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How to Switch Majors Successfully C

hoosing a major is often met with trepidation. College students may feel pressured to choose a major when they are less than certain about what they want to study. Majors aren’t set in stone and students have the opportunity to switch concentrations if their original choice isn’t the right fit. Perhaps now more than ever, there is pressure on students to pick the right college major. In this weak economy, experts are touting advice on choosing a major that gives students the best chance of finding a job after graduation. The National Center for Education Statistics says that in 2007-2008, the most popular majors were business, social sciences, history, and education. According to Capital University, students usually have so many interests that they have difficulty narrowing their choices. Their first inclination is not to declare a major and wait to see if they find their niche. In general, two out of every three university students change majors at least once. This should give hope to students who feel they need a chance. Here are some tips that should help with the process. • Wait to declare. Many educators advise waiting a semester or two before declaring a major. Take a variety of elective courses and general education classes that will fit degree requirements regardless of major. A guidance counselor or adviser can undecided students choose courses that might help them find an area of study. • Take an assessment test. The career or guidance office may offer some of the standardized tools to help students find an area of concentration. The MyersBriggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the Campbell Interest and Skill Survey are two resources students use to identify strengths and potential paths of study. • Do your research. If you’re considering a new major, talk to your advisor about what will be required of that new major, including classes and other coursework.You can also talk to students currently studying under that major. Knowing

what to expect beforehand can make the decision-making process a little easier. • Talk to the dean. Many colleges and universities have deans or advisors in charge of students in certain majors. They will know the courses required for a degree. Switching majors may involve taking or re-taking some courses that will fit with the new major. It may also mean that some courses that were taken cannot be applied to the new major. This can result in having to take more classes one semester or taking an extra semester to graduate. • Consider finances. Taking different classes or stretching out your college career an additional semester might cost more money. Be sure that the finances are there, whether personally provided or funded through financial aid. • Assess whether your major truly matters. Many liberal arts or general studies majors are applicable in many fields. Therefore, switching majors may not even be necessary. Think about continuing with a current major and then concentrate or minor in something more specific. • Determine if you really need to switch majors. Sometimes the decision to switch majors is made for you. If you are having difficulty keeping up in class or find the courses really do not interest you, it may be time to change. Failing grades can impact grade point average. Dropping a class -- or a major -- is a way to redeem yourself. • Consider a double major. Students who ultimately cannot decide can choose to study for a double major. This may look good on a resume and show potential employers that you are not afraid of work. It also enables you to study two different subjects in detail. Keep in mind that double majors will mean a lot of extra work and may delay graduation so that you can get all the credits needed. Choosing a major is seldom an easy decision. Rest assured that if the first choice isn’t ideal, students can switch majors successfully with few obstacles. MCS ◆

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he David O. Mckay library at BYUIdaho offers a large selection of books and online resources to meet its students’ needs: Everything from great literature to databases filled with the latest scholarly journals. What many may not realize is that in the special collections section of the library both students and Rexburg residents have access to very old and very valuable

books dating back as far as the middle ages. Adam Luke, archivist, records manager and head of special collections, took some time to give the Standard Journal a tour of the special collections in addition to answering questions. Luke said he has several responsibilities at BYU-Idaho, including being charge of the special collections section of the library. “Special collections are the rare books,

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the rare materials that we have, that are collected,” Luke said He said the most noteworthy part of the collection is “the vault” which contains the most rare and valuable books the university owns. “Everyone really loves to see the things in our vault. The Bibles. The 1838 edition of the Book of Mormon. We have a 1611 edition of the King James bible and several other books,” Luke said. Luke said his favorite bible is a Medieval Latin bible known as the Latin Vulgate. “One I really like a lot is we call it the Latin Vulgate. It’s created out of skin and then all hand-done. In about 1260 is when that was created,” Luke said. He said that he really enjoys looking through the vault and that most of that collection is actually on loan from an Idaho Falls resident. “I mean, I really enjoy looking through the vault, our rare bibles. And I should clarify that a lot of those rare bibles we have back there are kind of on a loan from the Joe Groberg family. He’s a local — a resident out of Idaho Falls, I believe,” he said.

