During your sophomore year
During your sophomore at the University of Minnesota, you might be pondering these important questions:
- How can I decide on a major? What careers am I interested in?
- Did I choose the right major?
- How do I go about gaining career-related skills?
A checklist for sophomores
- Become familiar with student services offered in the College.
- Get involved! Join a student organization.
- Explore majors and
career options with a
career counselor.
Schedule an appointment. - Enroll in various courses to explore majors.
- Take the Orientation to Self and Career course (PSTL 1076).
- Begin self-assessment and identifying majors/careers through career counseling. Start by visiting the ETC Services center in 127 Appleby Hall or schedule an appointment.
- Find professionally-oriented part-time, summer or student employment to gain skills employers value.
- Engage in volunteer activities and service learning.
- Explore and begin planning for international opportunities.
- Learn more about careers by engaging in occupational research.
- Begin building your professional network by connecting with College alumni.
- Develop a résumé and begin to gain skills through career-related experiences such as internships.
See also
View resources by other stages in the process:
- Know yourself
- Understanding the world of work
- Experiential learning: Try-on careers
- Preparing for your future: The job search
You may also view resources by your year in college:
April 2007