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LS Spring Advising 2011
Goals for this Session

► Touch  on Key Points of the Fall Registration
  Process
► Clear Students to Register
► Discuss how to identify and achieve Long
  Term Academic Goals
► Outline the Transition to NYC
► Q and A
Registering for Fall
     Classes
      An Overview
Registering for Fall Classes:
                    Get Ready
1.       Identify Your Classes through Albert
          Classes posted in late March/early April
2.       Construct several possible Fall Schedules
3.       Take Care of Your Blocks: Adviser
         Clearance/Health Stops
4.       Know Your Assigned Day/Time to Register
5.       Know your requirements
Registering for Fall Classes: Set
► Know   Your Time/Day to Register
► April 27/8 for MOST FYA Students
► Account for the Time Difference (it will be in
  EST)
► Have your mock schedule and backups
Registering for Fall Classes: Go
► Register through Albert on NYUHome
► Go to the Register Screen to enter the Call
  numbers of the classes for your fall
  schedule
► Hit Submit
Registering for Fall
     Classes
     The Nitty Gritty
Constructing the Fall Schedule
► Know  Your School and Major Requirements
► Spread Your Classes Over Several Days
► Educate Yourself on Your Educators
► Make Sure Your Meet the Prequisites
► Get our Your Pen and Paper (Make Mock
  Schedules with Course Call numbers)
A Word about Requirements
► Liberal
        Studies
► Major/Minor Requirements
► BA School Requirements
LS Requirements: To Transition
► Writing I/II
► Social Foundations I/II/III
► Cultural Foundations I/II/III
► and one math or science
► 64 credits
► Your Official High School Transcript on File
► 3.0 GPA


N.B. The above also earns students an AA.
LS Requirements
             Impact on Fall Registration

Cultural Foundations III and Social Foundations III
► Take CF III or SF III in the fall semester. NOT
  BOTH.
► Students who register for both must have a
  persuasive reason (or will be dropped from one)
Science Requirement
► History of the Universe and the Science of
  Technology
► Life Science and Environmental Studies
The Major/Minor Requirements
► Students  begin registering now for classes
  toward their majors and minors in the fall of
  sophomore year
► Start with the Intro Courses
► Research the Major/Minors List for Reqs
BA School Requirements
► Each  BA School has requirements
► Many of the LS core classes will satisfy reqs
  at the BA school
► Additional coursework is often required in
  science, math (“QR”), and foreign language
The Science Requirement
Two Course Requirement for most schools
► Often called Natural Science I (aka “Nat Sci I”) and Natural
  Science II (aka “Nat Sci II”)
► One Biology-based (Nat Sci II), one Physics-based (Nat Sci
  I)

How LS Sciences Match Up:
► Nat Sci I: History of the Universe OR the Science of
  Technology
► Nat Sci II: Life Science OR Environmental Studies


Many AP Exams (or other Advanced Standing examinations)
  also satisfy this requirement
The Math or “QR” Requirement
Major/Minor Courses that satisfy the QR Req
► Calculus (Prehealth, Business Studies)
► Statistics (Economics)
► Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (Psychology
   and Sociology)
► Quantitative Methods in Political Research
   (Politics)

Advanced Placement that Satisfies the QR Req
► AP credit in Statistics or Calculus
Trivia Break
What was the first capital of the
       United States?
Putting it all Together: A Sample
                 Schedule

               The Freshman Year
Fall Semester           Spring Semester
► Writing I             ► Writing II
► SF I                  ► SF II
► CF I                  ► CF II
► Italian or French     ► Italian or French
Putting it all Together: A Sample
                 Schedule

              The Sophomore Year
Fall Semester               Spring Semester
► CF III                    ► SF III
► History of the Universe   ► Life Science
► Foundations of            ► Statistics for the
  Journalism                  Behavioral Sciences
► Intro to Psychology       ► Journalistic Inquiry
Stops on Registration
Three Kinds of Stops
► Advisor Clearance
► Bursar, Admissions, Health Center
► Date/Time


