Before You Choose a College Major, Listen to This with Wendi Witzke
Four years is a long time to spend on a degree that doesn’t fit you.
Choosing a major is one of the biggest decisions students make—often before they’ve ever experienced what the work in that field actually looks like.
In this episode of Finding Your Fierce, we sit down with Wendi Witzke, Program Director of the Legal Studies and Paralegal Program at Western Technical College. With more than 20 years of experience supporting students entering the legal profession, Wendi has seen firsthand how the right learning environment can completely change a student’s career path.
Instead of sitting in large lecture halls, students in her program gain hands-on experience—drafting real legal documents, walking through real legal processes, and building the practical skills they’ll need in the field.
But one of the most powerful insights from this conversation is something many students discover along the way:
Sometimes you don’t truly know what you enjoy until you’re actually doing the work.
Wendi also shares how her program emphasizes community impact and access to justice, preparing students to support individuals who may not otherwise have the legal representation they need.
If you’re a student, parent, or someone exploring a new career direction, this conversation offers a powerful perspective on how the right environment, practical experience, and mentorship can help people discover a path that truly fits.
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- Dr. Carolyn Colleen Website
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