1. Major Presentations Tyler, Margaret, Alexandra, Quentin, and Rebekah

2. Mystery Major Employer NameJob TitleLocation American Red CrossBlood Drive CoordinatorWinston-Salem, NC Barnes and NoblesSales AssociateWinston-Salem, NC LPGAProfessional GolferHartford, CT SageworksSales RepresentativeRaleigh, NC Tacoma General HospitalPhlebotomistTacoma, WA Teach for AmericaTeacherSo. Louisiana University of Colorado Boulder Women’s Asst. Soccer Coach Boulder, CO WFUAdmissions CounselorWinston-Salem, NC Telluride SportsRental TechnicianTelluride, CO

3. Religon

4. What is a Religion Major? ● Studying how human beings and human cultures express and experience their religious needs, beliefs and values ● The study of both specific religious traditions and the general nature of religion as a phenomenon of human life ● Look at different religions, their history, its function in society, and ways religions can be expressed (such as ritual, symbols, myths, scripture, and theology) ● Study responses, both behavioral and intellectual, to some of the great questions of human life (including origins, death, suffering, hope, love and the nature of the self) ● Bringing together different perspectives and approaches from other fields to better understand the dynamics of a religious community

5. Careers ● Non-profit work ● Counseling ● Business ● Law ● Ministry ● Teaching

6. Skills ●Tolerance ●Cultural Diversity ●The ability to think critically and analytically ●Research ●Expressing and analyzing thoughts and ideas

7. Update on Professional ~300 Religion majors on Wake Forest’s Alumni group

8. Surprising Facts ●Rashida Jones & Maggie Gyllenhall

9. Mystery Major Employer NameJob TitleLocation Harry FoxAssistant-Music LicensingNew York, NY Manhattan Theatre ClubProduction InternNew York, NY Mannes School of MusicGraduate Studies in Bassoon New York, NY Pinellas Park Middle School 6th Grade History TeacherTampa, FL WFU School of MedicineMedical StudentWinston-Salem, NC Fayetteville State University Opera PerformerFayetteville, NY AmeriCorpInternPerry Point, MD WFUAdmissions CounselorWinston-Salem, NC Peabody Conservatory of Music Graduate Student in Vocal Persormance Baltimore, MD

10. Music

11. What is a Music Major? ●2 different majors; music in liberal arts and music performance ●Both give a solid grounding in music theory and history, with additional coursework in performance and ensembles ●Focus on separate areas of specialization: performance, music theory, composition, or education ●Music performance majors have to pass an audition in front of the entire music department before taking higher level classes

12. Careers ●Artist and Repertoire Person ●Composer ●Critic ●Engineer/Mixer ●Music Attorney ●Promoter ●Special Events Coordinator ●Talent Agent

13. Skills ●Ability to read, write, and perform music ●Creativity and artistic expression ●ability to concentrate intensely for long periods of time ●Ability to perceive patterns/structures ●Ability to lead and participate in small and large groups ●Perseverance ●Keen hearing

14. Update on Professional ~170 music majors on Wake Forest’s alumni page on Linkedin

15. Interesting Facts Jamie FoxxKristin Bell

16. Interest Level ●Decreased interest ●Early commitment, need a certain level of talent before being accepted ●Narrow career path ●Many graduates are still continuing education rather than working

17. Mystery Major Employer Name Job Title Location AmeripriseFinancial AdvisorBirmingham, AL U.S. ArmyField Artillery OfficerFort Campbell, KY Madalena ConsultingConsultantVenetia, PA Agilis Benefit ServicesSales AnalystSt. Croix, US Virgin Islands Central Middle School7th Grade Math/Science Teacher NC AOLQuality Assurance TesterDulles, VA U.S. Army2nd LieutenantFort Bragg, NC Wachovia SecuritiesFinancial SpecialistNew York, NY Two ToastersAndroid Mobile DeveloperDurham, NC

18. Computer Science

19. What is the Computer Science Major? ● Computer science deals with the logical and mathematical foundations of computing, techniques for solving problems with computer programs, and the technical underpinnings of computer hardware and networks. ● This major prepares its graduates to provide technical support for computer operations and to develop new computer hardware and software systems ● Students can look forward to working with major computer manufacturers, software development corporations, the communications industry and consulting firms ● You’ll always live in a world of acronyms: HTML, TCP/IP, MS, IT, OS—and the list changes constantly so majors must keep up to date with new technologies

