<p>i am not a parent but i can answer these from my perspective, as well as how my parents would answer them.</p>
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<li>Does your child(ren) like their current major? Are you satisfied with your child(ren)'s majors and the department (advisor, faculty, courses, etc.) itself? If not, why?</li>
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<p>I like my major, the professors are very nice, educated, and have great experience in their fields. many of them are teaching because it's something they love - more than just a job. It's been a wonderful four years. The courses are tough - many of them have 50+ page papers assigned to them, and i have done plenty of research over the years. </p>
<p>My parents would say they are are satisfied with my major and the courses i've taken. i'm always helping them out with things at home that i learned in school :)</p>
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<li>Would you support your child(ren)'s choices in their major even if you feel they should pursue something more lucrative (i.e. high demand, not necessarily more money) given the rising costs of higher education today?</li>
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<p>my parents would support me in any decision i make.. and i would support them in their decisions as well. i could of decided not to go to college and they still would of supported that decision. my little sister is 16, and has been thinking of going to college for elementary education. my 17 year old cousin lives here with us and he isn't going to college at all. (at least not at this moment in time). We are all fine with that choice.</p>
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<li>How do you view multiple majors and/or minors? Do you feel it's broadening your child(ren)'s education and career opportunities or you feel they should concentrate on one major with more advanced, independent courses and variety of electives?</li>
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<p>i have a bunch of minors tha are completely different from my major (i've completed 3 art minors, as a business major), and i have loved every minute of it. my parents feel that it's nice to have something to minor in, because 1) that shows your career path is not set on just one thing (your major), 2) it gives you experience in more than one field, 3) it's nice to learn about all sorts of things in college, because you never know when something will pop up in the "real world" that requires some knowledge gained in those extra courses.</p>
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<li>Has your child(ren) ever accessed their campus career counseling center? If yes, how helpful were they in matching your child(ren)'s major and interests towards an internship/career?</li>
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<p>I found an internship on my own, and went to the career center to fill out the paperwork about it. i do know that you can go there and they can help you locate internships. they have job fairs multiple times per year, and i get emails from them every week about jobs/interviews on campus. my parents strongly feel that i should go to these things to work on networking with companies.</p>
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<li>Lastly, do you think American liberal arts colleges and universities should focus on a liberal arts or career-based (vocational) curriculum for their students in the future?</li>
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<p>as ive mentioned above, i feel, as well as my parents, that it's good to have knowledge in more than one subject area - just in case. it's very important to take extra courses thta can help to supplement what is learned in your other classes.</p>
<p>i realize my parent's didnt answer this, but if they did, the above is what they would say :)</p>