The Sophomore Year Experience
So you made it through your first year of Purchase College… NOW WHAT?
Research has shown that the sophomore year in college is absolutely critical. This is when you declare a major or if you have already done so, confirm and feel strong about your decision. This is also when you begin to formulate your career direction and explore career options through internships and other opportunities. And this is when you think about studying abroad, getting more involved in campus groups and organizations and enhancing your leadership skills.
The sophomore year is about clarifying your direction- plain and simple. Purchase College has created this website for you! Follow these important links listed below to learn more about the various resources that are here to help.
ACADEMIC DIRECTION
Do you have a major in mind or have you declared already? Follow these two links to either the Advising Center or the Career Development Center’s informative pages on selecting a major…
Advising Center: Choosing a Major
Career Development Center: Exploring Majors
CAREER DIRECTION
Determining your career interests and setting some preliminary career goals is an important step for sophomores. Whether you are making decisions to find a job after graduation or you select to pursue graduate or professional programs, sophomore year is a great time to do some early planning! Career Development offers a wide range of services from helping you explore careers, developing and sharpening your skills such as resume writing to mock interviews to practical programming like the job and internship fair; the Career Development Center is the place to be.
Follow this link to learn more: Career Development Center
PERSONAL DIRECTION
You probably already have experienced a good amount of change and transition. The workplace is becoming more global so experience with diverse cultures and lifestyles is a huge asset.
Study abroad opportunities are the best means to accomplish this. Purchase College offers 4 summer programs in China, France, Italy and Spain. Additionally, you can take advantage of the hundreds of programs in over 60 countries offered through SUNY! Have we caught your interest yet?
Follow this link to learn more: International Programs and Services
GETTING MORE INVOLVED
College is about finding yourself and your campus involvements contribute tremendously to your journey. Get involved, stay involved and make these four years both beneficial and memorable.
The Office of Student Life and the Purchase College Student Government Association all offer various programs and services to challenge your leadership potential.
The Office of Student Life offers a range of programs from diversity and multicultural to leadership development to community service projects.
The PSGA is all about you. Completely student run, check out their website to learn more including a link to a listing of the 30+ student clubs and organizations!
PSGA