Year 11 Workshop - Researching Majors and Careers - 12 September 2013

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The Essentials of Year 11:

Researching

Majors/Programs and Careers

By the Secondary Counselors

12 September, 2013


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PART 1: CAREER INTEREST PROFILER

(BASED ON HOLLANDS CODES)
http://www.google.co.th/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=dNYce-ObrpskrM&tbnid=1hWF1XPzHoc_tM:&ved=0CAgQjRwwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Futsa.edu%2Fcareercenter%2Fstudents%2Fcareer_assessments%2FRIASEC_Holland_Codes.html&ei=QgYxUuCOCMOqrAejnoCQBw&psig=AFQjCNGIofObgZBZb5zFR24erK7DSdBfMQ&ust=1379030978192655


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Career Interest Profiler

The choice of an occupation is

an expression of personality

John Holland 1919 2008


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Video: Career Interest Profilerhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LdXVreJ07U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LdXVreJ07Uhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LdXVreJ07U


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The Holland Codes

Six factor typology that can be used to describe bothpersons and

work environments.Holland's theory does not assume that a person isjust one type or

that there are "only six types of people in the world."

The Holland Codes are used to describe 720 different personality

patterns.Usually only the two or three most dominant codes are used for

career guidance


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Doerpractical, physical, hands-on,

tool-oriented

Thinkeranalytical, intellectual,scientific, explorative

Creator

creative, original,independent, chaotic

Organizerdetail-oriented,organizing, clerical

Persuadercompetitive

environments,leadership, persuading

Helpercooperative, supporting,

helping, healing/nurturing


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Agriculture

Archaeology

Architect

Astronaut

Athlete

Chef Computer science

Driver

Electrical engineering

Engineer

Firefighter

Gardener

Information technology

Instructional technology

Martial arts

Mechanic/Automobiles

Mechanical engineering

Paramedic

Pharmacy

Physical therapy

Pilot

Police Officer

Soldier

Veterinarian

RealisticWorking with

your hands,

tools,

machines, and

things;

practical,mechanically

inclined, and

physical
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculturehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astronauthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sportspersonhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chefhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_sciencehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drivinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_engineeringhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefighterhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardenerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_technologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instructional_technologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_artshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanichttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobilehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanical_engineeringhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramedichttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharmacyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_therapyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviatorhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_Officerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldierhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterinarianhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterinarianhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldierhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_Officerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviatorhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_therapyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharmacyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramedichttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanical_engineeringhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobilehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanichttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_artshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instructional_technologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_technologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardenerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefighterhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_engineeringhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drivinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_sciencehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chefhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sportspersonhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astronauthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture


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Actuary

Computer science

Economist

Engineer

Finance

Lawyer

Mathematics

Pharmacy Physician/Medical

school

Professor (all fields)

Psychologist

Psychiatrist Science

Statistics

Surgeon

Investigative

Working with

theory and

information,

analytical,

intellectual,

scientific
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actuaryhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_sciencehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawyerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematicshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharmacyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physicianhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_schoolhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_schoolhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professorhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychologisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychiatristhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sciencehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statisticshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surgeonhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surgeonhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statisticshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sciencehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychiatristhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychologisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professorhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_schoolhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_schoolhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physicianhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharmacyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematicshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawyerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Financehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_sciencehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actuary


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Actor/Performance

Animation

Art therapy

Artist

Author/ Poet

Dance therapy

Expressive therapy

Graphic designer

Library and information

science[3]

Music therapy

Musician

Painter

ArtisticNon-

conforming,

original,

independent,

chaotic,

creative
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actorhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performancehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_therapyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authorhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poethttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_therapyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expressive_therapyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphic_designerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_and_information_sciencehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_and_information_sciencehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_therapyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musicianhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paintinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paintinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musicianhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_therapyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_and_information_sciencehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_and_information_sciencehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphic_designerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expressive_therapyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_therapyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poethttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authorhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_therapyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performancehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actor


