For many students, entering college is a time full of infinite opportunities. But along with the excitement of being a new student, there is often the anxiety of picking a major.
The University of Memphis held its ninth annual Discover Your Major Day on Thursday, Oct. 3, in the University Center Ballroom in hopes of helping alleviate such stresses.
Lawn signs, banners and a bustling of student traffic all lead the way to the event full of informative tables for an impressive showing of the majors offered at the University of Memphis.
“I needed to find out more information about what I want to major in; I had no idea at the beginning of the year…I came in undecided," said Trey Seymour, a U of M freshman.
While some students enter into college well aware and confident in their plans for their future career goals, there is a resounding majority that struggle to find their path.
However, that is why Discover Your Major Day was created and has become a successful event that many students, often freshman, rely on for guidance and knowledge of the various majors offered.
“Discover Your Major Day is an opportunity for students to 'shop' for a major in an informal setting," according to the U of M Academic Counseling website. “They can gather information, meet with current faculty and advisors, and learn more about the many areas of study available at the U of M.”