Four-Year Roadmap
Freshman Focus: EXPLORE & DISCOVER | Theme: Curiosity + Exploration
TOP ACTIONS:
- Take a variety of Gen Ed classes
- Join clubs & attend events
- Complete a self-assessment (like Focus2)
- Create your first r茅sum茅 & explore jobs on Handshake
- Meet with a Career Counselor
Design Your Life Concept: Wayfinding 鈥� What energizes you?
Ask Yourself: What classes or activities spark your interest?
Sophomore Year: NARROW & PROTOTYPE | Theme: Try + Reflect
TOP ACTIONS:
- Choose or confirm your major
- Conduct 1鈥�2 informational interviews
- Apply for internships or volunteer roles
- Build your LinkedIn profile
- Get your r茅sum茅 reviewed
Design Your Life Concept: Prototyping 鈥� Try ideas before committing
Ask Yourself: What career stories are starting to emerge?
Junior Year: COMMIT & CONNECT | Theme: Build + Expand
TOP ACTIONS:
- Land a major-related internship or leadership role
- Network with employers (LinkedIn, Handshake, events)
- Prep for grad school or career
- Create your Odyssey Plan (3 versions of your future)
Design Your Life Concept: Odyssey Planning 鈥� Imagine multiple futures
Ask Yourself: Which life path excites you the most?
Senior Year: LAUNCH & NAVIGATE | Theme: Decision + Transition
TOP ACTIONS:
- Apply for jobs or grad school
- Attend job fairs & recruiting events
- Practice interviewing & negotiation
- Set 1鈥�2 post-grad goals
- Finalize your Odyssey Plan
Design Your Life Concept: Adaptability 鈥� There鈥檚 no one perfect path
Ask Yourself: What does a 鈥渨ell-lived鈥� life mean to you now?