Dec 25
From Campus to Career: Maximizing Your College Experience
Getting into a great school is just the beginning. Here's how to make the most of your time there to set up long-term career success.
Freshman Year: Explore
- Take diverse courses outside your comfort zone
- Join 2-3 clubs that genuinely interest you
- Build relationships with professors during office hours
- Start a professional LinkedIn profile
Sophomore Year: Focus
- Declare your major based on genuine interest AND career prospects
- Seek your first internship or research position
- Take on leadership roles in your organizations
- Begin informational interviews with professionals in your field
Junior Year: Build
- Land a competitive summer internship
- Start building your professional network seriously
- Consider study abroad if it aligns with your goals
- Begin thinking about graduate school if applicable
Senior Year: Launch
- Apply for full-time positions or graduate programs
- Leverage your network for referrals
- Complete a capstone project or thesis that showcases your abilities
- Mentor younger students
The #1 Mistake I See:
Students who focus exclusively on grades and ignore relationship-building. Your network will be your greatest career asset. Start building it from day one.
Dec 25
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Dec 25
From Campus to Career: Maximizing Your College Experience
Getting into a great school is just the beginning. Here's how to make the most of your time there to set up long-term career success.
Freshman Year: Explore
- Take diverse courses outside your comfort zone
- Join 2-3 clubs that genuinely interest you
- Build relationships with professors during office hours
- Start a professional LinkedIn profile
Sophomore Year: Focus
- Declare your major based on genuine interest AND career prospects
- Seek your first internship or research position
- Take on leadership roles in your organizations
- Begin informational interviews with professionals in your field
Junior Year: Build
- Land a competitive summer internship
- Start building your professional network seriously
- Consider study abroad if it aligns with your goals
- Begin thinking about graduate school if applicable
Senior Year: Launch
- Apply for full-time positions or graduate programs
- Leverage your network for referrals
- Complete a capstone project or thesis that showcases your abilities
- Mentor younger students
The #1 Mistake I See:
Students who focus exclusively on grades and ignore relationship-building. Your network will be your greatest career asset. Start building it from day one.
