Hollins graduates prove time and time again that this is indeed true. Each person is born with a unique set of interests, skills, and aptitudes. This set of individual characteristics will be a better match for some academic disciplines than for others. Selecting a major on this basis is more likely to bring greater satisfaction both in career choices and style of life. Network with members of faculty in departments that interest you.
Professors have the important academic background that is essential to choosing a major.
Many faculty members also have had employment experience and can help students explore options for practical applications of academic majors. Use the Career Development Center to help you find out more about your interests and personality. While the ultimate decision belongs to each student, it is often helpful to talk with another person who can offer additional information or a different perspective. Use the Career Assistance Network to talk with Hollins graduates in career fields that interest you. They can offer valuable information on their own experiences in selecting a major and using their liberal arts skills in the real world.