The second Major/Minor Fair was held at Shippensburg University on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 3 – 5 p.m.

The event was organized by Brooke Deschenes, a graduate assistant at the Career Center. The fair was held in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB) multipurpose room, where 40 tables were set up, and it provided an opportunity for students to explore SU’s many diverse career path options. There was pizza, snacks and beverages offered to those in attendance.

There were many sponsors of the fair: the CUB, Activities Program Board, School of Academic Programs & Services, Career Center, Shippensburg University Department of Admissions, Shippensburg University Grounds Crew and Shippensburg University Dining Services.

The fair was “a way for faculty and students to explore different majors and minors, raise more awareness of the different options at Shippensburg and a way for students to network,” Deschenes said.

There were many outstanding majors and minors in attendance, and students and faculty had inspiring words for undeclared students. Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) members Laquon Brown and Daniel Kinney explained that they both had a lot to gain by joining the ROTC.

“Joining the ROTC allowed me to show it’s about leadership and not just walking around campus in a uniform,” Brown said at the event.

“ROTC is the smartest college class you can take at Shippensburg University. It teaches you many things from eating healthy to leadership and meeting new people. You will get something out of it.”

Loretta Sobrito, the secretary for the communication/journalism department, encouraged students to consider studying journalism.

“You want to be able to market yourself and you can always follow more than one track,” Sobrito said.

Justin English, director of the business internship program, said to a student, “The job outlook depends on the industry . . . there’s lots of different types of jobs and lots of different types of companies.”

Roland Johnson III, student volunteer from the business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi, said, “It was a great opportunity to get involved and an honor to help this community by volunteering.”

The event was perfect for undeclared students or students looking to try a different career path by switching majors or choosing a minor. SU wants students to choose the right path for their personal preferences.

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