QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
There are many questions to consider as you discover who you are, the following list provides a small sample to get you started:
- What am I good at doing?
- What are my interests?
- What do I value?
- Does my personality fit with my goals?
- What are my goals?
- How do I make "major" decisions?
- What are the keys to my success?
resources to help you explore further
Use the following tools and resources to help you discover who you are:
- MyPlan - Explore this self-guided assessment and discover your skills, interests, values, and much more!
- Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) - Learn more about your personality type and how it impacts your major & career interests.
- CliftonStrengths Finder - Don't focus on your weaknesses! Discover your talents & strengths with this thoughtful assessment.
- RIASEC Party Game - Find your major & career interests with this fun and engaging exercise.
- ONET Online - Use this site to explore your occupational interests as it relates to work style, values, interests, and more!
Campus departments that can help
Click the name below to learn more about the departments that can help you reach your goals:
- Career & Professional Development - Let CPD help you discover more about your skills, interests, values and more.
- The Center for Student Achievement - Learn what it takes to be a successful lifelong learner.
- The Academic Advising Center - Make an appointment with an adviser to explore majors, minors, and classes.
- Academic Departments - Meet with faculty and students to learn about the value & benefits of each major.
- Student Engagement & Leadership - SEAL provides a range of engaging experiential opportunities.
SELF-Exploration EVENTS
REGISTRATION & EXPLORATION DAYS KICK-OFF EVENT
Sept. 30, 2019 | 10:30AM - 11:30AM | Lubert Commons
Play games and win prizes while preparing for spring registration and creating a plan of action for exploration days!
EXPLORING PENN STATE'S CAMPUSES: STUDENT PANEL & PRESENTATION
Oct. 4, 2019 | 12:20PM - 1:20PM | Banquet Room
Learn about the change of campus process, when and how to find housing, financial differences among campuses, and more! Current students will also share their experiences about changing campuses, staying at Abington, and attending University Park.
MapMyMajor
Oct. 8, 2019 | 10:30AM - 11:30AM | Lubert Commons
Bring your dreams, passions, and inspirations to life by creating a vision board, constructing a mind-map, or piecing together your personal puzzle.
PERSONALITY & CAREER CHOICE: MAKING THE PERFECT MATCH!
Oct. 8, 2019 | 3PM - 4PM | 201 Lares
What is it that makes you who you are? Discover what drives you by exploring your personality and how it effects your choice of major and career. This event is limited to 15 people- RSVP HERE!
Sept. 30, 2019 | 10:30AM - 11:30AM | Lubert Commons
Play games and win prizes while preparing for spring registration and creating a plan of action for exploration days!
EXPLORING PENN STATE'S CAMPUSES: STUDENT PANEL & PRESENTATION
Oct. 4, 2019 | 12:20PM - 1:20PM | Banquet Room
Learn about the change of campus process, when and how to find housing, financial differences among campuses, and more! Current students will also share their experiences about changing campuses, staying at Abington, and attending University Park.
MapMyMajor
Oct. 8, 2019 | 10:30AM - 11:30AM | Lubert Commons
Bring your dreams, passions, and inspirations to life by creating a vision board, constructing a mind-map, or piecing together your personal puzzle.
PERSONALITY & CAREER CHOICE: MAKING THE PERFECT MATCH!
Oct. 8, 2019 | 3PM - 4PM | 201 Lares
What is it that makes you who you are? Discover what drives you by exploring your personality and how it effects your choice of major and career. This event is limited to 15 people- RSVP HERE!