VT helps prepare you for that next step after college

By Tyler Murphy

2009 Graduate

2009 Admissions Advisor

With Virginia Tech being one of the few universities that has a free standing career services building, the amount of options and opportunities the service allows are endless. I used career services to help tailor my resume so it would be presentable in not only applying to grad school, but also for the professional world as well.

An individual from career services sat down with me to discuss and go over what I should keep or get rid of to make my resume look more professional. After multiple visits to the center, I learned of an array of other services they provide. Offering everything from mock interviews to

career fairs, the career service center has everything you will need to prepare for that next step after college.

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College of Science Insights

If you are interested in preparing for professional school in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, law, or veterinary medicine, or if you are interested in advancing the boundaries of research in science or technology, then Virginia Tech's College of Science may be a good fit for you.

The College of Science offers nine majors which include:

• Biochemistry
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Economics
• Geosciences
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Psychology
• Statistics

The career opportunities for those who major in programs within the College of Science are endless. From biostatistician to space physicist an exciting career in the field of science is waiting for you. Virginia Tech's Career Services works with undergraduates to help prepare resumes and hone interview skills. In addition, you can participate in career fairs that are held on campus each year.

While you are an undergraduate here at Virginia Tech, you can get involved in student organizations specific to the College of Science. There are more than a dozen student organizations from which to choose.

If you are interested in studying abroad, check out the education abroad information on Virginia Tech's website. If research is your deal, then you are in the right place. The College of Science focuses on producing the next generation of scientific leaders through advancing discovery and solving real-world problems.

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Transferring into CLAHS, a recent graduate's story

By Tyler Murphy

2009 Graduate

2009 Admissions Advisor

Transferring into the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences was a smooth transition, just like transferring to Virginia Tech was overall. I was given one of the coolest advisors to work with me throughout my time at VT that helped me plan my course load up through my last semester before graduation.

Since I did not declare a communications major until transferring to the university I still needed some freshman level classes. After having to jump through a few small hoops, I was admitted into those classes. In order to graduate in the time I wanted to, I did have to take a few summer classes to get on track. But as many people will tell you, there is nothing like summers in Blacksburg!

Working alongside some of the most educated people in their fields, the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences has some of the nicest professors I ever had and in turn allowed me to form relationships and contacts for networking in the future.

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Erika's Story: College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences

By Erika, a junior in the College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences

Major: sociology

Minor: psychology

I am a sociology major with a concentration in inequality, and also a minor in psychology. Sociology is a wonderful field to study because it allows one to get a greater experience of diversity; this is also a huge part of what the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences does. The faculty and staff within the college and department do a wonderful job at getting this experience across. I have enjoyed every sociology class I have had, especially Dr. Ellington Graves as I think he is an amazing professor.

The faculty are a huge part of the department but we would be nowhere without the hard working staff that keeps everything running smoothly. The academic advisors do an outstanding job of keeping the students and faculty on track. I also have had the opportunity of getting close with a lot of these individuals because I am the president of SAV, the Sociological Association at Virginia Tech. SAV is just one of the many opportunities students have to gain outside knowledge and networks through the sociology department.

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College of Natural Resources Insights

Invent the Earth's future with an exciting career in the field of natural resources. The world's population uses and consumes products and food every day that come from the Earth's forests, waters, and land. We all depend on these resources and we must sustain them for the future.

If you want to learn more about transferring to Virginia Tech and you're interested in the field of natural resources, don't miss our Transfer Visit Day on Friday, November 20. This free event will help you unlock the transfer process and learn more about the College of Natural Resources. Register online today!

The programs within Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources are ranked among the best in the country.

Programs of study include:

• Fisheries Sciences
• Forestry
• Geography
• Natural Resources (undecided)
• Natural Resources Conservation
• Wildlife Science
• Wood Science and Forest Products

There are several curricular organizations for natural resources students. Also, students are eligible for Alpha Zeta, the national agriculture honor and service fraternity. Be sure you check out the many scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students.

If you're interested in study abroad opportunities, know that there are several courses taught in a variety of countries. Learn more. To learn more about career opportunities, visit the College of Natural Resources Career Services page.

If research is your thing, be sure to check out the research opportunities within the College of Natural Resources. The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences features the Virginia Tech Center for Bear Research, which is one of only two facilities in North America. Check out Gabriela's story regarding her work at the research facility.

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Pamplin College of Business Insights

Virginia Tech is a university that consists of seven colleges for transfer and freshman students. New students can choose from 70 programs of study within these seven colleges.

Pamplin College of Business is one of the seven colleges that offers majors for freshman and transfer students at VT. U.S. News and World Report's annual survey of undergraduate programs, "America's Best Colleges" ranked the Pamplin College of Business No. 42 among the top 50 business schools.

This college has 8 majors:

• Accounting & Information Systems
• Business (Undecided)
• Business Information Technology
• Economics
• Finance
• Hospitality & Tourism Management
• Management
• Marketing

The Pamplin College of Business offers 5 of the 7 most recruited majors at VT. And, the college has its own career services director to assist students with career development. There are study abroad and internship opportunities for students in the Pamplin College of Business. Also, there are more than 20 student organizations specific to the Pamplin College of Business.

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Last chance to participate in Transfer Visit Days!

Friday, November 20, marks the third and final Transfer Visit Day. Don't miss it! Register today for this free event and learn more about transferring into majors in the following two colleges:

College of Engineering

College of Natural Resources

What are Transfer Visit Days?

Transfer Visit Days were designed for potential Hokies to come and see what they need to do to transfer to Virginia Tech. Here's the deal: each college will hold an information session on a specific Transfer Visit Day. Therefore, you need to determine which college your intended major is in and pick the Transfer Visit Day when that college is holding its information session.

In order to participate in this free event on November 20, simply register online.

Transfer Visit Days:

• November 20

College of Engineering

College of Natural Resources

What to expect:

• 1:30 p.m. - Admissions Information Session
• 2:30 p.m. - Student-led Campus Tour
• 3:30 p.m. - College Information Session

Questions? E-mail transfervisit@vt.edu

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