For my final blog post, I decided to head down to the STARR Career Center in the 2nd floor. I felt as though it was something I needed to explore more because I myself have issues regarding what my major will be, and what I will do the future as a career. Walking down the hallway outside the center, there were numerous bulletin boards about what STARR Career Center was all about, how they can help Baruch students, as well as different resources for us to use. Some bulletin boards also had different charts on how to choose a major and what would be the best path for someone who is not completely sure of what they want to do. There were also pictures of previous students who found the center helpful, giving the impression that it could be an effective way to narrow down my choices.
I intended to go in for a walk-in appointment, however that was not possible today due to the Thanksgiving break coming up. I did talk to a woman there that sat up front, who was very nice to me. She explained their hours, and what they offer in the center. She also gave me a little paper that had the hours for that week as well as what to bring when making an actual appointment, like a resume. In a room, I noticed a career counselor already talking to a student, and I could hear bits of their conversation which seemed very thorough in terms of helping the student. I thanked her for her help, and walked out. On the way out I noticed some paper holder things (I’m blanking on the name) that were organized based on different things a student may need help with. One was labeled holding papers that said how to choose a major, another had different resources online that we could use, and the paper I took was from the holder that had papers on what majors Baruch has. Although I wasn’t able to talk to an actual counselor, I felt like me exploring at the center still aided me in knowing how many resources I have at hand and how easily accessible they are. I will definitely be going back to the STARR Career Center, as I think it can help me a lot in decisions regarding my future. 