Sophomore Spotlight

Do you have a CAREER game plan? The sophomore year is an important one. It's a time of transition when issues like choosing a major, identifying career options, finding an internship or summer job may be of concern for you, the second year student. To assist with career planning issues like these, the Career Services staff has developed a program that addresses these specific needs and concerns- it's called Sophomore Spotlight. Our goal is to be a resource for YOU as you plan your future at Hope.

No matter where you are in your journey, the purpose of this meeting is to:

• touch base with you and provide an ear for any issues or concerns that you have about your Hope experience to-date.
• hear your thoughts on an academic major and career direction.
• get you thinking about career-related issues and general life planning.
• orient you to internship and study abroad options.
• get you connected with appropriate resources.
• develop concrete "next steps" for you to take in your career development process.
• provide effective follow-up appointments with Career Services staff.
• assist YOU in pursuing your call, during your time at Hope and after graduation.

Career Counselor Trudi VanderPloeg encourages you to stop by or call the Office of Career Services to schedule an appointment.