How to Find Out if You Have Any
Refer to the Registration Status Screen on Albert
Note: It will say that you cannot register until your
  assigned registration time.
Important Registration Dates
April 10: Students Should Clear Up Any Stops
 by THIS Date

Approx April 28: FYA Students Register for
 Classes

 Make sure to take into account the time
 difference!
Trivia Break
What’s the Tallest Building in
           NYC?
Transitions to Your BA School
On-Track Transition       Off-Track
► Process Begins Spring   ► Either FR or So.
  Semester Sophomore         Transition
  Year                    ► Requires additional
► One-click Response to      Internal Transfer
  Email from Admissions      Application
► Complete Process by     ► May Require Portfolio
  Commencement of            or Audition
  Junior Year Fall        ► May Require
                             Courswork
CAS: A Solid Option with a Diversity
              of Choices
► Majority   of LS Students Transition On-Track to
  CAS
► 3.0 GPA to transition and Completion of LS
  requirements
► LS Core Satisfies Most of the CAS Core Reqs
► Students may still need to complete Science,
  Math, or Foreign Language Requirements in
  addition to Major/Minor Reqs to graduate
► 63 majors, 73 Minors
► For more information: www.nyu.edu/cas
GLS: Make Yourself Marketable for
         the Global Marketplace
           Still to Time to Apply! Deadline: April 1, 2011

                       Highlights of the Program
►   Junior Year Overseas (with      ►   Experiential Learning: Learn
    Fieldwork)                          through Doing (Out in the
       Paris                           World)
       Madrid
       Buenos Aires                ►   Advanced Language Proficiency
       Shanghai
       Berlin                      ►   Senior Thesis
       Florence
                                    ►   Innovative Use of Technology:
►   Tight Knit, Global Community:       Simonides, Web-based
    Small Classes, Hands-on             Conferencing, etc.
    Mentoring and Advising
GLS Con’d
► Shares the Interdisciplinary Character of LS
► Interdisciplinary Classes Model the syncretic
  thinking that students will use in their thesis
► Highly Sequential Courses and Interlinking Courses
  that Build on Prior Work
► Allows for Students to Develop two areas of
  expertise: One in Global Liberal Studies, the
  Second in their chosen Area of Research
► Strengthens their International Work and Research
  Portfolio through the Year Abroad and Senior
  Thesis
Gallatin
►   Offers students a “Individualized Plan of Study”
►   Does have requirements: K Credits (6 Gallatin Classes,
    including 4 Interdisciplinary Seminars), Science or Math
    (no language)
►   Best for students with a very specific plan of study not
    offered elsewhere at the university
►   Not good for students who simply want to combine two
    majors (like Psych and French), students wanting to
    pursue science or business
►   Off-track Transfer for Junior Year
►   Not permitted to study abroad in the first semester in
    Gallatin
Stern: Business
Off-Track Transfer
► Requirements to Apply Off-Track Just to be
    Considered
     By the End of the Fall Semester, take the Following:
        ► Calculus I
        ► Principles of   Financial Accounting
        ► Econ I
        ► Econ II
     3.8 GPA minimum for consideration
►   Alternatives to Stern
     Econ, Business Studies
     Minors in Social Entrepreneurship, Management and Public
      Policy, Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology,
      etc.
     MBA
Steinhardt: Media, Culture, and
                 Education
Off-Track Transfer for Most Students
► First Year Transfer for:
     Music and Arts
     Nutrition and Health
     Education
►   Second Year Transfer for:
     Media, Culture, and Communicaiton (MCC or “Communications”)
        ► Should  have around a 3.5 for a successful off-track transfer
        ► Different from the Journalism major in that it’s geared more toward a
          variety of modes of communication and not “just” reporting/journalism.
     Applied Psychology
Tisch
Off-Track Transfer for Most Students
► First Year Transfer
   Requirements for Transfer
     ► Generally requires auditions or portfolios
     ► Generally requires a 3.0 GPA mininum


