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My plan was  to eventually become a high school English teacher, and I was afraid that majoring in religion (which I was going to do solely, at first) would prevent me from doing so.  I even called the Teachers College at Columbia University, and spoke to an Admissions officer there about my concern.  He reassured me that it does not make a difference, and I realized that I should make the most of my time at Wesleyan by studying out of interest, not out of need.  That's what I did, and I was extremely happy as a religion and English double major. --Lily Traub '04

Sophomores declare a major in the middle of their fourth semester.  The deadline for 2007-2008 is Friday, March 7, 2008.  Students are encouraged to have conversations with their faculty advisors, the sophomore class dean, department chairs, advising experts, professors, parents, and other students as they make this decision.  Other forms of support for students at this stage are: