DUSuccess - Helpful Resources for Academic Help

• Career Decisions Course
  Enroll in Effective Career Decision-Making (CN ED 100) to examine internal and external factors that contribute to career development. The course is especially helpful for students who are undecided about a major or career.
• Career Services Drop-In Counseling
  Have a 10-15 minute meeting with a Penn State career counselor for any career-related concerns.
• Career Services - Exploring Fields of Interest
  Take the appropriate steps in the career planning process.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
  Find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations through this resource from the US Department of Labor.

• 10 tips to set goals and achieve them
• Personal Goal Setting

Thinking About What to Study

• Basics of Exploration
  Utilize activities on this page to help you think about your interests, values, goals, and ideas for majors.
• DUS Student Stories
  Hear what DUS students have to say about their experience in DUS.
• Explore Majors using MajorQuest
  Explore majors and options at Penn State by using this filtering tool.
• Myths about Majors
  Discover common myths about choosing a major and examples of why these ideas are wrong.
• Visit Advising Centers
  Visit advising centers at University Park and Commonwealth Campuses.

Be Curious. Be Brave. And Don't Get Bangs by Reese Witherspoon

• Living Intentionally: A Six-Step Transformation from Goal-Setting to Goal-Getting Workbook
• The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
• There is Life After College: What Parents and Students Should Know About Navigating School to Prepare for the Jobs of Tomorrow
• Write It Down, Make It Happen: Knowing What You Want And Getting It

• How to Choose a College Major You Can Use All Your Life
• How to Find Work You Love | Scott Dinsmore | TED Talks
• How To Pick A College Major