He said the university also has a leaf of the well-known Gutenberg Bible. Although it’s only one leaf of the book, he said it was still quite valuable. He said because of me the valuable nature of books in the vault, they try to take care of those materials the best they can. The items are stored in a temperature — controlled environment and very carefully handled when being displayed. In addition to the vault, special collections features several collecting areas including various subjects pertinent to the university’s curricular needs. “Then we also have other collecting areas within [special collections]. One is more history, one is more local history. We have one on Yellowstone and then music and hymns. We’re a little different than some places because we allow a little more hands — on interaction with some of our materials than other places might give you. “So when a student or class comes in and requests, we bring those items out. We allow them to kind of have a personal experience with them, like examining the pages, looking at the materials all within

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reasons.” he said. He said the materials are never allowed to leave the special collections reading room and don’t leave the library. He said the main reason for having these materials isn’t merely to collect them, but to give students experience with using primary sources for research. “Of our main things is primary research, using primary sources to get at the original story of what was going on originally. And giving students and others a chance to really dive into those materials and kind of understand the story, it really enables more in-depth research and critical thinking skills to put a story together based on these. Really put together a story that’s unique different ... also, that hands-on experience gives them a closer connection with the past, if you will,” Luke said. Luke said that in collecting these items the university has specific policies in place guiding what types of materials can be acquired. “So we, first of all we have collecting policies written up. They help guide us in determining what we acquire — what we

Adam Luke holds one of several versions of the bible from the Middle Ages.This bible called the Latin Vulgate dates back as far as 1260.

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obtain,” he said. He said the university does possess a small budget to purchase appropriate items, but most items are received into the collection by donation. “We have a very small budget to acquire things as needed, but most of our items probably come by donation. So people will come in and have this or that,” he said. Luke said one good example is a deacon record book, recording the meeting minutes for deacons or 12-year-old members of the LDS church. “For example one thing we just received as a donation was a deacon record book from the Parker ward, and this was a minute book written by deacons in the early 1900s. So it’s kind of fun to read what they were writing,” Luke said. He said the book fits the collecting scope not only because it’s a historical primary source, but also because it’s a piece of history. Luke said one major purpose of the collection was obtaining important pieces of local history both for preservation and for student use. “This is an example of something that’s a

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primary source but also pertinent to local history, And something that’s donated to us,” Luke said. Luke said for him the most enjoyable aspect of his job is watching students discover history through these primary source documents the collection contains. “Especially seeing students for some of their first times really engaging with these original materials, because I think for me it’s always been one of the more enjoyable ways to research. When they do it they realize it can be time-consuming and laborious, but it’s also more engaging,” Luke said. Luke said he said ended up at BYU-Idaho after his wife got a job teaching in the Music Department. The job eventually opened and he said he was lucky to get a job in what he wanted to do. “Originally I was interested in history. I went to school, had an idea of what I wanted to do, and then I kind of drifted toward history. I studied history and did a master’s in it. I thought about doing a PhD or something else. Always enjoyed going to special collections where I was at school and researching and getting into

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those primary sources,” Luke said. He said over time these experiences put him on the path to becoming an archivist. He said in addition to helping students, that special collections section of the library also serves the community. He said members of the community are welcome to come by and look at the materials with the assistance of students and faculty. ◆

First edition copy of the Book of Mormon held in the vault in the Special Collections section of the David O. Mckay library.

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Spori Art Gallery opens again for semester Caleb Despain caleb@uvsj.com REXBURG — Every month the Jacob Spori Art Gallery brings a wide range of great artwork to the students and community members in Rexburg. Established in 2000 after the Jacob Spori building was rebuilt, the gallery features not only art from students and faculty but also exhibits from a wide variety of artists monthly. Kyoung Dabell, the gallery’s current curator, said one major reason for the gallery’s existence is the opportunity for students to be exposed to good artwork despite the isolation of Rexburg, Idaho. “Our Spori Gallery functions to provide an opportunity for art students. Because Rexburg is so isolated from different cities, it not accessible to big museums or the opportunity of exploring in different mediums and different artist’s artwork,” she said. She said this gives students that opportunity to see the great work being done by other artists and be inspired by it. “We’re just all by ourselves here. So the idea was let’s bring different artwork and different artists so our stu-

