This is a great year for you. You can get to classes without consulting a map, but there are still endless opportunities to explore. Got a major? Great. Get advice from your advisors and professors on the best courses for you. Not so much? That’s OK too. Stay curious. We’ll work on it together.
Document your experiences
Take the time to keep track of yourself. Use your E-Portfolio to build your profile and document your activity and growth as you shape your collegiate plans.
Be intentional
Think about declaring a major and minor by the end of this year. If you’re still uncertain, that’s OK! Continue to sample core courses and you will discover subjects that attract you to further exploration.
Be advised
If you have declared a major, continue to work closely with your advisor and to talk to professors in your major. Find a mentor that will help you through confusing situations, or someone to seek general wisdom from. There are lots of people on campus willing to help you navigate the choices before you.
Explore an internship
Think about possible internships for this summer or for your junior year and discuss them with your advisor and professors. Internships are a great way to experience a real workplace and build your résumé.
Reach out
Outreach opportunities can take as little as a few hours. Check out community outreach opportunities and stop by to meet the folks at the Office of Community Outreach.
See the world
Visit the Explorations Office and learn about study opportunities across the country and around the world. Check out the Explorations website and read first-hand student accounts of the tremendous benefits of “study away” programs for deepening academic knowledge.