► Second   Year Transfer
   Students may still choose to transfer off-track to Tisch
   BUT students will likely need to spend an additional
    THREE years in Tisch (making for a 5 year
    undergraduate degree)
Trivia Break
How old is the NYC subway?
Other Academic Matters
► Summer  Coursework
► Questions
► Academic Advising
Summer Classes at NYU in NYC
► Summer   Classes at NYU in New York
  G/LS Summer Classes: HOU and Environmental
   Studies
  Sign-up Up to the Date before the class begins
  May Affect Your Financial Aid
  Costs about $1200 per credit
  Two Six-Week Summer Sessions: I and II
  Summer Housing
Summer Classes Elsewhere
► Summer     Classes Abroad
   Through NYU, 25 locations worldwide (UG and GA)
   Suggested Application Deadline: March 15


► Summer     Classes at another University
     First Identify Classes You’d Want to Take
     Then Get the Syllabi
     Email Me to See if NYU will Give you Credit
     Caution: Language Courses, Sciences (Lab), Prehealth
Questions?
Trivia Break
What is the name of the Dean of
         Liberal Studies?
Advising Beyond the Freshman Year
► Sophomore    Year Advisors: Will Reach Out to
  Students Before the End of the Spring
  Semester
► Junior Year: Students Transition to their
  Major advisor OR School Advisor (unless
  GLS)
► Students should continue to be in touch
  with their freshman year professors and
  advisor
► Mentoring by LS Upperclassmen
LS Advising Center
► LS   Advising Center (ls.advising@nyu.edu)
   Open 9-5, Monday through Friday
   726 Broadway (steps from campus)
   Team Led by Dean Paul Naour
       ►Claudie Deshommes
       ►Jeff Walker
       ►Jason Chan
       ►Yenifer Romero Badia
       ►Leah Guarino-Ramirez
Trivia Break
Who founded NYU?
Spring Semester:Preparing for NYC
► Complete     Housing Lottery
    Phase III
► Initiate   Visa Process
    Apply for AFCOE
    Gather Paperwork
    Apply for Visa no Later than June 1
► Apply   for the Dean’s Circle
    Application Info should be announced in late April/early
     May
    Honors Society: 3.65 GPA, Essay, Recommendation
     from Faculty
Spring Semester: Preparing for NYC

► Plug   Yourself In Early
   Sign Up to Be a LS International Ambassador
     ►Email with Incoming Students
     ►Create Programming for LS Students on the
      International Theme
   Volunteer for an Admissions Event in late April
► Identify   Your Goals for Fall
Trivia Break
What are the two major league
   baseball teams in NYC?
Summer: Transition To-Dos
► Check Your Emails
► Keep on Top of Any Deadlines
   Visas
   Housing
   Make Travel Plans for NYC: August 28 Arrival
► Look   for a Job
   Wasserman Website
   Volunteer Opportunities
And Then You’re There: Welcome Week, NYC
                   August 28-September 5
Sunday, August 28
Move In and Check in at the LS Offices/Meet LS Ambassadors

Monday, August 29
FYA Orientation Meeting (AM) and Presidential Address (PM)

Monday, August 29
Reception for FYA parents, only. Time and Location TBA.

Tuesday, August 30
Group Advising Meetings and Bus Tour

Wednesday, August 31
Walking Tours with LS Faculty and more QR/Calc/FLP Exams (as necessary)

Thursday through Monday, September 1-5: University-wide events and
  “Reunions”