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dents can see them and say, ‘Oh, I painted an oil painting, but this famous artist is painting this way, I want to try that.’ It just provides the opportunity to look at things in a different ways — to explore and expand learning,” she said. Dabell said the gallery was not only intended for students but is also a family-friendly environment for the community as well. “This is the place that the community can bring their family. It’s a safe environment compared to other contemporary art exhibits that are presented in modern museums and things because we tend to be a little more conservative,” she said. She said even with the contemporary artwork on display, she tries hard to bring exhibits the whole family can enjoy together. Dabell said the university has had an art collection in some form since the 1980s, but the gallery itself is only as old as the 2000s. “There wasn’t a gallery space like this but there were permanent collections and the exhibits were done throughout the campus,” She said. One unique aspect of the gallery is that unlike most art museums, the exhibits are on a monthly rotation.

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“We’re very unique in that rotation frequency because most large museums or small ones, once the exhibit is up they’re installed for longer terms compared to us,” Dabell said. “The same exhibit will probably stay up from three or four months to six months or a year — one same exhibit stays up. But our gallery, thanks to our infinite resource of students, we have manpower and desire to do so. So we put a up a new exhibit every month.” She said keeping the galleries changing every week can be busy work making sure there are variety of good artists. Dabell said it requires a lot of networking, especially through faculty, to find a diverse group of artists to participate in the gallery each month. “A lot of networking. I search out for potential exhibiting artists, and also we get help from faculty. We constantly ask them ‘Do you know something that you want to bring so that our students can see their work and things,’” She also said that the gallery can be selective about which artists they choose. “We’re a little bit selective, and any respected gallery should be. We need to make sure their quality is up to par,” she said. She said there are two ways artists participate in the gallery: either by invitation or by contacting the gallery. “We reach out to the artist and invite them to exhibit, or there are some times artists will contact us and show their

desire to exhibit here, but then they have to apply, obviously, send their portfolios and their resumes and things, and we look, and we say, ‘Okay, this is impressive enough, and it will benefit our students and community members,’” Dabell said. She said exhibits are usually planned 1.5 to 2 years in advance and she has already planned 2016. “I already have all the exhibiting artists scheduled for 2016. It’s all filled up,” she said. Dabell said another struggle with a monthly rotation is very little time to put up or take down exhibits. “Installing an exhibit takes a minimum of a week,” Dabell said. “That’s an unbelievable time compared to other museums, because you have to take previous exhibits all down, make sure the walls are all good, and then you put a new one. Not only that — you have to make sure all the publications are in, like tags and statements.” She said she has a student staff composed of primarily art students that help her prepare the gallery. “[The] art gallery has a staff of our own. I hire art major students so that they have eyes and design sense to help me,” she said. She said the number of student employees depends on the needs for that semester. Dabell said this also serves as a training opportunity for art students, giving them valuable skills as they learn to run and

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put together art exhibits. She said another great aspect of the gallery often brings in world-class artists that one would normally have to pay to see. Out of those was well-known artist Linda Christiansen. Dabell said one exhibit shes really excited for is for the work of religious painter, J. Kirk Richards, who has created some exclusive pieces for the gallery. “He will be exclusively premiering some paintings he did for that exhibit,” Dabell said. Other well-known upcoming artists in 2016 include David Dornen and local sculptor Matt Geddes. Dabell said one aspect of her job at the art gallery that she loves is learning new things. “I also love the opportunity to learn each day when planning exhibits or meeting new artists. For instance, last semester, we had an exhibit featuring original lithograph propaganda posters from WWI. I spent hours and hours reading up on the history of the war

and the posters. I enjoyed the learning experience so much that I almost wanted to cry when the exhibit came down,” Dabell said. Although she can't pick a favorite, one of Dabell's favorite exhibits — included a display featuring Sufi Islamic art. “One particular exhibit in 2013 featured Sufi Islamic art, and it was particularly memorable, mainly because you don’t get to see such things very often around here.” Dabell said that there is no charge for any of the art gallery's exhibits, everything is free to both community and students. According to the BYU-I website, the next upcoming exhibit is “Shade” by BYU-Idaho faculty member Gerald Julien Griffen. An exclusive interview with Griffin was also featured in the Sept. 12 edition of the Upper Valley Standard Journal. For more information about other upcoming exhibits visit http://www.byui. edu/spori-gallery. ◆