20. Careers ● Analyst ● Applications Research Programmer ● Application Specialist ● Consultant ● Computer Systems/Software Sales Representative ● Data Processing Manager ● Database Administrator ● Educator ● Engineer ● Network Manager ● Programmer ● Project Manager ● Software Engineer ● Systems Administrator ● Systems Engineer ● Technician

21. Skills ● Ability to trace problems to their sources ● Analyzing communication situations ● Skilled at clarifying problems or situations ● Systematizing/organizing material ● Organizing/classifying data ● Able to anticipate and diagnose problems ● Perceiving/defining cause and effect relationships ● Decision making ● Proficiency for accuracy and detail ● Ability to work under pressure ● Ability to work with others.

22. Update on Professionals 530 Computer Science majors on LinkedIn

23. Interesting Facts Jimmy FallonLarry Page & Sergey Brin Reed Hastings Marissa Mayer

24. More or Less Interested? ●I am definitely more interested in the field after seeing the success of those who majored in it. ●Always a need for this major in the job market ●Many skills that match my strengths

25. Mystery Major

26. EmployerJob TitleLocation Adams Outdoor AdvertisingSales AssociateCharlotte, NC Allegheny General Hospital Research Assistant to a hand surgeon Pittsburgh, PA Appalachian Service ProjectVolunteer CoordinatorJohnson City, TN BlackbaudSoftware InstructorCharleston, SC Contemporary Endodontics with Dr. David Wan Dental AssistantHouston, TX Houston Independent School District Substitute TeacherHouston, TX Moai Films, Inc.Film Production AssistantLos Angeles, CA Modeling in New YorkModelNew York, NY National Institutes of HealthResearcherBethesda, MD USA National Field Hockey TeamProfessional Field Hockey PlayerWinston-Salem, NC Vanderbilt UniversityGraduate StudentNashville, TN

27. What is the Health and Exercise Science Major? Primary focus of HES at WFU: promoting health and preventing/treating disease through thoughtful behaviors, emphasizing physical activity, and nutrition Program purpose: to research and to share knowledge through education and service Can lead to further studies in medicine, allied-health, or immediate employment

28. Careers Educator Epidemiologist Fitness Center Manager Nurse Nutritionist Occupational Therapist Personal Trainer Physical Therapist Physician Physician Assistant Physiologist Public Health Advocate Recreational Therapist Research Assistant Pharmaceutical Sales Rep

29. Skills Interpersonal skills Leading/coordinating Strong understanding of anatomy and physiology Awareness of proper nutrition Caring Ability to assess the physical condition of others. Organizing Motivating/developing others Problem-solving

30. Update on Professionals 643 HES majors in the Wake Forest Alumni group on LinkedIN

31. Interesting Facts ● Influential people in health and fitness: Dr. Oz, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michelle Obama, Dr. Sanjay Gupta TV shows: Big Fat Loser, Extreme Weight Loss Books: Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance

32. Interest Level Increased interest Skills that match my strengths Variety of possible careers

33. Mystery Major

35. History

36. What is the History Major? ●History is the study of major social, economic, political and cultural events of the past ●Students are encouraged to develop an understanding of the history and culture of ancient, medieval, as well as modern times, including those societies outside traditional American and European boundaries ●The subject matter broadens a student’s perspective as classroom instruction applies the results of historical study for the preservation and future growth of nations and institutions

37. Skills ● Ability to analyze historical works ● Research skills as demonstrated in papers and exams ● Capacity to learn a foreign language ● Talented at evaluating and interpreting events, information, and ideas as they relate to the past ● Skilled in written and oral expression of ideas ● Time management skills; and ability to retain diverse sets of information.

38. Careers Archivist Attorney CIA/FBI Agent Consultant Curator Editor Educator Financial Analyst Foreign Service Officer Journalist Legislative Aide Lobbyist Market Analyst Museum Director Physician Politician Press Secretary Public Relations Specialist Writer

39. Interesting Facts

40. LinkedIn ●1945 people on LinkedIn

41. Interest in History Major ●More interested o Diverse skill set o Interesting o Can be applied to a wide variety of careers