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My Visit To Ithaca
Prior to my visit to Ithaca, I had always said that I wanted to major in biology, because I liked it and it came easily to me. The idea of applying to a college as an undecided major was uncomfortable and I never seriously considered it for that reason. Even during a week of college tours, I was saying I wanted to be a biology major, until I was on my campus tour at Ithaca. During the tour, I had a memorable student guide named Stephen. He talked about his experience as an exploratory major. Stephen liked how in the exploratory major students have an additional advisor, who helps students by suggesting courses that allow them to explore possible interests. Through the exploratory major Stephen chose a course that has a focus on history and

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