Tuesday, September 6: First day of Classes
Trivia Break
What was the first NYU study
       abroad site?
Preparing for NYC: Identify Your
                 Goals
The Destination Postcard
► Identify a Concrete Goal You have for the Fall
  Semester
   Make New Friends
   Get a Work Study Job at NYU
► Note   3-4 Ways of Making Progress toward that
  Goal
     Go to Club Fair During the 2nd Week of Class
     Join a Club by myself
     Volunteer with the LS International Corps
     Ask One of my fellow students to Study together
The Destination Postard in Action:
  Get a Job for the Sophomore Year
► Goal: To Get an On-Campus Job for the
  Sophomore Year
► Steps to Getting a Job
   Summer
     ► Put Together Your Resume
     ► Use the Wasserman Website Database for Searches
     ► Identify Departments or Offices You’d Like to Work for and
       Contact Them Separately
     ► Use Other Contacts for Information about Job Openings
     ► Send Out a Target # of Resumes with Tailored Cover Letters
   Fall
     ► Attend  a Wasserman Information Session
     ► If no luck with on-campus, begin search off campus
The Destination Postard in Action:
        Make New Friends
► Make     New Friends Outside of the FYA Circle
► Steps
   Spring/Summer
     ►Contact mentors about where they met new people
     ►Research Clubs
     ►Consider living with non-FYA students in the Dorms

   Fall
     ►Attend the Club Fair
     ►Get involved with LS Student Government
The Destination Postcard:
           Identify Major and Minor
► Goal: Identify which major/minors to pursue for
  the BA (and even which school to go to!)
► Steps to Getting There
   Spring/Summer
     ► Identify which Classes in the LS Core (and which topics)
       interested you most
     ► Go through CAS majors minor list
     ► Identify Broad Industries/Companies of Interest: Publishing,
       Sports, Non-profits
     ► Register for one or two classes in your potential major/minor
   Fall
     ► Go  to the CAS Majors Fair
     ► Visit Wasserman to discuss potential Careers
Preparing for NYC: Making a
           Successful Transition
► Create   a Healthy Schedule & Make Time for All of
  You
   Balance between academics, friends, working out, and
    work
► Know   Where to Get Support
   The Counseling Center
   The LS Advising Center
   The Office of International Programs
► Knowing   the Contours of the Transition
   Peaks and Valleys to Acclimation
   Sophomore Slump
   The Way Out of the Woods
Loose Ends and Sundry Details
► ID Cards
► Meal Plans
► Safety and Transportation
► Summer Webinar
► Declaring the major/minors
► Placement Exams: What Happens if you
  didn’t register for the one today
Questions?

