Monday, November 30, 2009

College of Science Insights

If you are interested in preparing for professional school in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, law, or veterinary medicine, or if you are interested in advancing the boundaries of research in science or technology, then Virginia Tech's College of Science may be a good fit for you.

The College of Science offers nine majors which include:
The career opportunities for those who major in programs within the College of Science are endless. From biostatistician to space physicist an exciting career in the field of science is waiting for you. Virginia Tech's Career Services works with undergraduates to help prepare resumes and hone interview skills. In addition, you can participate in career fairs that are held on campus each year.

While you are an undergraduate here at Virginia Tech, you can get involved in student organizations specific to the College of Science. There are more than a dozen student organizations from which to choose.

If you are interested in studying abroad, check out the education abroad information on Virginia Tech's website. If research is your deal, then you are in the right place. The College of Science focuses on producing the next generation of scientific leaders through advancing discovery and solving real-world problems.


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Monday, November 23, 2009

College of Natural Resources Insights

Invent the Earth's future with an exciting career in the field of natural resources. The world's population uses and consumes products and food every day that come from the Earth's forests, waters, and land. We all depend on these resources and we must sustain them for the future.

The programs within Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources are ranked among the best in the country.


Programs of study include:

There are several curricular organizations for natural resources students. Also, students are eligible for Alpha Zeta, the national agriculture honor and service fraternity. Be sure you check out the many scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students.

If you're interested in study abroad opportunities, know that there are several courses taught in a variety of countries. Learn more. To learn more about career opportunities, visit the College of Natural Resources Career Services page.

If research is your thing, be sure to check out the research opportunities within the College of Natural Resources. The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences features the Virginia Tech Center for Bear Research, which is one of only two facilities in North America. Check out Gabriela's story regarding her work at the research facility.

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Monday, November 16, 2009

College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences Insights

The College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences (CLAHS) is often referred to as "the people college." Whether you seek a career as a pilot or a diplomat, a fashion designer or a best-selling author, CALHS can help you achieve your dream!

There are 18 programs of study within CLAHS:
Noteworthy items include:
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CLAHS Insights: Justin's Story

By Justin, a sophomore in the College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences

Major: Sociology

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When I came to Virginia Tech in the fall of 2008, I declared myself a Public and Urban Affairs major within the College of Architecture. Although it took me two semesters, I soon realized that a major in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences was more suitable for my personality, as a people person, and one that loves interacting with others.


With a Sociology major and a concentration in social inequality, I feel as if I have found the major that I was virtually meant for, and one that I will be able to excel in as I progress toward graduation in the spring of 2012.


I chose this major and concentration due to my personal experiences. As a disabled person, as well as a person who is often in the minority, social inequality has always been of interest to me. Furthermore, the interactions between myself, others, and groups of other people has always intrigued me. I like studying things such as minority relations, group relations, and other social tendencies, and this is what I've been provided with since switching into CLAHS. I truly believe that my resulting degree will be extremely rewarding, and that is simply all that I have searched for in my college education.


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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Come and see how you can Invent Your Future at VT

Want to learn how you can invent your future at Virginia Tech? Join us for our November Open House, November 14 or 15 (Saturday or Sunday – you pick which day). This one-day event is a chance for you to tour our beautiful campus, and to learn about our majors, financial aid and scholarships, university honors, and much more. We have also orchestrated an interactive student and parent panel in which you can participate.

Consider this program a one-stop shop to see if Virginia Tech is right for you. You can register online for this free, one-day event. Once you register just show up on either Saturday or Sunday with your ticket. It's that simple. We believe that if you can visit our campus and see for yourself how great it is, you will want to be a Hokie!

