Calendar of Workshops and Events

Pizza and a Major Workshops, Spring 2012
Presented by Advising First and The Career Center

Are you ready to start the process of choosing your major, or are you currently in a major that may not be the right fit? Join us to learn more about the tools and resources used at the Advising First Center for Exploratory Students and the FSU Career Center to help you declare your major with confidence! You’ll walk away with a better understanding of yourself, majors and careers to research, and the relief of knowing that you’ve already started this process! FREE PIZZA will be provided to all who attend!
01/17/2012	Self-Exploration: Applying your values/interests/skills to major and career decisions. Our self-exploration workshop will launch your major and career decision-making journey by helping you determine how your current values, interests, and skills translate into a major and future career. Location: Dunlap Success Center, room 2201/2202 Time: Tuesday, January 17th, 7:00 p.m.
01/24/2012	Major Exploration: Learning your MAJOR options! With over 130 majors at FSU, knowing what’s out there and narrowing down your choices can be challenging. With the support of online resources and both academic and career advisors, let us help you understand how to research your options and explore the majors that match your values, interests, and skills. The search for your perfect major begins now! So, come on out and let us assist you in kicking off your exploration journey! You might leave saying: "WOW! I never knew about that major!” Location: Dunlap Success Center, room 2201/2202 Time: Tuesday, January 24th, 7:00 p.m.
01/31/2012	Career Exploration: Matching Majors to Occupations! Don’t know how your major matches potential occupations? Join us in our Career Center scavenger hunt to identify occupations that match your major – both the typical and the non-traditional. Learn how you can make yourself more marketable to future employers by looking at transferrable skills, internships, and gaining work experience. Location: Dunlap Success Center, room 2201/2202 Time: Tuesday, January 31st, 7:00 p.m.
Major and Career Panels, Spring 2012 Presented by Advising First and The Career Center
The Major and Career Panels are open to all students interested in hearing valuable major and career information, advice, and personal success stories from students, faculty/staff, and community members in the representative majors and careers. We will highlight the values, interests, and skills needed to be successful in each zone and occupational trends. Exploratory students are encouraged to attend at least one panel discussion this spring.
02/08/2012	Liberal Arts and Pre-Law Location: Oglesby Union Room 314-315 Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm
02/09/2012	Business Focused Location: Oglesby Union Room 314-315 Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm
02/14/2012	Counseling, Education, & Helping Professions Location: Oglesby Union Room 314-315 Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm
02/15/2012	STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Location: Oglesby Union Room 314-315 Time: 3:30-5:00pm
02/21/2012	Health Professions Location: Askew Student Life Building (SLB) Room 101 Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm
02/22/2012	Communication, Entertainment, & Production Location: Askew Student Life Building (SLB) Room 101 Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm
For More Information: Linda Burns, Program Manager Advising First Center for Exploratory Students 850-645-2847 lburns@admin.fsu Kathy Dorsett, Assistant Director Florida State University Career Center 850-644-6431 kdorsett@admin.fsu.edu