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LS Spring Advising 2011

  • 2. Goals for this Session ► Touch on Key Points of the Fall Registration Process ► Clear Students to Register ► Discuss how to identify and achieve Long Term Academic Goals ► Outline the Transition to NYC ► Q and A
  • 3. Registering for Fall Classes An Overview
  • 4. Registering for Fall Classes: Get Ready 1. Identify Your Classes through Albert  Classes posted in late March/early April 2. Construct several possible Fall Schedules 3. Take Care of Your Blocks: Adviser Clearance/Health Stops 4. Know Your Assigned Day/Time to Register 5. Know your requirements
  • 5. Registering for Fall Classes: Set ► Know Your Time/Day to Register ► April 27/8 for MOST FYA Students ► Account for the Time Difference (it will be in EST) ► Have your mock schedule and backups
  • 6. Registering for Fall Classes: Go ► Register through Albert on NYUHome ► Go to the Register Screen to enter the Call numbers of the classes for your fall schedule ► Hit Submit
  • 7. Registering for Fall Classes The Nitty Gritty
  • 8. Constructing the Fall Schedule ► Know Your School and Major Requirements ► Spread Your Classes Over Several Days ► Educate Yourself on Your Educators ► Make Sure Your Meet the Prequisites ► Get our Your Pen and Paper (Make Mock Schedules with Course Call numbers)
  • 9. A Word about Requirements ► Liberal Studies ► Major/Minor Requirements ► BA School Requirements
  • 10. LS Requirements: To Transition ► Writing I/II ► Social Foundations I/II/III ► Cultural Foundations I/II/III ► and one math or science ► 64 credits ► Your Official High School Transcript on File ► 3.0 GPA N.B. The above also earns students an AA.
  • 11. LS Requirements Impact on Fall Registration Cultural Foundations III and Social Foundations III ► Take CF III or SF III in the fall semester. NOT BOTH. ► Students who register for both must have a persuasive reason (or will be dropped from one) Science Requirement ► History of the Universe and the Science of Technology ► Life Science and Environmental Studies
  • 12. The Major/Minor Requirements ► Students begin registering now for classes toward their majors and minors in the fall of sophomore year ► Start with the Intro Courses ► Research the Major/Minors List for Reqs
  • 13. BA School Requirements ► Each BA School has requirements ► Many of the LS core classes will satisfy reqs at the BA school ► Additional coursework is often required in science, math (“QR”), and foreign language
  • 14. The Science Requirement Two Course Requirement for most schools ► Often called Natural Science I (aka “Nat Sci I”) and Natural Science II (aka “Nat Sci II”) ► One Biology-based (Nat Sci II), one Physics-based (Nat Sci I) How LS Sciences Match Up: ► Nat Sci I: History of the Universe OR the Science of Technology ► Nat Sci II: Life Science OR Environmental Studies Many AP Exams (or other Advanced Standing examinations) also satisfy this requirement
  • 15. The Math or “QR” Requirement Major/Minor Courses that satisfy the QR Req ► Calculus (Prehealth, Business Studies) ► Statistics (Economics) ► Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (Psychology and Sociology) ► Quantitative Methods in Political Research (Politics) Advanced Placement that Satisfies the QR Req ► AP credit in Statistics or Calculus
  • 16. Trivia Break What was the first capital of the United States?
  • 17. Putting it all Together: A Sample Schedule The Freshman Year Fall Semester Spring Semester ► Writing I ► Writing II ► SF I ► SF II ► CF I ► CF II ► Italian or French ► Italian or French
  • 18. Putting it all Together: A Sample Schedule The Sophomore Year Fall Semester Spring Semester ► CF III ► SF III ► History of the Universe ► Life Science ► Foundations of ► Statistics for the Journalism Behavioral Sciences ► Intro to Psychology ► Journalistic Inquiry
  • 19. Stops on Registration Three Kinds of Stops ► Advisor Clearance ► Bursar, Admissions, Health Center ► Date/Time How to Find Out if You Have Any Refer to the Registration Status Screen on Albert Note: It will say that you cannot register until your assigned registration time.
  • 20. Important Registration Dates April 10: Students Should Clear Up Any Stops by THIS Date Approx April 28: FYA Students Register for Classes Make sure to take into account the time difference!
  • 21. Trivia Break What’s the Tallest Building in NYC?
