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Academics
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- Consider enhancing your academic program with a minor.
- Meet with your academic advisor and/or faculty mentor to discuss your core curriculum and develop an academic plan.
- Use to run a Degree Evaluation.
- Consider studying abroad; if already have made the decision to study abroad, discuss your plans with your academic adviser.
- Use tutoring and writing resources in the Student Success Center that can assist you with your academic plan.
- Connect with classmates; discuss forming study groups and exchange contact information.
- Begin researching graduate and professional school requirements, as applicable.
- Research scholarship opportunities for graduate or professional school.
- If applicable, renew your FAFSA.
Community and Involvement
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- Reflect upon and develop your leadership skills. Consider how to refine your campus involvement in ways that support your interests or goals on a deeper level.
- Consider your service opportunities for the year; be involved as much as your schedule allows.
- Consider participating in a campus ministry retreat or mission trip.
- Develop deeper relationships with faculty and staff members.
- Start preparing for where you will live for your junior year, and arrange roommates.
Career Preparation
- Make an appointment with a career counselor to discuss your planned career and experiential education opportunities.
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- Set up summer internship or summer job.
Personal Growth
- Participate in multicultural dialogues and events. Visit the Cross Cultural Center for Global Citizenship to learn more.
- Reflect on your values and passion. What is your calling and purpose?
- Reflect on who you are and who you want to be. What is your motivation?
- Look into practices and routines that can assist you with balance in your life. What are your priorities?
- Take time to consider who your role models are in your life. Why are they your role models?
- Look ahead to the Junior-Year Experience Checklist to see what you can complete or prepare for over the summer.