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This study attempts to show a relationship between being spiritual and choosing a college major. Using one public research institution, this quantitative, longitudinal study used secondary data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program from the years 2000 2011. The survey included items that asked students about their spiritual preference,their confidence in choosing a major, philosophy of life, and participation in community service. Results indicated direct effects from choosing a major and being involved in community service. The study also showed direct effects of choosing a major and developing a meaningful philosophy of life. The strongest finding in this study was the gap in students changing their major (90% of college students from this institution say that they will change their major).

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Dr. Kristy Taylor is a professor in the College of Business and Innovation at the University of Toledo where she teaches/advises over 640 students per year. She has been the Director in Academic Advising, Career Services and Student Activities. She lives in Michigan with her husband Matt and four sons.

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