I wanted to share an email that I got recently from Mark Couch, an assistant professor of philosophy and director of the Liberal Studies Program at Seton Hall University. He was reacting to a post that I wrote for my CBS MoneyWatch college blog. I thought what the philosophy professor had to say was worth […]
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Getting a Head Start on a College Major
By Lynn O'Shaughnessy on September 27, 2010 in Academic majors, Academic quality, Academics, Liberal Arts Colleges, Research, Universities
During my last two posts, I have focused on picking college majors. This is the last post that I’m going to devote to majors for awhile. Here are my previous posts: Chosing a College Major College Majors: 5 Things You Need To Know Is getting a head start on a college major a good thing? […]
A College Major: Don't Be in a Rush to Pick One
With the economy in the toilet, more students think they need to major in something practical, which is one reason why business is the most popular college major. Many students also believe they need to declare their college major before they ever step foot on their campuses. Actually, more and more universities are requiring that […]
Hunting for Great Colleges
By Lynn O'Shaughnessy on October 19, 2009 in Academic majors, Academic quality, Evaluating Schools, Liberal Arts Colleges, Universities
I subscribe to a list serve that is popular with high school and independent college counselors. I’m always amused when a counselor posts a plea for help in assembling a list of great colleges and universities for students who often possess eclectic taste. I’ve seen requests like this: I am helping a student, who is […]
The Pros and Cons of A Double Major
By Lynn O'Shaughnessy on March 13, 2009 in Academic majors, Academics, California universities, Liberal Arts Colleges
A double major in college seems like a no brainer to many students today, who want to capture a competitive advantage in the work world. Some academics, however, argue that double majoring doesn’t necessarily provide that edge. Even worse, double majoring keeps many students from graduating on time. The double major issue came up when […]