Puzzled About Your Future?
We're Here to Help.
The Exploration Center is an extension of the Cross-College Advising Service of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Our center is designed to assist students in exploring majors and careers. We help students focus on their interests, values, strengths, and personality to give them the tools they need to make decisions about their careers and their futures.
Confused about careers? Exploring majors?
Come to the Exploration Center Open House to learn more about how we can help! We offer numerous resources to help you make sound decisions about majors and careers. Join us for more information and free snacks!
Thursday, Sept. 29, from 11:00-2:00 in the EC, Room 6 Ingraham Hal
Sorry, Coming Soon! Look at what Claire and Amy have to say!
Hometown:
Lake Mills Wisconsin
Education:
UW-Madison: BA in Journalism and MS in Counseling
University of Montana-Missoula: MA in Teaching English as a Second Language
First job I wanted as a kid:
Train Engineer
Career for my next life:
Actress
My career path:
I didn't discover career counseling as a career until I was in my 30's. Up 'til then, I did a variety of things, including working at Yellowstone National Park for nine years.
Words of wisdom:
Don't worry if you don't know what your ideal career is right now! Figuring that out takes time and experience. You don't need to know the ending of the book; you haven't made it past the first chapter yet.
Hometown:
Arcadia, California (next to Pasadena)
Education:
UW-Madison Bachelor of Arts - English and History, certificate in Women’s Studies.
Teaching credential Secondary Education Social Studies for grades 6-12
UW-Whitewater - Master of Science - Counseling, Higher education emphasis
First job I wanted as a kid:
Rock N’ Roll violinist for The Who and The Rolling Stones
Career for my next life:
Travel Guide
My career path:
I grew up in a family that valued education and helping others. I alternately wanted to be a doctor or a teacher. I studied to be a teacher, but found out it didn’t suit me. It was working with college students and helping them take the next step after graduation that helped me realize what I wanted to do.
Words of wisdom:
Get out and try different jobs and volunteer experiences, you never know what you are capable of or will enjoy unless you try things.
What We Offer
Workshops
Such as careers in the Helping Professions, Choosing a Major, and more!
Career Library
We've got a library with hundreds of books about all sorts of majors and careers.
Assessments
Check out online inventories to examine your strengths, interest, and personality as they relate to careers.
