The information and activities in the the EXPLORATION PROCESS stages will help you select a major and a career path that are compatible with your personality, interests, preferences, and skills.
Below is a timeline and overview of the exploration process. This plan presents the recommended stages that you must complete by the end of every semester or education level. However, you may choose to set your own pace with the guidance of your advisor.
The " Meet with your Advisor" timeline is mandatory and it is your responsibility to make sure that you set an appointment by the suggested timeline to meet with your advisor. Holding these regular meetings with your advisor will help you stay focused and on the right track to successfully attain your graduation and post graduation goals. Make the best of these opportunities and take advantage of the plethora of services that these stages afford to enrich your undergraduate experience!
The " Meet with your Advisor" timeline is mandatory and it is your responsibility to make sure that you set an appointment by the suggested timeline to meet with your advisor. Holding these regular meetings with your advisor will help you stay focused and on the right track to successfully attain your graduation and post graduation goals. Make the best of these opportunities and take advantage of the plethora of services that these stages afford to enrich your undergraduate experience!
Timeline & Overview
Timeline
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Exploration Process
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Meet with your Advisor
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Freshmen Year
Sophomore Year |
Meet with your adviser to set you off on your major exploration journey.
Meet with your adviser to plan academic career relevant experiences, choose courses and decide what steps you need to take to achieve specific goals Meet with your adviser to help you narrow down your options for internships, study abroad, work experience, undergraduate research and volunteer to learn about specific fields. |
Start building your "About Me" page.
Start building your "Academics", "Education and Career Goals" pages. Continue working on your "Academics", "Education and Career Goals" pages. Start building your "Achievement", "Organizations", and "Community Service & Engagement" pages. |
Junior
Year |
Meet with your adviser to develop a graduation plan. Your adviser will help you make sure that you are on the right track to meet all your graduation requirements. Start thinking of your post graduation plans; do you want to find a job, continue graduate school, start your own business? discuss your plans with your adviser.
Meet with a career counselor/adviser to start working on your professional resume. Your career adviser will also give you information about job searches, mock interviews, and how to start building a professional network. |
Continue building your "Achievement", "Organizations", and "Community Service & Engagement" pages.
Start working on your "Professional" Page. |
Senior
Year |
Meet with your adviser to discuss graduation requirements. Your adviser will also help you decide and plan your post-graduation goals.
Meet with career adviser for a mock interview to help you build interviewing skills. |
Continue working on your "Professional" page.
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