Student 4 Year Planner

First Year - Inquire
Academic Go to class Meet with your Academic Advisor at least once per semester - every UNH student has one. Find your assigned academic advisor Manage your time: in class, studying and preparing for class, working, exercising, student activities, and relaxing with friends Keep your conduct record clean; study abroad and other opportunities depend on it. Get to know at least one of your professors. 444 classes with 25 students are an easy way to do this. Thinking about medical or law school: meet with the Health Professions or Prelaw advisor. Seek out academic help: CFAR, Math Center, Writing Center	Career Meet with a Career Advisor and learn about the UNH Career Center’s programs and resources Activate and learn how to use your Wildcat Careers account Assess your interests, strengths, and skills with a Career Advisor. Revise your resume from high school and/or start building one from scratch; have it reviewed by a Career Peer during Resume Review hours Get involved in student organizations and volunteer experiences Start planning a significant summer experience whether it is work, community service, travel, or, better still, a combination. Attend a career event: Resume Review Day, Mock Interview Day, UNH Career Fair Follow us on Facebook, Linked-In, and Twitter Manage your online presence; check your privacy settings
Sophomore Year - Explore
Academic If undeclared, work with your Academic Advisor to choose a major. Get to know another professor; take advantage of office hours Talk to your advisor about your academic goals Consider adding a minor or dual major Diversify your experiences by getting to know someone different from yourself. Research study away options: Washington Center, National Student Exchange, and Study Abroad. Explore undergraduate research opportunities through the Hamel Research Center. Become involved in at least one student organization related to your major	Career Revise your resume and cover letter; have it reviewed at Hood House. Create your Linked-In account, and join the UNH Alumni Linked-In group Meet with a Career Advisor and develop a plan to contact alumni for career research and possible shadowing opportunities Identify companies and organizations you are interested in; let Career staff know if there are companies you would like to see on campus Try out a career field – meet with the Internship Coordinator and apply for internship opportunities through your Wildcat Careers account. Identify ways to develop and utilize your leadership skills. Schedule a practice interview with a Career Advisor Attend a career event: Resume Review Day, Mock Interview Day, UNH Career Fair Apply to the Pathways Alumni mentoring program for your Junior Year Invest in professional clothes to wear to an interview
Junior Year - Expand
Academic Work closely with your college and major department advisors; become involved in departmental meetings and events; visit their websites to keep abreast of events. Explore Senior Capstone ideas with your major advisor Identify professors for future recommendations. Look for research opportunities in your field of interest Attend the “Applying to Graduate School Workshop” and the Graduate and Professional School Fair in October. Use summer before senior year to prep for Grad School admission exams	Career Meet with a Career Advisor to develop a networking plan to reach out to alumni, faculty, friends, and family Try out a career field – meet with the Internship Coordinator and apply for internship opportunities through your Wildcat Careers account. Volunteer: non-profits and service organizations can be great places to develop skills and explore interests. Update your resume, develop your elevator pitch, and sign up for a practice interview at the UNH Career Center Identify companies and organizations you are interested in; let career staff know if there are companies you would like to see on campus Research employers, attend the UNH Career/Internship fairs, collect business cards, and follow-up with thank you notes Join a professional organization related to your field of interest Attend all career events: Resume Review Day, Mock Interview Day, UNH Career Fair Apply to the Pathways Alumni mentoring program for your Senior Year
Senior Year - Act
Academic Ask professors for recommendations Finalize graduate and professional school applications and personal statements.	Career Meet with a UNH Career Advisor to fine-tune your job search strategy Start applying early for career-related jobs and service opportunities. Line up your references; you will need at least three. Update your resume, continue to network, and fine tune your interviewing skills. Take advantage of on-campus interviewing through your Wildcat Careers account. Internships are still a possibility. Attend all career events: Resume Review Day, Mock Interview Day, UNH Career Fair Keep practicing your networking pitch. Attend Catapult or other Young Professional networking events Join the UNH Connect:The Online Alumni Community