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Welcome to the Sophomore Year Experience

A student consults with Midori Yoshii, associate professor of international studies, during Declare a Major Night 2013.
Midori Yoshii, associate professor of international studies, advises a student during Declare a Major Night 2013.

 

Engage your community

Practical Knowledge

Congratulations! You have completed your freshman year!

Albion College is committed to your continued engagement with your community and educational process. During your sophomore year, we have activities and events planned to help you succeed in your college career and beyond.

Over the next year, you are expected to engage with your Albion College community through participating in:

  • Participate in a community service project

  • The Off-Campus Programs Fair – September 4 from 4:40 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Quad - within Briton Bash)

  • Gerstacker Recruiter's Night – September 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Science Complex Atrium)
  • LinkedIn Workshop – September 11 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Ferguson 111)

  • The Academic Fair – September 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Science Complex Atrium)

  • LinkedIn Workshop – October 3 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Ferguson 111)

  • Career and Internship Center Employer visits during Fall 2013 and Spring 2014

  • Serve the People Event – Spring 2014 (Date, time, and location TBA)

  • Visit with someone from Career and Internship Center about your summer job and tying that into your future

  • Visit with your academic adviser

  • Declare a Major Event – February 10-13 (Career & Internships Center)

All sophomores will receive a punchcard in their campus mailbox to record attendance at these events and activities. Each time you attend an event, you will receive an entry for the raffle at the Declare a Major Event in the spring (must be present to win).

Through the Sophomore Year Experience, we aim to make your second year at Albion not just successful, but fulfilling and memorable. If you have questions about the SYE program, please contact the Career and Internship Center and we'll be happy to answer them.