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Amanda Beal amanda@uvsj.com TETONIA — BYU-Idaho takes learning about the outdoors to new heights. The BYU-Idaho Outdoor Learning Center at Badger Creek offers a variety of outdoor adventures, including ropes courses, horseback riding, a slip ‘n slide, zip lining, and cross country skiing and sledding in the winter. “Our purpose as a department for the university is to provide a place where people can come to experience deeply significant learning in an outdoor setting,” said activities advisor Dan Mahler. He said often people who visit the Outdoor Learning Center come away with a better understanding of themselves. Although the Outdoor Learning Center is successful now, it wasn’t always that way. The property was purchased in 1979, with the purpose to be a place where students could learn leadership skills and grow. From there, according to Mahler, development was slow. He said it was an odd department because no one quite knew “where to put them.” “The Outdoor Learning Center was on the chopping block at one point,” he said. He said this happened because the center was not financially viable. But in the past 3-4 years, that changed. “I think that challenge has been overcome,” Mahler said. The center found a place where it belonged: the activities department at BYU-I. It showed the university what a valuable asset it was. “We finally figured out the best way we could serve,” Mahler said. He said they were put in a department on campus where they could thrive and do what they’re best at. “Initially a lot of people didn’t know who we

were or where we were,” he said. Now, however, people have become more familiar with their location and purpose. The Outdoor Learning Center team has been working on increasing program offerings and expanding facilities. This way, the center can reach out to more people and influence more lives, Mahler said. The center is upgrading the shower and bathroom facilities and increasing sleeping accommodations, with other improvements still in the works. The facility is mainly for BYU-Idaho students, but it also offers services for community members, including Boy Scout troops, non-campus wards, non-BYUI companies, families and Adventure for Youth (AFY) groups. “Community support is important to us as well,” Mahler said. According to the byui.edu website, community reservations open one month after the Fall and Winter semesters begin (Feb. 6 and Oct. 14 for 2015). Interested persons can make reservations five business days before the desired reservation date. If a BYU-Idaho group hasn’t already reserved for that date, community members can schedule during those times. Because of summer youth programs, the Outdoor Learning Center cannot allow community groups from April to September. To make a reservation visit http://www.byui. edu/outdoor-learning-center/plan-your-own/ scheduling. BYU-I groups, such as campus wards, departments and student organizations, can also schedule through this link. Accommodations include 10 small bunk cabins, a logistics center for gatherings, a sled hill/ tow rope, two pavilions, two yurts and cross county ski trails. Meals are available for purchase as well, or included with many student events. Cabins can be rented for $40 per night, the large yurt can be rented for $45 per night,

the small yurt can be rented for $40 per night and the sled hill can be rented for a 3-hour block at $120 for 30 people or fewer and $160 for more than 30 people. BYU-I students can check out specific upcoming events at http://www. byui.edu/outdoor-learning-center/ outdoor-learning-centerevents. Events available for students include capture the flag, mountain biking, married student retreat, black powder rifles and archery, canoeing and water activities and more. Students can also volunteer or seek employment at the Outdoor Learning Center. According to Mahler, the Outdoor Learning Center always needs volunteers. “My favorite thing is to see our student staff grow in their capacity to teach and to learn,” Mahler said. As the Outdoor Learning Center is about 44 miles from Rexburg, transportation is often provided. Mahler said people often drive as well, because if people really want to attend an event they have no problem driving. For more information, visit http:// www.byui.edu/outdoor-learning-center, call 208-496-7311 or email olc@byui. edu. ◆

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Old press replica is worth the time GREG LITTLE editor@uvsj.com It is a small room in the David O. Mckay Library on the campus of BYU-Idaho. Housed in that room is a working replica of a 19th Century printing press. In today’s modern age of smart phones and everything else under the sun, a piece of equipment like this is quite unique. In fact, there are only three of these types of presses in existence — and the one in Rexburg is the only one that produces any materials. Sam Nielson is in charge of the machine and was one of the people involved in acquiring the press. Nielson said obtaining the press was actually inspired by a history of typesetting exhibit at a museum in Idaho Falls. When you walk into the room, there is a distinction like no other. The smell. You can’t mistake the smell of fresh ink. Learning about the press is fascinating in

itself, as people realize exactly what it took in those days to print anything. The first step in the process is setting the type. Choosing the letters reveals this was an art form in its day. There are cases set up with a chart above that lets you pick the proper letters. There are also spaces and dashes and periods and all of the things humans have developed over the years. After you set the line, you then have to carefully take it over to the press and then use a technique to squeeze it together and lay it on the base of the press. After all of the lines are placed on the press, Nielson then has to use various wooden blocks (he calls it “furniture”) to make sure everything was tight and level, because it has to be in order to print correctly. He arranges the blocks in various patterns, tweaks and gets it ready for the press. After it is all set, he then grabs an ink roller He spreads out the ink and then, with

