Sophomore Portal
Sophomore Year Experience is an intra-department initiative to engage Brandeis sophomores and help you make the most of all the resources available during this pivotal year. Here you will find all information you need to navigate through your sophomore year at Brandeis.
We encourage you to check back often for announcements, program listings, and important dates.
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Academics
We realize that sophomore year is pivotal to your Brandeis career.
At Brandeis, we are committed to offering services and support towards your academic progress and success.
Access the links below for academic information and services.
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Career Development
Your career plan for sophomore year is exploration! You can find suggested actions on Hiatt's sophomore page.
Drop-ins are available Mon-Thu 2-6:30pm. Come in for your quick orientation to Hiatt!
Don't quite know where to start?See our resources page.
Connect with Alumni!Look for information on the Hiatt Shadowing Experience coming your way.
Want an internship? Get a head start on your internship search by at the Internships Portal. |
Go Away! Study Abroad
Most students study abroad during junior year which means beginning the advising and application process now, in your sophomore year. Here's what you need to do to get started:
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Financial
Brandeis Achievement Award - Deadline: February 29th
Applicants for this award must be currently enrolled sophomores who will achieve junior status in the 2008-2009 academic year and who have distinguished themselves in their course of study and made a contribution to the Brandeis community. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 (Dean’s List).
For more information, visit Student Financial Services .
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Leadership Development
Join
Quad Council
Talk to your Quad Director or Community Advisor about becoming involved with Quad Councils in YOUR sophomore area. Past programs include: Rosenball, Royal Ball, East Waffle Fest, etc.
Looking to develop your leadership skills?
Check out
Take the Lead!
on-line resources and workshops coming out of Student Activities.
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For Family and Friends
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Consider This!
To help you navigate your sophomore year, we identified actions you might consider and broke them up into four categories, listed below. Take action and have a fantastic year!
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Competence
Stay competitive in your surroundings: stay ahead of deadlines, gather advice from academic and professional advisors, and be one step ahead of the next project needed to maximize your college experience.
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Autonomy
Navigating an intra-dependent relationship with your friends and family implies continuing to rely on their support but being prepared to examine how YOUR choices effect your immediate surroundings.
- Invite faculty and staff to attend events with you.
- Discuss your current interests in potential majors and professional ambitions with your family.
- Investigate resources on Study Abroad and start conversations with your family about your program choices. Consider study abroad in the Fall semester.
- Find a faculty or a staff member who can become your personal and academic mentor. Allow them to help you navigate through sophomore year choices.
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Identity
The action plan under this category involves understanding your own individual self within an evolving sophomore class identity.
- Complete Hiatt’s self-assessment tool. Use its many layers to help you understand your personal preferences and how you interact with others.
- Connect with friends from your first year at Brandeis and discuss what is same and different from when you began your college career.
- Attend Rosenball, Royal Ball, and other events planned by the Quad Councils and Sophomore class committee.
- Reflect on the classes you've taken and enjoyed to help narrow your interests.
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Purpose
The previous three categories all culminate in a search for direction and purpose.
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For suggestions on improving the Sophomore Portal, please email Rusmir Music.
The above information was developed after Arthur Chickering's classic "vectors" of student development, as described by Boivin, Fountain, and Baylis (2000). |
