your academic career at texas a&m from backpack to briefcase presented by: general academic...
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Your Academic Career at Texas A&M
From Backpack to Briefcase
Presented by:General Academic ProgramsStudent Counseling Service
Career Center
Top 10 Mistakes Freshmen Make
10. Not knowing catalog requirements for their degree.
9. Not being familiar with the academic calendar.
8. Listening to other students rather than looking in the catalog.
7. Having parents or others take care of their business.
6. Not following instructions for a procedure.
5. Expecting policies to apply to everyone except them.
4. Blaming mistakes on their advisor.
3. Forgetting to notify appropriate office of address/phone changes.
10. Neglecting to drop classes when not attending.-Dorothy Kaiser, Registrar’s Office, Hardin-Simmons University
1. Not attending classes!!!
Take Charge!!This is YOUR education! It is
YOUR responsibility!
General Academic ProgramsHotard Hall
Academic AdvisorsARE:
Knowledgeable about degree programs
Familiar with Rules and Regulations
Experienced with designing balanced course loads
Experts in creating educational and professional objectives that suit student’s demonstrated abilities and interests
CAN:Assist with course selection and registration
Help develop future career goals
Process Q-drops and withdrawals
Provide accurate information
Refer students to specialized campus services
What Advisors Don’t Do
Make choices for you
Read minds
Use Jedi powers on students
Call you for daily check-ins
Core CurriculumCommunications 6 hoursMathematics/Logic 6 hoursCitizenship 12 hoursSciences 8 hoursSocial & Behavioral Sciences *3 hoursHumanities *3 hoursVisual & Performing Arts *3 hoursPhysical Education 2 hoursInternational & Cultural Diversity *6 hours
*What does this mean?
General Studies (aka G-Studs!)
We typically help:
Undecided or undeclared students
Less than 60 hours total college credit
2.0 A&M GPA
Students find Waldo
Student Counseling Service
Academic and Career Counseling &Testing Service
Cain Hall
Transitioning to Aggieland
This is your major task.
Change, even good change, can be stressful.
Be patient and give yourself time for the adjustment.
Transitioning to Aggieland
How did you study in high school?
Transitioning to Aggieland
Being a student is a full-time job. Study 2-3 hours per week, per class. Find a place to study other than your room. Make connections in class and join a study group.
Academic Counseling
Academic counselors can help.
Common academic counseling goals: Improving time management skills Improving concentration and avoiding
distractions Increasing academic motivation/attitude Improving stress management skills Increasing test grades Decreasing test anxiety
Academic Counseling
Students can meet with a counselor individually, as well as…
Attend academic workshops: Time Management Study Success Strategies Maintaining Focus
Join an academic group
Visit our Academic & Career Resource Center
Career Counseling
How many know what career path they will follow after graduation?
How do you know your best option?
Career Counseling
Start with yourself. The more you learn about your interests, personality, values, and skills, the better decision you will make.
Consider taking an assessment like the Strong Interest Inventory or the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to help you make or confirm your decision.
Students can meet individually with a counselor or participate in a career exploration group.
Student Counseling Service
SCS also offers these services:
Personal counselingGroup counseling Psychiatric servicesCrisis InterventionLearning Disability/ADD Screenings
Learning Disability/ADD Screenings
Learning disability screenings are appropriate for all students who have concerns that they may have an undiagnosed learning disability or ADD.
Screening is not the formal evaluation resulting in a diagnosis. It is a decision making tool for the student, because the formal evaluation is quite expensive.
Screenings help determine if there is enough evidence of a learning disability or ADD to justify going forward with the formal evaluation.
Student Counseling Service
All SCS services are covered by your Student Service fee. There are no additional charges.
To schedule an initial appointment, students can visit our website: http://scs.tamu.edu
Career Center209 Koldus Building
What the Career Center
Can Do For You!
Career Advising Services for All Majors
Career CoordinatorsResume ReviewsJob Search SkillsNetworking Contacts
Walk-In or by Appointment209 Koldus845-5139
Career Resources Library
Career Planning Information
Internship Listings
Major-related Resources
Online Services
Already Paying for HireAggies.comCareer and Industry ProfilesAggieE-folioSalary Information
CareerCenter.tamu.edu
WorkshopsFor NowCareer Center
Registration OrientationResume WritingCareer Fair Preparation Interviewing SkillsMock InterviewsDress Your Professional
BestDining EtiquetteDeveloping a Career
Portfolio
For a Little LaterCooperative
Education Orientation
Job Search StrategiesOn-site Company
InterviewingSalary Evaluation
and NegotiationApplying to Graduate
School Industry Panel
Discussions
Interviewing ServicesHireAggies.com Job PostingsOn-campus interviews
(Over 14,000 conducted this year…Whoop!)Resumes Drops (Over 163,000 submitted this year!)Career Fairs (for all students
and majors!)
Employers expect it! Increases your marketability at graduation!Confirm your major and career optionsUnderstand classroom theory
vs. real world applicationsEarn $$$Make employment contactsDevelop confidence and professional skills
Work Before Graduation To Gain Experience
How to Gain Experience
Cooperative Education
Externships
Internships
Work Abroad
Job Shadowing
Career Center209 Koldus Building(979) 845-5139http://careercenter.tamu.edu
Student Counseling ServiceCain Hall(979) 845-4427http://scs.tamu.edu
General Academic ProgramsHotard Hall(979) 845-5916http://gest.tamu.edu
From Backpack to Briefcase