About Explorations :: Fall 2007 Explorations

FALL 2007 - Late Edition

Explorations is a newsletter for new and undeclared students published by the College of Letters and Science, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Fall 2007 - Late Edition:

Alan J. Wyner, Dean, Undergraduate Studies, College of Letters and Science

Dan Givens, Co-editor, Webmaster, Photographer, Publications Manager, College of Letters and Science

Monica Moreno-Hornsleth, Co-editor, Academic Advisor, College of Letters and Science

Kate Haas, Photographer, Honors Progam Assistant, College of Letters and Science

Feature Articles

Dean's Corner
Alan J. Wyner, Dean, Undergraduate Studies, College of Letters and Science

Picking a Major
John S.W. Park, M.P.P., Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Asian American Studies, and Assistant Dean, College of Letters and Science

Major Profile: Film & Media Studies
Film & Media student

Tips for Pre-Health Freshmen
Maria Elena Bouregy, Health Professions Advisor, College of Letters and Science
Daria Thompson, Health Professions Peer Advisor College of Letters and Science
Matthew Daily, Health Professions Peer Advisor, College of Letters and Science

Career Fairs' Success Links Directly to Quality Students
Don Lubach, Associate Director, Career Services

Get Your Feet Wet with a Freshman Seminar
College of Letters and Science staff

Regular Articles

College of Letters and Science Honors Program Welcomes Undeclared Students
Dustin May, Student Honors Coordinator, College of Letters and Science
Jaimie Thomas, Student Honors Coordinator, College of Letters and Science

Calendar of Events

November 14, 2007, 6:00 p.m.
1110 North Hall

The UCSB Washington Center (UCDC) Program Informational Meeting

This program offers a special opportunity for UCSB students to undertake an internship in our nation’s capital while receiving full academic credit for the quarter. Students live in a state-of-the-art residential facility in downtown DC. The UC Washington Center sponsors a variety of lectures, excursions, and other activities that are open to all members of the UC Washington community. Come hear what the UCDC program can offer you.
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November 28, 2007, 2:00 p.m.
2111 North Hall

National Security Education Program (NSEP) Scholarship Workshop

The NSEP Boren Scholarships are available to degree-seeking undergraduates planning to study abroad. NSEP provides a unique funding opportunity for U.S. students to study in world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Middle East). Scholarships are now available for study abroad Summer 2008 through Spring 2009. Come hear what NSEP can offer you.
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November 28, 2007, 5:00 p.m.
1110 North Hall

The UCSB Washington Center (UCDC) Program Informational Meeting

Wednesday, January 14, 2008

Academic Advising and
Orientation for all New
Undergraduate Students

If you are interested in attending this orientation session, please look for a separate email from Orientation Programs detailing information about times and locations. Call (805) 893-2197 if you do not receive this information. The email will include instructions for reserving space in the session. Students who are unable to attend this session should plan to meet with an advisor from their college. (A special orientation for parents of new students will be offered in addition to student advising on November 14, 2007.)
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Monday, January 28 through Thursday, January 31, 2008

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Come to drop in hours at the College of Letters and Science. An academic advisor will meet with you to answer your questions including how to choose a major, how to declare your major, double majors, minors and sources of assistance.

Drop in hours for undeclared students:
Mon, January 28, 1-3pm
Tues, January 29, 10am-12noon
Wed, January 30, 1:30-3:30pm
Thurs, January 31, 9-11am

Drop-ins are on a first come, first served basis.
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