Securities Financial Specialist New York, NY

Two Toasters Android Mobile Developer Durham, NC

Computer Science

What is the Computer Science Major?● Computer science deals with the logical and mathematical foundations of computing, techniques

for solving problems with computer programs, and the technical underpinnings of computer hardware and networks.

● This major prepares its graduates to provide technical support for computer operations and to develop new computer hardware and software systems

● Students can look forward to working with major computer manufacturers, software development corporations, the communications industry and consulting firms

● You’ll always live in a world of acronyms: HTML, TCP/IP, MS, IT, OS—and the list changes constantly so majors must keep up to date with new technologies

Careers● Analyst● Applications Research Programmer● Application Specialist● Consultant● Computer Systems/Software Sales Representative● Data Processing Manager● Database Administrator● Educator● Engineer● Network Manager● Programmer● Project Manager● Software Engineer● Systems Administrator● Systems Engineer● Technician

Skills● Ability to trace problems to their sources● Analyzing communication situations● Skilled at clarifying problems or situations● Systematizing/organizing material● Organizing/classifying data● Able to anticipate and diagnose problems● Perceiving/defining cause and effect relationships● Decision making● Proficiency for accuracy and detail● Ability to work under pressure ● Ability to work with others.

Update on Professionals

530 Computer Science majors on LinkedIn

Interesting Facts Jimmy Fallon Larry Page & Sergey Brin Reed Hastings

Marissa Mayer

More or Less Interested?● I am definitely more interested in the field after seeing the success of those

who majored in it. ● Always a need for this major in the job market● Many skills that match my strengths

Mystery Major

Employer Job Title Location

Adams Outdoor Advertising Sales Associate Charlotte, NC

Allegheny General HospitalResearch Assistant to a hand surgeon

Pittsburgh, PA

Appalachian Service Project Volunteer Coordinator Johnson City, TN

Blackbaud Software Instructor Charleston, SC

Contemporary Endodontics with Dr. David Wan

Dental Assistant Houston, TX

Houston Independent School District

Substitute Teacher Houston, TX

Moai Films, Inc. Film Production Assistant Los Angeles, CA

Modeling in New York Model New York, NY

National Institutes of Health Researcher Bethesda, MD

USA National Field Hockey Team

Professional Field Hockey Player

Winston-Salem, NC

Vanderbilt University Graduate Student Nashville, TN

What is the Health and Exercise Science Major?

• Primary focus of HES at WFU: promoting health and preventing/treating disease through thoughtful behaviors, emphasizing physical activity, and nutrition

• Program purpose: to research and to share knowledge through education and service

• Can lead to further studies in medicine, allied-health, or immediate employment

Careers

EducatorEpidemiologist

Fitness Center ManagerNurse

NutritionistOccupational Therapist

Personal Trainer

Physical TherapistPhysician

Physician AssistantPhysiologist

Public Health AdvocateRecreational Therapist

Research AssistantPharmaceutical Sales Rep

Skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Leading/coordinating

• Strong understanding of anatomy and physiology

• Awareness of proper nutrition

• Caring

• Ability to assess the physical condition of others.

• Organizing

• Motivating/developing others

• Problem-solving

Update on Professionals

• 643 HES majors in the Wake Forest Alumni group on LinkedIN

Interesting Facts

● Influential people in health and fitness: Dr. Oz, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michelle Obama, Dr. Sanjay Gupta

• TV shows: Big Fat Loser, Extreme Weight Loss• Books:

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health

Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance

Interest Level

• Increased interest

• Skills that match my strengths

• Variety of possible careers

Mystery Major

History

What is the History Major?

● History is the study of major social, economic, political and cultural events of the past

● Students are encouraged to develop an understanding of the history and culture of ancient, medieval, as well as modern times, including those societies outside traditional American and European boundaries

● The subject matter broadens a student’s perspective as classroom instruction applies the results of historical study for the preservation and future growth of nations and institutions

Skills

● Ability to analyze historical works● Research skills as demonstrated in papers and

exams● Capacity to learn a foreign language● Talented at evaluating and interpreting events,

information, and ideas as they relate to the past● Skilled in written and oral expression of ideas● Time management skills; and ability to retain

diverse sets of information.

Careers

ArchivistAttorneyCIA/FBI AgentConsultantCuratorEditorEducatorFinancial AnalystForeign Service OfficerJournalist

Legislative Aide

Lobbyist

Market Analyst

Museum Director

Physician

Politician

Press Secretary

Public Relations Specialist

Writer

Interesting Facts

LinkedIn

● 1945 people on LinkedIn

Interest in History Major

● More interested o Diverse skill seto Interestingo Can be applied to a wide variety of careers