LIU GEAR UP

We hope classes are going well. Although your college experience has been less than ideal, we encourage you to find ways to maximize your experience even if that means doing so virtually!!

And just like that another semester in college has started or is about to start. Check out a few tips for the first week of school and beyond.

As the use of technology continues to be on the rise, trained professionals are necessary to solve technical problems, improve efficiency, and maintain security. Check out career paths for Computer and Information Sciences degrees! If any pique your interest, do some of your own research to determine appropriate degree(s) to pursue.

Is there a teacher/educator who made a great difference in your educational journey? What was it about that teacher/educator that made a long lasting impact in your life?

Teachers/educators have a wonderful opportunity to help shape minds of scholars and make a positive difference. Check out career paths in Education that you may consider pursuing!

Do you have a passion for the arts? Do you enjoy creating something that enables you to connect with an audience? If so, check out some of the career paths associated with Visual and Performing Art Degrees.

Are you interested in media and other forms of communication? According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, jobs are projected to grow at a rate of 4% in the next 10 years?! So, check out career paths for Communication and Journalism degrees!

Are you intrigued with the mind and studying human behaviors? If you haven’t done so, can we suggest that you take an Intro to Psych class? Check out the diverse career paths available with a degree in Psychology!

Often times students pursuing pre-professional tracks (e.g., pre-med, pre-vet, pre-dental), choose these type of majors! Apart from thinking only about going to med, vet, or dental school, consider fully exploring the available career paths with biological and biomedical science degrees in case you change your mind and/or decide to take a break and work first!

🙃 Did you know that Ms. A majored in Chemical Engineering for the first 1.5 years in college?! 🤯🤯 Those three semesters involved A LOT of Math and Science Courses!

If you have a love for math, science, and problem solving, check out the field of engineering! 😉 If any of the career paths pique your interest, do some of your own research to determine appropriate degree(s) to pursue! Minorities and females are underrepresented in engineering careers. So, let’s change that!! 💪🏽

At times, these type of degrees may be frowned upon because it may be hard to conceptualize the jobs that may result with just an undergraduate degree. In spite of this, never lose sight of the various career options available because “social science is a branch of learning that examines society’s institutions—their structures, theoretical foundations, evolution, and interrelationships—and how they affect and are affected by human behavior.” -Source: KU Career Services

If any of the Social Sciences and History career paths pique your interest, do some of your own research to determine appropriate degree(s) to pursue. To take it a step further, is there a “dream” job that you desire. Check out the degree requirements and go from there.

Many students attended a Health Professions High School. What an awesome opportunity to be exposed to some health-related careers from an early age. However, don't let your exposure and/or limited knowledge of all the wonderful health profession careers limit you from taking time to see what may suit you the best.

So, today, we are exploring Health Profession degrees. If any of the career paths pique your interest, do some of your own research to determine appropriate degree(s) to pursue.

Did you know that, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, 80% of college students change their major at least once? Some even change their major up to six times before finally finding a suitable fit. Over the next two weeks, check out our posts to see what the top 10 popular majors are!

Today, let's explore Business degrees. If any of the career paths pique your interest, do some of your own research to determine appropriate degree(s) to pursue.