  • 22. Transitions to Your BA School On-Track Transition Off-Track ► Process Begins Spring ► Either FR or So. Semester Sophomore Transition Year ► Requires additional ► One-click Response to Internal Transfer Email from Admissions Application ► Complete Process by ► May Require Portfolio Commencement of or Audition Junior Year Fall ► May Require Courswork
  • 23. CAS: A Solid Option with a Diversity of Choices ► Majority of LS Students Transition On-Track to CAS ► 3.0 GPA to transition and Completion of LS requirements ► LS Core Satisfies Most of the CAS Core Reqs ► Students may still need to complete Science, Math, or Foreign Language Requirements in addition to Major/Minor Reqs to graduate ► 63 majors, 73 Minors ► For more information: www.nyu.edu/cas
  • 24. GLS: Make Yourself Marketable for the Global Marketplace Still to Time to Apply! Deadline: April 1, 2011 Highlights of the Program ► Junior Year Overseas (with ► Experiential Learning: Learn Fieldwork) through Doing (Out in the  Paris World)  Madrid  Buenos Aires ► Advanced Language Proficiency  Shanghai  Berlin ► Senior Thesis  Florence ► Innovative Use of Technology: ► Tight Knit, Global Community: Simonides, Web-based Small Classes, Hands-on Conferencing, etc. Mentoring and Advising
  • 25. GLS Con’d ► Shares the Interdisciplinary Character of LS ► Interdisciplinary Classes Model the syncretic thinking that students will use in their thesis ► Highly Sequential Courses and Interlinking Courses that Build on Prior Work ► Allows for Students to Develop two areas of expertise: One in Global Liberal Studies, the Second in their chosen Area of Research ► Strengthens their International Work and Research Portfolio through the Year Abroad and Senior Thesis
  • 26. Gallatin ► Offers students a “Individualized Plan of Study” ► Does have requirements: K Credits (6 Gallatin Classes, including 4 Interdisciplinary Seminars), Science or Math (no language) ► Best for students with a very specific plan of study not offered elsewhere at the university ► Not good for students who simply want to combine two majors (like Psych and French), students wanting to pursue science or business ► Off-track Transfer for Junior Year ► Not permitted to study abroad in the first semester in Gallatin
  • 27. Stern: Business Off-Track Transfer ► Requirements to Apply Off-Track Just to be Considered  By the End of the Fall Semester, take the Following: ► Calculus I ► Principles of Financial Accounting ► Econ I ► Econ II  3.8 GPA minimum for consideration ► Alternatives to Stern  Econ, Business Studies  Minors in Social Entrepreneurship, Management and Public Policy, Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology, etc.  MBA
  • 28. Steinhardt: Media, Culture, and Education Off-Track Transfer for Most Students ► First Year Transfer for:  Music and Arts  Nutrition and Health  Education ► Second Year Transfer for:  Media, Culture, and Communicaiton (MCC or “Communications”) ► Should have around a 3.5 for a successful off-track transfer ► Different from the Journalism major in that it’s geared more toward a variety of modes of communication and not “just” reporting/journalism.  Applied Psychology
  • 29. Tisch Off-Track Transfer for Most Students ► First Year Transfer  Requirements for Transfer ► Generally requires auditions or portfolios ► Generally requires a 3.0 GPA mininum ► Second Year Transfer  Students may still choose to transfer off-track to Tisch  BUT students will likely need to spend an additional THREE years in Tisch (making for a 5 year undergraduate degree)
  • 30. Trivia Break How old is the NYC subway?
  • 31. Other Academic Matters ► Summer Coursework ► Questions ► Academic Advising
  • 32. Summer Classes at NYU in NYC ► Summer Classes at NYU in New York  G/LS Summer Classes: HOU and Environmental Studies  Sign-up Up to the Date before the class begins  May Affect Your Financial Aid  Costs about $1200 per credit  Two Six-Week Summer Sessions: I and II  Summer Housing
  • 33. Summer Classes Elsewhere ► Summer Classes Abroad  Through NYU, 25 locations worldwide (UG and GA)  Suggested Application Deadline: March 15 ► Summer Classes at another University  First Identify Classes You’d Want to Take  Then Get the Syllabi  Email Me to See if NYU will Give you Credit  Caution: Language Courses, Sciences (Lab), Prehealth
  • 35. Trivia Break What is the name of the Dean of Liberal Studies?
