Know Thyself: Declaration of Major

Manchester College requires all students to submit an Election of Major form by their Junior year.
Having come to Manchester with seventeen credit hours transferring, I am currently a second-semester Sophomore; therefore, I had to submit an Election of Major form. After much indecision and disagreement with family, I decided that I would major in English with a Writing Concentration and minor in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Journalism - which I will officially declare in a little over two hours.

What a person majors in may not necessarily determine what his/her career will be, but does provide the skills necessary to work in the field associated with his/her major. As an English major with a minor in Journalism, I will be familiar with the Associated Press style and participate in an internship. These requirements for my minor give me the background I will need to compete in the job market.

The classes required for each major are critical to their field. Treat each class as an opportunity to obtain the knowledge required to be competitive in today's job market. Internships are also an opportunity to develop the skills and motivation needed to become a model employee.

For guidance in choosing a major or career path, schedule an appointment with Career Services by contacting Betty Butterbaugh at bjbutterbaugh@manchester.edu!