{"id":9027,"date":"2009-12-22T16:24:09","date_gmt":"2009-12-22T20:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=9027"},"modified":"2018-06-29T08:51:51","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T12:51:51","slug":"students-and-alumni-come-together-to-explore-majors-and-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/students-and-alumni-come-together-to-explore-majors-and-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Students and Alumni Explore Majors and Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_9029\" style=\"max-width: 450px;\" class=\"figure mx-auto d-block\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-9029\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/students-and-alumni-come-together-to-explore-majors-and-careers\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-9029\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2009\/12\/2009-12alumni.jpg\" alt=\"Alumni talked to students about his experiences in college and the workforce.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2009\/12\/2009-12alumni.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2009\/12\/2009-12alumni-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2009\/12\/2009-12alumni-360x270.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-9029 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20338%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Alumni talked to students about his experiences in college and the workforce.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20450%20338%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2009\/12\/2009-12alumni.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2009\/12\/2009-12alumni-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2009\/12\/2009-12alumni-360x270.jpg 360w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2009\/12\/2009-12alumni.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Alumni talked to students about his experiences in college and the workforce.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Sophomore and Second Year Center (SSYC) collaborated with several campus partners, Career Services, Student Government Association, Alumni Relations and 18 dedicated alumni to conduct the 4th Annual Alumni Mentoring Knight program held on November 19.Current undeclared students had the opportunity to connect with UCF alumni and learn about their collegiate experiences in regard to their major decision and career. This year\u2019s event was a success with 67 students in attendance, representing a 98 percent increase when compared to 2008.<\/p>\n<p>Students heard motivational comments from UCF administrators and Brandie Hollinger, alumni key note speaker and a former UCF Student Government Association president. Hollinger encouraged students to use the numerous helpful campus resources, stay involved at UCF, and take advantage of these alumni connections as they explore their major and career options. Students also had the opportunity to interact and gather information via advising representatives from numerous colleges and other student support offices. Target was the generous corporate sponsor for the third straight year and provided numerous giveaways and connections with many of their UCF alumni staff.<\/p>\n<p>A post-event survey indicated that 71 percent of students \u201coverall strongly agreed or agreed\u201d that the event was relevant to them and met their expectations. One student attendee commented, \u201cIt was helpful. Don\u2019t change it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Student attendees will be contacted by SSYC in Spring 2010 to continue to connect with the alumni they met at this year\u2019s event to further develop a \u201cMentor\u201d relationship as they continue their exploration process.<\/p>\n<p>Career Services is an office in the Division of Student Development and Enrollment Services.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9030\" style=\"max-width: 330px;\" class=\"figure mx-auto d-block\"><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-9030\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/students-and-alumni-come-together-to-explore-majors-and-careers\/\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"342\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-9030\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2009\/12\/2009-12brandie.jpg\" alt=\"Brandie Hollinger was inspirational and offered students advice from her experiences.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2009\/12\/2009-12brandie.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2009\/12\/2009-12brandie-289x300.jpg 289w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"342\" class=\"figure-img size-full img-fluid w-100 wp-image-9030 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20330%20342%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Brandie Hollinger was inspirational and offered students advice from her experiences.\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20330%20342%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2009\/12\/2009-12brandie.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2009\/12\/2009-12brandie-289x300.jpg 289w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2009\/12\/2009-12brandie.jpg\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Brandie Hollinger was inspirational and offered students advice from her experiences.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Sophomore and Second Year Center (SSYC) collaborated with several campus partners, Career Services, Student Government Association, Alumni Relations and 18 dedicated alumni to conduct the 4th Annual Alumni Mentoring Knight program held on November 19.Current undeclared students had the opportunity to connect with UCF alumni and learn about their collegiate experiences in regard to their major decision and 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