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First Year Students

Interactive Resources for First Year Students

Podcasts: Listen to Spring Semester podcasts
 
Podcast LogoA weekly roundup of the most relevant career related activities and events on campus for first year students. Includes tips, discussions and interviews vital for career success.
Freshman Press
Addresses the concerns of freshman students and parents and provides information pertinent to the issues of a new face on campus- what to do, where to go, what to consider. The Press is published nine times a semester.
EPICS
EPICS has tools to help you explore your own interests, skills, values and decision making style. You will also receive personalized tips on additional resources that will assist you in your career choices.

Important Career and Major Activities for First Year Students

Networking
Your ultimate guide for learning about how to start networking.
1. Log into Vault
2. Click on "Download Guides"
3. Scroll down the page and on the left side you will see "Vault Guide to Schmoozing".
4. Download "Vault Guide to Schmoozing"
Informational Interviewing
An informational Interview is an interview that you initiate -- you ask the questions. These are conversations with people who are currently working in your field of interest.
 
Registered Student Organizations
Get involved on campus as soon as possible.
 
Externship
Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors, the Externship program offers networking connections and a behind-the-scenes look at potential careers. Apply early in September 2008!
 
We are a department in the Division of Student Affairs on campus. We are one of over twenty Career Services offices on campus.