At Open House you can expect to:
  • get academic information, including a university overview and individual department specifics
  • find out about life in the residence halls and the amazing array of dining options (from vegetarian to steak to lobster, we have excellent food!)
  • hear more about financial aid and scholarship opportunities
  • enjoy a student-led tour of our beautiful campus
  • discover University Honors, study abroad programs, co-op and internship opportunities and more
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Monday, November 9, 2009

College of Engineering Insights: Michael's story

By Michael, a junior in the College of Engineering
Major: Civil Engineering

Like most young children, I too had a dream to change the world. However, my inspiration originated within the confines of my six-foot-by-six-foot sandbox armed with only my vast infantry of Tonka® trucks and surrounded by a sea of LEGOs®. Yes, at age seven, I knew I wanted to be a Civil Engineer; it just wasn't until years later that I knew that's what it would be called. With my mind made up, I was determined to make my dream come true—the first step was middle school.

Fast-forward ten years and you'd find an older me eager to complete my high school degree and faced with endless opportunities to pursue higher education—so began the application process. I applied to, and was accepted to, a variety of schools, all with excellent engineering programs, but it wasn't until I walked onto campus that I knew I wanted to attend Virginia Tech.

Little did I know how profound of an impact that decision would have on my life. It wasn't long before a handshake lead to an opportunity, and an opportunity turned into a reality. In my three years here at Tech I've come to understand that learning is more than just reading from a textbook—it's actually doing. I've been afforded such opportunities as to study under world-renowned professors; work beside professional engineers; visit actual job sites, and explore contemporary issues to name just a few. Simply put, as an undergraduate student here at Tech: I'm actually doing. I've come to realize that my little sandbox is now armed with the single most important thing—the opportunity for success.

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Monday, November 2, 2009

House Party

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(Photo: Marching Virginians playing the Hokie Pokey.) Hi everyone! There are roughly two weeks left till our November Open House here on campus, which means a gentle reminder is in order. With one Open House weekend in the bag (October 17th and 18th) there are only two chances left to take advantage of this once-in-a-life-time opportunity to visit campus. On Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th (keep in mind Open House is a one day program) we'll open our doors, and people from all over the university will come out of the woodwork to tell you just how much they love Virginia Tech, and give you all the information you need to make your college choice. At the end of the day we hope it's us!

If you have questions about scholarships and financial aid you can attend the University Scholarships and Financial Aid session in Burruss Auditorium, or if you want to hear about Virginia Tech straight from a student's mouth you can catch the Student Panel. Not only is the university open for business, but so are the individual colleges (or majors). So if you're an Engineering major you can go to Hancock Atrium and hear from professors and tour the Engineering building, or if you're an Architecture major you can head over to Wittemore Hall and check out the studio spaces (the same goes for every other major). Speaking of tours... we run campus tours all day long— every 10 minutes on the hour so you can't miss them. You also can't miss the Freshman Information Session where the Highty-Tighties and the Marching Virginians will be providing entertainment. There's nothing like Trombones and Cymbals to wake you up in the morning!

So come on down, or up, or over and check us out. It'll be a real House Party!
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College of Engineering Insights

The College of Engineering is one among the seven colleges from which undergraduate students can pick and chose their major at Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech's College of Engineering is ranged 14th in the nation among all accredited engineering schools that offer doctorates, and 8th among those at public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Also, 8 of the college's undergraduate engineering programs are ranked among the top 25 of their peer programs. In addition, the National Science Foundation lists the college as 11th in total research expenditures.

The College of Engineering offers 14 majors. All incoming freshman who plan to major in engineering are enrolled in the general engineering program. During their freshman year, students work with their assigned advisor to chose one of the 14 degree-granting engineering programs.
There are scholarship opportunities for freshman entering the College of Engineering. Please note that all incoming freshman are encouraged to complete both the FAFSA and Virginia Tech's General Scholarship Application by March 1.

Every engineering program has its own career advisor. The sole job of these career advisors is to work with the students to help determine whether the program they are in is the best fit for them and whether they can achieve their desired career path in their current major.

Also, there are clubs and student organizations for students majoring in engineering programs. If you're interested in studying abroad (or as we sometimes call it, education abroad), you should check out the many opportunities available. Finally, if student research is your deal, then there are opportunities for that as well. Check it out!

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