Students Ask Some “Major” Questions

The academic departments, residence life, and First Year Experience came together on October 27 to offer students the annual Major Questions event, which informs students and promotes the many programs of study offered at Trinity.

This event targets first-year students but is open to all students who may not have declared a major, who are considering a change of major or studying abroad, or who are looking to pick up a minor. Many academic departments use this event to interact with students and encourage them to actively engage their educational future.

Dr. Erick Sierra, assistant professor of English, said that the event spoke to how much professors care about their disciplines and how they wish to see students benefit from that commitment.

Biology professors Dr. Robert Boomsma and Dr. Abbie Schrotenboer said the event provided a place to inform students about available fields of study. Likewise, Dr. Dennis Connelly, professor of criminal justice, commented on the open structure of the event, which invites students to ask questions.

Freshmen Tammy Mels of Tinley Park, Illinois, and Anna Karnia of Oak Lawn, Illinois, both found the event to be just what they needed to continue their educational journeys.

Mels, who has not yet declared a major, said she appreciated the representation of all the majors and came to the event due to its accessibility.

Karnia, who said she is considering changing her major, said, “I came to get information, and they helped me a lot.”

Director of First Year Experience John Baldauff recommends Major Questions to all students who have questions about their education. “This event is a great opportunity for our students to explore what majors are offered here at Trinity.”