  • 36. Advising Beyond the Freshman Year ► Sophomore Year Advisors: Will Reach Out to Students Before the End of the Spring Semester ► Junior Year: Students Transition to their Major advisor OR School Advisor (unless GLS) ► Students should continue to be in touch with their freshman year professors and advisor ► Mentoring by LS Upperclassmen
  • 37. LS Advising Center ► LS Advising Center (ls.advising@nyu.edu)  Open 9-5, Monday through Friday  726 Broadway (steps from campus)  Team Led by Dean Paul Naour ►Claudie Deshommes ►Jeff Walker ►Jason Chan ►Yenifer Romero Badia ►Leah Guarino-Ramirez
  • 39. Spring Semester:Preparing for NYC ► Complete Housing Lottery  Phase III ► Initiate Visa Process  Apply for AFCOE  Gather Paperwork  Apply for Visa no Later than June 1 ► Apply for the Dean’s Circle  Application Info should be announced in late April/early May  Honors Society: 3.65 GPA, Essay, Recommendation from Faculty
  • 40. Spring Semester: Preparing for NYC ► Plug Yourself In Early  Sign Up to Be a LS International Ambassador ►Email with Incoming Students ►Create Programming for LS Students on the International Theme  Volunteer for an Admissions Event in late April ► Identify Your Goals for Fall
  • 41. Trivia Break What are the two major league baseball teams in NYC?
  • 42. Summer: Transition To-Dos ► Check Your Emails ► Keep on Top of Any Deadlines  Visas  Housing  Make Travel Plans for NYC: August 28 Arrival ► Look for a Job  Wasserman Website  Volunteer Opportunities
  • 43. And Then You’re There: Welcome Week, NYC August 28-September 5 Sunday, August 28 Move In and Check in at the LS Offices/Meet LS Ambassadors Monday, August 29 FYA Orientation Meeting (AM) and Presidential Address (PM) Monday, August 29 Reception for FYA parents, only. Time and Location TBA. Tuesday, August 30 Group Advising Meetings and Bus Tour Wednesday, August 31 Walking Tours with LS Faculty and more QR/Calc/FLP Exams (as necessary) Thursday through Monday, September 1-5: University-wide events and “Reunions” Tuesday, September 6: First day of Classes
  • 44. Trivia Break What was the first NYU study abroad site?
  • 45. Preparing for NYC: Identify Your Goals The Destination Postcard ► Identify a Concrete Goal You have for the Fall Semester  Make New Friends  Get a Work Study Job at NYU ► Note 3-4 Ways of Making Progress toward that Goal  Go to Club Fair During the 2nd Week of Class  Join a Club by myself  Volunteer with the LS International Corps  Ask One of my fellow students to Study together
  • 46. The Destination Postard in Action: Get a Job for the Sophomore Year ► Goal: To Get an On-Campus Job for the Sophomore Year ► Steps to Getting a Job  Summer ► Put Together Your Resume ► Use the Wasserman Website Database for Searches ► Identify Departments or Offices You’d Like to Work for and Contact Them Separately ► Use Other Contacts for Information about Job Openings ► Send Out a Target # of Resumes with Tailored Cover Letters  Fall ► Attend a Wasserman Information Session ► If no luck with on-campus, begin search off campus
  • 47. The Destination Postard in Action: Make New Friends ► Make New Friends Outside of the FYA Circle ► Steps  Spring/Summer ►Contact mentors about where they met new people ►Research Clubs ►Consider living with non-FYA students in the Dorms  Fall ►Attend the Club Fair ►Get involved with LS Student Government
  • 48. The Destination Postcard: Identify Major and Minor ► Goal: Identify which major/minors to pursue for the BA (and even which school to go to!) ► Steps to Getting There  Spring/Summer ► Identify which Classes in the LS Core (and which topics) interested you most ► Go through CAS majors minor list ► Identify Broad Industries/Companies of Interest: Publishing, Sports, Non-profits ► Register for one or two classes in your potential major/minor  Fall ► Go to the CAS Majors Fair ► Visit Wasserman to discuss potential Careers
  • 49. Preparing for NYC: Making a Successful Transition ► Create a Healthy Schedule & Make Time for All of You  Balance between academics, friends, working out, and work ► Know Where to Get Support  The Counseling Center  The LS Advising Center  The Office of International Programs ► Knowing the Contours of the Transition  Peaks and Valleys to Acclimation  Sophomore Slump  The Way Out of the Woods
  • 50. Loose Ends and Sundry Details ► ID Cards ► Meal Plans ► Safety and Transportation ► Summer Webinar ► Declaring the major/minors ► Placement Exams: What Happens if you didn’t register for the one today