M.A.J.O.R. Night helps students explore majors, minors

One of the most common majors among college students happens to be “undecided.”

M.A.J.O.R. (Many Advisors Joined Under One Roof) Night, which took place Wednesday in the Towers lobby, is an opportunity for students to explore their decisions.

“This is for students to explore, for students who are undecided,” said Academic Adviser Lynne L’Hommedieu, organizer of the yearly event.

M.A.J.O.R. Night used to take place in the Real Food on Campus, but over time it outgrew the cafeteria and moved to the lobby of The Towers, L’Hommedieu said. It has been going on for about 15 years and has grown rapidly.

“The amount of options we offer is endless,” said Jake Sproul, a Linden senior who is also an freshman orientation mentor.

Sproul, along with many other volunteers, was assisting students as they entered the lobby.

M.A.J.O.R. Night is a way for students to not only explore majors, but learn about what Central Michigan University has to offer.

“Students owe it to themselves to explore the opportunities that are available to them,” Sproul said.

“There are thousands of careers that students don’t consider,” said James Felton, chairman of the finance and law department. “It’s a good place for students to come by and ask faculty about the different majors before they choose them.”

To help students seek major/minor possibilities, colleges were divided into hallways by departments. There were various advisers speaking to students who were eager to ask questions.

The College of Communication and Fine Arts was located in Troutman Hall. Within this hall, advisers spoke to students about majors and minors such as music art, broadcast and cinematic arts and integrative and public relations. Lansing freshman Eric Lowe said the informative night reinforced his major decision.

“It’s informing me more on my decision to major in art,” he said.

There was also a Student Services section where advisers spoke to students about campus involvement.

Plymouth senior Colleen Whately was an adviser for the Study Abroad table.

“It can be an extremely rewarding experience,” said Whately. “We have inexpensive programs.”

Whately advises students to look into studying abroad.

“I think it will benefit them and get them on the right track,” she said.

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