[originaltext]W: Dr. Steven, I am thinking about changing my major before the e

W: Dr. Steven, I am thinking about changing my major before the end of the freshman year.
M: What are you studying now?
W: I am taking three general requirements, American history and American literature this semester. Last semester I took four requirements and freshman French.
M: I believe it’s not too late to change your major because you’ve mainly taken general requirements which all freshmen have to take. Also we have twelve electives which include the two literature courses, so you can change your major without losing any credit hours.
W: I’m very happy to know I am still able to change my major. I am interested in writing newspaper articles, and after finishing my degree I would like to work for some newspaper firm.
M: Oh, I think you will be a good writer.
W: Dr. Steven, when do students start practical training?
M: They don’t begin practical training in reporting until the sophomore year. Joumalism normally is taken in the freshman year as a general background course.
W: I see. I will take the course next semester. Thank you very much.
M: You’re welcome. I look forward to seeing you in my department.