Do I Want To Major in Nutrition

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Do I Want To Major in Nutrition?

• Sarah Ross, Career Consultant
• Syracuse University
• Ron Snyder, Career Advocate
• Syracuse University

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Nutrition isumtheum

• Nutrition is the study of the ways in which the
  food we eat affects our physical well-being.
• - Princeton Review.com 04/05

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What?

• In short, the study of what we should or
  shouldnt be grubbing on and what it does to us.
• You are interested in studying how people can eat
  healthy and how the body is effected by those
  choices.

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Nutrition May Be For You If You

• Are sensitive to others
• Enjoy working with people
• Can handle accepting leadership roles
• Like the sciences, food and health

• Enjoy representing and advocating for others
• Can effectively speak in front of large groups
• Want to help or serve others
• Are interested in the wellbeing and health of
  others

College Majors Handbook Fogg, Paul Thomas
Harrington
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What Skills Do You Need?

• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Analytical and Organizational Abilities
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

College Majors Handbook Fogg, Paul Thomas
Harrington
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Anything Else?

• Computer Skills
• Ability to be sensitive to needs of others
• Knowledge of eating habits and ways to promote
  good health
• Time management skills

• Well developed communication skills to
  effectively communicate with a diverse group of
  people
• Ability to conceptualize problems and generate
  solutions

College Majors Handbook Fogg, Paul Thomas
Harrington
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Where Can You Start?

• GET INVOLVED!
• Secure internships
• Get volunteer experience
• Try on campus activities
• Consider a double major
• Work with professors
• Use summer jobs
• Career Services, 235 Schine Student Center!

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Possible Jobs Titles
Hospital Dietician
Nutritionist
Restaurant Manager
Nurse
Registered Dietian
General
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Where Can You Go For More Resources?

• Center for Career Services
• 235 Schine Student Center
• 443-3616
• Print Resources
• Mentor _at_ S.U. database
• Faculty and Professional Advisors
• Web Resources and Professional Associations

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Professional Associations

• Food Marketing Institute
• www.fmi.org
• 1-202-452-8444
• US Food and Drug Administration Center for Food
  Safety and Applied Nutrition
• http//vm.cfsan.fda.gov/
• 1-888-463-6332
• American Dietetic Association
• www.eatright.org/public/
• 1-800-877-1600

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Grad School

• Steps to Consider
• GRE prep
• Finding the right program
• Choosing a school
• Applying
• Visiting campus
• Personal Statement
• Submitting application and financial aid
• www.access.bridges.com/ct
• Contact Career Services for logon information
• www.petersons.com as an additional resource

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Questions?