From virtual classrooms to vegetarian jambalaya, college today is full of surprises. Here are some reasons why attending college today can be a very interesting journey:
On-Campus Off-Class
California Culinary Schools
According to look-look.com, "Traditional universities are beginning to increase their online course offerings for on-campus students, providing them with greater scheduling flexibility, increased independence and arguably more responsibility. The virtual classroom seems to be taking over much more than the virtual office ever did in the early '90s. Say goodbye to passing notes and sticking gum under the seat."
Majors Gone Wild
Traditional majors like business and engineering aren't for everyone, according to the book "They Teach That In College!?" There are 96 unusual majors in fast-growing fields with good salary prospects. Consider Sustainable Business which deals with environmentally-conscious profitability; Computer and Digital Forensics which involves detective work through digital evidence found in computers, cell phones and PDA's. Comic book fans know that the field has grown 12% since 2006, but do they know Comic Book Art is an actual major?
And if you're scientifically inclined, consider a major in Nanoscience/Nanotechnology where you will study objects one-billionth of a meter in size including cosmetics, stain-resistant clothing, batteries and even solar cells. Even future business majors that want to start their own companies someday might be better off with a major in Entrepreneurship, which involves a working knowledge of fields like accounting, economics and advertising but with an emphasis in rewarding individuals looking to be their own boss. And why not? More than 75% of U.S. millionaires today are self-employed.
Crazy Courses
From "The Science of Harry Potter" to "The Joy of Garbage" you can study elective courses in almost anything. There are just so many different electives nowadays to enroll in, getting a degree is anything but boring. Some elective treks are for example, according to Fox News, include "Occidental College's course titled Blackness, which elaborates on a "new blackness," "critical blackness," "post-blackness," and an "unforgivable blackness," which all combine to create a "feminist New Black Man." If you want something more mainstream, the article "The 15th Strangest Courses in America" includes wild offerings like Georgetown University's "Philosophy and Star Trek," "The Science of Superheroes" at the University of California at Irvine, Columbia's "Zombies in Popular Media," "Arguing with Judge Judy" at the University of California at Berkeley and "The Art of Walking" at Centre College.
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Claudine Vainrub is the Principal of EduPlan - http://www.eduplan.us, an Educational and Careers Consulting firm. She holds an MBA degree from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Originally from Venezuela, Claudine earned her B.A. in Communications and Journalism from the Universidad Catolica Andres Bello. She is seven times certified in College Admissions Counseling, Resume Writing, Personal Branding, Personnel Consulting, 360Reach and WBI Assessment Administration. Recognized as an expert in Career Development, College and Grad School Admissions, her opinions have been featured on The Wall Street Journal, CNN en Espanol, CareerBuilder, JobDig, Diversity USA sites, International Career Development and Resume Writing bestsellers, among other leading global media.
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