Need a major? Explore U

Messiah College recently launched Explore U, a program committed to helping students explore which major they would like to study. With more than 85 majors, Messiah is prepared to go on a journey with prospective, admitted and current students that shapes their future career paths. 

A college experience is made up of more than just your major. Because of this, Messiah places high emphasis on enrichment opportunities such as leadership, clubs, athletics, organizations, ministry, service, research and study abroad programs. This deeper dive into decision-making allows students to develop skills and abilities—such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork and critical thinking—that are highly sought by employers.

Explore U offers students many different resources, including dedicated academic advisors and career counselors from the Messiah College Career and Professional Development Center. Career counselors help students identify their own strengths and interests so they can be translated into meaningful opportunities on campus.

Explore U sessions are now available at open house events and accepted student preview days. From there, students are encouraged to explore their options, try them out and keep moving forward. The goal of Explore U is threefold: to know yourself, to know your options and to keep perspective.

Brittany Hampton ’20, a business major, said, “I learned that it’s okay to take your time and to be unsure. I was very nervous about not having a major declared because it felt like I had no direction, but it was a great learning experience and through it, I found a major that is a good fit for me.”

— Staff report