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Art therapy

Audiologist

Babysitter

Caretaker

Counselor

Dance therapy

Education


Martial arts

Music therapy

Nurse Nutritionist

Physician

Professor

Psychologist

Social Work

Teacher Theology

Trainer (business) (Industry)

Speech-language pathologist

Occupational Therapist

Social

Cooperative

environments,

supporting,

helping,

healing/nurturing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_therapyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audiologisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babysitterhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caretakerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_Health_Counselorhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_therapyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instructional_technologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_artshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_therapyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nursehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutritionisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physicianhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professorhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychologisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Workhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teacherhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trainer_(business)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speech-language_pathologisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupational_Therapisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupational_Therapisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speech-language_pathologisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speech-language_pathologisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speech-language_pathologisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trainer_(business)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teacherhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Workhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychologisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professorhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physicianhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutritionisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nursehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_therapyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_artshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instructional_technologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_therapyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_Health_Counselorhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caretakerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babysitterhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audiologisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_therapy


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Administration

Academic administration

Business/MBA

Communications

Insurance

Investment Banker

Journalism

Law / Politics

Marketing / Advertising

Management Management Consultant

Public Health

Publishing

Public relations

Public policy Real Estate

Retail

Stockbroker

Salesmen

Enterprising

Competitive

environments,

leading,

persuading,

selling,

dominating,promoting,

status
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administration_(business)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_administrationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Businesshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MBAhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communication_studieshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insurancehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investment_Bankerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journalismhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politicshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marketinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advertisinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Managementhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Management_consultinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Healthhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Publishinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_relationshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_policyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Estatehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retailerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockbrokerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salesmenhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salesmenhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockbrokerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retailerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Estatehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_policyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_relationshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Publishinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Healthhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Management_consultinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Managementhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advertisinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marketinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politicshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journalismhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investment_Bankerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insurancehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communication_studieshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MBAhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Businesshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_administrationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administration_(business)


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Accountant

Actuary

Administration Academic administration

Banking/ Investment bank

Business/MBA

Clerk

Copy Editing


Payroll

Proofreader

Receptionist

Retail

Secretary

Technical writer

ConventionalPrecise, perfect

attention to

detail, orderly,

organizing,

status
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accountanthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actuaryhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bankinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investment_bankhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Businesshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MBAhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerk_(position)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copy_Editinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instructional_technologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payrollhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proofreaderhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Receptionisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retailerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretaryhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_writerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_writerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretaryhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retailerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Receptionisthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proofreaderhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Payrollhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instructional_technologyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copy_Editinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerk_(position)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MBAhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Businesshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investment_bankhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bankinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Actuaryhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accountant


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YourTest

Results

Career

Interest

Profile

Thousands of working adults

who are happy with their jobs


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How to research occupations?


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Matching Occupation ListLittle or No Preparation" to "Extensive Preparation


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Add to my list

Job Description Knowledge and Skills

Typical Tasks andActivities

US Salaries

Related Occupations Related College

Majors

Watch a CareerVideo

Related CareerClusters

and Pathways


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PART 2: WHAT NOW?(HOW DOES THIS APPLY TO MY LIFE?)


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Year 11 Career Survey

on Naviance


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UniQuest

Connecting Your Strengths andInterests with College Choice

Year 12 Assignment

August December 2014

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The Challenges of Work

Do you have what it takes?

Life is sometimes difficult, but it is a whole lot harder without a

good education and career Getting an education gives you more opportunities to get agood salary and do the things you want to do

Quitting is the easiest thing you can do, and then what?

Do you have what it takes? It is your career, your future, yourchoice!


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You don't need to have only one career goal in mind

It is fine to use university as a way to explore areas of

interest (Specifically in North America)

The average American worker holds 9.2 different jobs

between the ages of 18 and 34.(From the US Department of Labour)


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Why do we work?

