Freshman - exploring self

To all the freshman readers - welcome to SMU. I hope you find your way to our office at some point durig this fall semester. Even if you don't have a reason, just stop by to say hi and pick up your copy of the "Career Development Timeline." The timeline is a one-page handout the helps you map out your career plan throughout the next four years.

Your goal as a freshman should include the following:

Identify and clarify your interests, abilities, and values; establish relationships with faculty, advisors, and others on campus that will assist you.

An example of activities you should consider this year include the following:

• Get involved with campus organizations.
• Discuss possible major programs with your faculty advisor.
• Use your general education requirements to explore a variety of subject areas
• Take the Keirsey Temperament Sorter and/or Self Directed Search self-assessment inventories.
• Use the online FOCUS Career Planning System.
• Enroll in the Career Exploration course (PD 101) that is offered the second 8 weeks of the semester.

For information on any of these activities, email, call or stop by our office. Enjoy your semester!