The Developmental Disconnect in Choosing a Major: Why Institutions Should Prohibit Choice until Second Year

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  • Liz Freedman Butler University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26209/mj1561278

Keywords:

choice, choosing, developmental, disconnect, major

Abstract

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Author Biography

Liz Freedman, Butler University

Liz Freedman is the student employment coordinator for Internship and Career Services at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. She can be reached at lfreedma@butler.edu.

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Vol. 15 (2013): The Mentor: An Academic Advising Journal

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