Making money?

Yes, thats part of it, but not the whole story!

Those with a college degree will earn $500,000 more over a lifetime than their non-degree peers.


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Bad Fit

Nothing is worse than having a job that doesnt suit your

personality, or where you dont make use of your potential.


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Career SatisfactionWhen you work in an environmentwhere you get to express yourpersonality traits, talents, and skills in

a meaningful way that benefits others.

Individually: Take 2 minutes to write down what you think gives career satisfaction.

In pairs: Take 5 minutes to compare and discuss your ideas.


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Summer experiences

and campus visits

Year 11 Work Experience Week - June 2-6


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Research Careers using Road Trip Nation on Naviance


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PART 3:

STARTING TO THINK ABOUT POST-

SECONDARY EDUCATION AND PLANS


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What post-secondary options do I have? 3-4 year college degrees

Vocational school community college

Preparatory courses

Gap Year(s)

Military Service

Working full time

Internship experience

Starting your own business

Travel (and work)

Deferred applications

Are you ready for university?If not, what option(s) would you consider?


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What is a degree? First Degree

Undergraduate Degree

*Bachelors

Second Degree

(Post-) Graduate Degree:

*Masters

Third Degree

(Post-) Graduate Degree:

*Doctorate (PhD)
http://www.google.co.th/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=0-MDIAUaG7XPbM&tbnid=V_LcSRELSRTSpM:&ved=0CAgQjRwwADiuAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abcteach.com%2Fdocuments%2Fclip-art-graduation-illustration-yellow-cap-15712&ei=dgIwUpSLBsuJrAeq_oGwDA&psig=AFQjCNGRCEU6DljFTXWvR2AHB1bvRC5bzA&ust=1378964470174188http://www.google.co.th/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=0-MDIAUaG7XPbM&tbnid=V_LcSRELSRTSpM:&ved=0CAgQjRwwADiuAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abcteach.com%2Fdocuments%2Fclip-art-graduation-illustration-yellow-cap-15712&ei=dgIwUpSLBsuJrAeq_oGwDA&psig=AFQjCNGRCEU6DljFTXWvR2AHB1bvRC5bzA&ust=1378964470174188http://www.google.co.th/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=uixfhaPFv3r4FM&tbnid=R1LM9_r4s_TDqM:&ved=0CAgQjRwwADge&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.peertransfer.com%2F2012%2F10%2F11%2Fchoosing-a-major-consider-future-jobs%2Fcollege-student_choosing-major-2%2F&ei=KwMwUtCnGIGOrQefxoHAAQ&psig=AFQjCNHiJmAyt0Yo-6YL8fvqlWmriveFag&ust=1378964651478902


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Begin to think about your university program or major
http://www.google.co.th/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=uixfhaPFv3r4FM&tbnid=R1LM9_r4s_TDqM:&ved=0CAgQjRwwADge&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.peertransfer.com%2F2012%2F10%2F11%2Fchoosing-a-major-consider-future-jobs%2Fcollege-student_choosing-major-2%2F&ei=KwMwUtCnGIGOrQefxoHAAQ&psig=AFQjCNHiJmAyt0Yo-6YL8fvqlWmriveFag&ust=1378964651478902http://www.google.co.th/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=6ug45MIKhOWV4M&tbnid=nDhnEDZn1nMaPM:&ved=0CAgQjRwwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchoctawsap.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fwhen-should-student-declare-major.html&ei=JwQwUoeuGMeSrgfE3IDwBA&psig=AFQjCNG_tqiMe1b6etiJNnekDVIzXI861w&ust=1378964903492811


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What is a Major?

In many ways, a Major is like a contract

between you and the school you attend.

