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The Freshman Year: Exploring- Self-Assessment & Career Planning Activities
• Begin to identify interests, abilities, skills and personal/work values
• Seek career advising to discuss choosing a major and/or identifying career options
• Explore a wide variety of majors
• Talk to academic and career counselors about the majors you are considering
• Develop and practice good study habits, organizational and functional skills
• Investigate and join campus organizations that might interest you. This is a good way to develop leadership, organizational and planning skills
• Participate in campus activities – get involved in what’s happening on campus
• Seek summer, part-time and volunteer jobs to explore careers and gain valuable experience
• Answer the following four key questions:
What do I want to do when I graduate?
What can I do with the degree that I am seeking?
What do I need to do to develop myself further?
How can I ensure that I start the career I am seeking after graduation?
• Read the newspaper and watch the news often. Keep up with current events
• Register with the Office of Career Services
• Attend ALL activities sponsored by the Office of Career Services
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