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Sophomores & Junior Years -- Time to Get Involved!
Your student has finally learned his or her way around
campus and knows exactly what to expect on the first
day of classes when a new semester begins. Your student
has maneuvered through all of the tough lessons learned
as a freshman, but now he or she has a whole new set of
transitions to go through. The following is a list of
resources and unique opportunities compiled especially
for sophomores and juniors.
Students should stay abreast of all class requirements as they move into a time of deciding majors and applying to professional schools like Pharmacy, Business, Journalism or Nursing. They should consult the following resources as well as contact the school in which they are interested for more details on requirements and application processes.
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Academic Advising for General College and College of Arts and Sciences majors
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Health Professions Advising
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Office of Undergraduate Curricula for degree requirements and course offerings
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Registrar for academic calendars, registration and proof of enrollment
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Summer School information
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Study Abroad and Honors Study Abroad (link http://www.honorsstudyabroad.unc.edu/)
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Office of Undergraduate Research
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Distinguished Scholarships & Scholarships and Student Aid
Although your student is not a senior yet, it is important that he or she consider the future while deciding on a major or professional school to enter. Also, many sophomores and juniors find internships to be very useful tools in gaining experience, exploring careers and developing a resume. Others choose to work in a local business or on campus to earn extra money.
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University Career Services to make an appointment with a career advisor and view a schedule of upcoming seminars. Also, look at postings for internships and post a resume.
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Optimal Resume through Career Services to create a professional resume to be used for interviews and applications.
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The Learning Center for preparation for the MCAT, GMAT, LSAT, GRE, etc.
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For part-time semester and summer jobs in the area, students can view the University Career Services (UCS) listing if they have registered on the Web site. Students should also check with individual departments around campus where they would be interested in working.
There are diverse living options for students in Chapel Hill. Several apartments and townhouses are located within walking or biking distance, and many others are covered by Chapel Hill Transit bus routes. Some students choose to live off campus, but a great number also decide to stay on campus in residence halls or student apartments on South Campus.
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Housing & Residential Education for on campus residence hall information
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Off Campus Housing listings via the Housing Web site
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Chapel Hill Transit and Triangle Transit Authority
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Campus Parking information via UNC Department of Public Safety
Sophomore and junior years are the perfect time for students to get involved in student organizations, campus life and the greater Chapel Hill community. Your students also should not hesitate to consult a student services department whenever they need assistance.
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