By declaring a Major, the student agrees to

perform certain work, (i.e. classes) in

exchange for a college degree.
http://www.google.co.th/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=6ug45MIKhOWV4M&tbnid=nDhnEDZn1nMaPM:&ved=0CAgQjRwwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fchoctawsap.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fwhen-should-student-declare-major.html&ei=JwQwUoeuGMeSrgfE3IDwBA&psig=AFQjCNG_tqiMe1b6etiJNnekDVIzXI861w&ust=1378964903492811http://www.google.co.th/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=to7czxazxWW4lM&tbnid=ESby7FvoNfmM2M:&ved=0CAgQjRwwADi3AQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.career.gatech.edu%2Fplugins%2Fcontent%2Findex.php%3Fid%3D77&ei=TwMwUrycJYfzrQftxYEw&psig=AFQjCNHcXwn9xeinSV6US5KjmEZEmawB9Q&ust=1378964687700121


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Another way of

thinking about it

A Major is simply an organized collection of classes,

either revolving around a: Subject (e.g. mathematics),

Theme (e.g. peace studies), or

Professional field (e.g. Pre-Med, Pre-Law,Engineering, etc.)

Check the Big book of Majors (in the College Library)
http://www.google.co.th/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=to7czxazxWW4lM&tbnid=ESby7FvoNfmM2M:&ved=0CAgQjRwwADi3AQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.career.gatech.edu%2Fplugins%2Fcontent%2Findex.php%3Fid%3D77&ei=TwMwUrycJYfzrQftxYEw&psig=AFQjCNHcXwn9xeinSV6US5KjmEZEmawB9Q&ust=1378964687700121http://www.mymajors.com/


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Choice of MajorStart researching Majors on MyMajors.com

(Link also on Naviance)

http://www.mymajors.com/list-of-college-majors.cfml
http://www.mymajors.com/http://www.mymajors.com/list-of-college-majors.cfmlhttp://www.mymajors.com/list-of-college-majors.cfmlhttp://www.mymajors.com/list-of-college-majors.cfmlhttp://www.mymajors.com/list-of-college-majors.cfmlhttp://www.mymajors.com/list-of-college-majors.cfmlhttp://www.mymajors.com/list-of-college-majors.cfmlhttp://www.mymajors.com/list-of-college-majors.cfmlhttp://www.mymajors.com/list-of-college-majors.cfmlhttp://www.mymajors.com/


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Choice of MajorUse your College Board account to research Majors on

MyRoad on College Board.com

(Link also on Naviance)
https://myroad.collegeboard.com/myroad/navigator.jsp?t=majors&i=indexhttps://myroad.collegeboard.com/myroad/navigator.jsp?t=majors&i=index


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Choice of Major


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Remember the importance of Grades

What kind of a student are you?

What are your IB scores like?

Your NIST and IB PredictedGrades will be the most

important factors in your

university applications.


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Extra-curricular Activities

You are not just a student!

What other activities are you involved in?

This is not just about university applications (whereparticipation in extra-curricular activities are

beneficial) but also about your health and well-being

Try to achieve a balance between academics and life


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Summer experiences and campus visits

Find opportunities to talk to people working in your

field of interest

Plan to do an internship

Visit universities whenever possible

If you cant visit universities, use your network of

Nisties throughout the world (facebook)


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I guess the most important thing about university isvisiting your favorite universities during the summerholiday.

I visited several universities, and I immediately knew I

belonged in William and Mary . When you visit a college, you'll be given a tour by a

tour guide (usually a college student) and you'll be ableto ask them all these questions.

What's great about this is that the tour guides arestudents so they'll understand what you're looking

for.


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UBCU of Washington

UC Berkeley UCLA U of Southern Californi

CCA

UC Davis Stanford U

LoyolaMarymount U Pepperdine U UC San Diego

U of San DiegoU of San Francisco

Seattle UU of Oregon


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UK: Song Kran Break

USA: March

(5 days during school)

To be Confirmed

M C


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My Career

Do you have what it takes?

It is your career, your future, your choice!


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Ok Time to Work!!

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Year 11 Workshop - Researching Majors and Careers - 12 September 2013