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the help of another person, grabs one side of the press lid and put it down.You then have to crank the press so it goes under the heavy plate of the machine. Once that is done, you pull an arm and the press puts pressure on the lid, which then puts the paper on the ink that is on the type blocks. You then crank it back out, open the lid and you have your printed page. It is hard to imagine what it must have been like in the 19th Century when people had to produce newspapers. Just setting the type would take days and days. And then printing it one page at a time would be incredibly tedious. No doubt, it was either insanely hot or cold in those print shops. Nielson said back then, newspapers were only produced once a week because it simply took that long to get them finished. Another important thing to note is that the press can be viewed by anyone who is interested. If you are interested in bringing a group, contact Nielson at 496-9535 or nielsons@byui.edu. ◆

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shelters and grills are available throughout the park, making it a nice place to cook burgers or hot dogs as summer winds down and Rexburg turns to its cool autumn season. Go to Nature Park on a given day, and the disc golf course is another one of the most-used areas you’ll see. The course features nine holes and most of the holes are about 300 feet or less in distance. It’s not as big of a course as disc golf courses you might find in Idaho Falls, but it’s perfect for enjoying a leisurely game without leaving town just to do so. An in-line hockey rink can also be

found on the south end of Nature Park. This rink is entirely made of asphalt and provides a large space to play. It is walled in to ensure balls or pucks don’t fly out easily. One of the lesser-known activities available at Nature Park is Claire Boyle Skate Park. The skate park features concrete jumps, bowls, hills and a half-pipe for skaters or bikers to use. Jordan Kilgour, who hails from Australia, moved to Rexburg to attend BYU-Idaho. Back home, he would ride at skate parks with friends. After moving to Rexburg, he was looking for something to do and

found the skate park. He said he uses it as a stress reliever. “I grew up riding in skate parks when I was younger,” said Kilgour. “This skate park is great. I enjoy it here a lot. A lot of skate parks don’t have a variety of stuff you can try. Here, you’ve got quarter pipes and bowls. There are grind rails and some stairs. It’s nice to have a little variety. … I love riding. I love the feeling of it.” Brayden Millet, a Rexburg native and another frequent skate park visitor, enjoys the park because it’s a good way to stay in shape. “It’s fun. It’s good exercise. I just like

biking,” said Millet. “I plan on using it in the future, every day. … Around here, it’s a really good park. They have a good line and set-up to it for bikes and just about everything.” Whether you’re looking to take a break from homework or hold a romantic date near one of the many ponds at the park, Nature Park may be just for you. Nature Park is located near the fairgrounds on the northwest side of Rexburg, with the official address at 5th West and 3rd North. ◆

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always benefit the student. A 2007 study by Holly Heindselman, Rhemie Mentac and Kristina Wesler at Hanover College found classroom seating arrangement can affect the level of interaction between teacher and student, which may impact test scores and learning potential. In general, as students sit further away from the “action zone,” an area of the classroom that comprises the center and the front rows, participation declines and absenteeism increases.Various older studies referenced in the Hanover College material illustrated that the distance between a student’s seat and the teacher affected test scores. Researchers at Montana State University found seating charts to be very effective in terms of the comfort, confidence and effectiveness of the teacher. But researchers discovered that teachers were more likely to feel unhappy and

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uncomfortable in classrooms in which students chose their own seats. But the right seating arrangement can benefit students. Students who were not performing well in the classroom performed better on the Montana Criterion-Reference Test after they were carefully seated by teachers. The results showed that there was a huge attainment increase for those students with lower abilities. In addition, the arranged seating did not have an adverse effect on the high ability students. But some students prefer to sit where they feel most comfortable. Comfort may

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