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Tanisha Belvin
Social Work
Houston, TX • Junior

Resources you used in deciding my major: I had several meetings with my career counselor in the Vick Center to discuss potential majors. Additionally, I used services within Sanger Learning Center – such as, one-on-one tutoring and meeting with a learning specialist. I attended info sessions for various majors and schools to understand the internal transfer process.

Why did you choose your major? Initially, when I arrived at UT I had aspirations to become a doctor; however, I realized that the desire to become a doctor came from my parents, not myself. My career counselor recommended that I talk to the undergraduate academic advisor in the School of Social Work. Talking to her made me realize that social work offered a myriad of opportunities to assist and empower people from various backgrounds.