I attended this workshop because I had to fulfill my Career Exploration requirement, but I learned that I could, in the future, create an ad hoc major by combining two liberal arts majors from teh Weissman School of Arts and Science. The workshop was from 5 to 6:30 n VC 2-190 and led by an experienced woman who was also the first of the four people from whom it is required to get a signature to succesfully go through with the Ad Hoc. There were also three alumni and them speaking was perhaps the best part of the workshop. I was really inspired by one of them who decided to combine Finance with one other liberal arts (I think it was Communications), but unfortunately they no longer allow Finance courses to count for the Ad Hoc. They also gave out a few great cookies and the speakers gave good advice about other Career Development programs as well — peer to peer,mock interviews, resume help, etc. I would definitely recommend this workshop to others who are interested in Liberal Arts because, like one of the speakers said, it is something that stands out in an interview and so, instead of the you answering about your education, you could be talking about it. But it does definitely take motivation and passion so Ad Hocs aren’t for those who aren’t willing to put in the work. After getting a signature from the elderly “gateway” woman one must get two signatures from the two departments (s)he is combining and then the last from the board I think. It was outside my comfort zone for sure, but I think I got good advice if I do end up going to the Weissman School.
Create Your Own Major 12/3/09 Career Exp.
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Great! I hope this will help you to choose your major!