Exploring Majors

1) ASSESS

2) GATHER INFO

3) MAKE A PLAN

ASSESS YOUR INTERESTS AND STRENGTHS

What are your interests?
What classes do you most enjoy?
What kinds of careers do you find fascinating?
In what areas do you naturally excel?
Write down goals and interests and schedule a meeting to meet with your EAC advisor

What are your work-related values (high salary, helping others, working independently or as a team)?
What are the external pressures on your major decision (financial, parental, etc)?
What do your family and friends think are your greatest strengths?

GATHER INFORMATION ABOUT ENGINEERING MAJORS

Attend the EAC Majors/Minors fair
Meet with the advising offices of the majors you are considering
Speak with declared students about the major they are in
Ask departments these suggested questions to find out more
Look into networking events or shadowing a professional to learn more about career pathways for a major
Check out the alumni information on the Major Exploration Website to connect with alumni and learn what they are doing beyond graduation

Attend a Career Fair to speak with recruiters and learn about available positions
Attend an ECRC Company Day to speak with recruiters and learn about career opportunities
Consider seeking a summer internship after your freshman year
Click here to view Sample Schedules for each engineering major
Log in to Engineering Careers by 12Twenty to view internships and job postings for each major
Review information produced by the Engineering Career Resource Center on their Major Information Sheets and Michigan Engineering Data Dashboard to determine how you might move forward in your career

MAKE A PLAN