Chart your Course through Honors
| Early in your Honors Experience | Midway Through | Later in your Honors Experience | |
|---|---|---|---|
Reflect"What am I doing?" |
Articulate the motivations and passions that brought you to this place. | Ask, "How am I changing now that I am here?" | Ask, "How can I continue to build on my experiences as I stretch toward the next phase of my life?" |
PlanPractical Logistics |
Understand all requirements, study abroad, experience an internship, identify mentors. | Establish specific goals within your program/major and place them on a timeline. | Identify organizations and job roles that fit your goals and values. |
ExploreSeek out Options |
Complete the liberal arts core; discuss options with instructors, advisors and senior students; go to departmental and school events, lectures, etc. | Build an extensive support network; collect job postings and resumes of individuals you see as role models; talk to potential employers and programs to learn what qualifications and skills they expect so that you can plan to achieve them. | Take upper level seminars and graduate classes in your areas of interest; read the work of your role models; nuture and grow your support network. |
EngageExecuting the Plan |
Complete civic engagement hours in areas of your interest; join student groups in your interest areas. | Join professional associations; attend career panels and seek career mentors. | Complete degree requirements; take a leadership role in ONE activity. |
ApplyNext Step Strategies |
Locate summer internships; update your resume. | Focus and target your resume; meet with those who will write letters of recommendation. | Apply to next stage of life opportunities such as jobs, professional schools, graduate programs, fellowships; schedule a mock interview. |
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