When you return to campus, remember that there are a lot more than classes to go to. Throughout your college experience, you may want to learn more about majors, find a terrific volunteer experience, check out your study abroad options, apply for an internship, and a lot more. But how to find out about it all? Fortunately, a variety of events are held to help you plan what to do outside the classroom to make your educational experience a success.
For those of you who may be thinking about the Psychology major, The Psychology department will be holding its Open House on September 19 at 1-3:30pm in Elliott Hall. Stop in to learn about requirements for the major, Psychology organizations and student groups, and the exciting opportunities and courses available through the department.
Also on September 19, check out the Learning Abroad Fair on the Washington Ave. Bridge at 10am-2:30pm. In addition to introducing the Learning Abroad Center staff, the
fair will feature representatives from a host of learning abroad cosponsors and partners. Add it to
your calendar, as this is a great opportunity for you to communicate directly
with program experts, and to get a first-hand look at the breadth of
international opportunities available.
On October 3, at 10:30am-3pm in the Great Hall in Coffman Memorial Union, check out the Community Involvement Fair. At this fair, you can learn how make a difference in your community! This annual event is an opportunity
for students to learn about volunteer and internship opportunities in the Twin
Cities. Talk to representatives from more than 80 organizations to find a
position that matches your major or interests. Learn about volunteer and internship positions in fields such as the Environment / Animal Rights, Healthcare / Public Health, Law / Criminal Justice, Housing / Homelessness, Refugee and Immigrant Communities, Youth Education, Mentoring, Tutoring, Political Organizing / Public Policy, Family Services / Family Violence, the Arts, GLBT Communities, amd Women and Gender issues.
Looking to connect with adult professional who can help you learn about your future profession? Then take a look at the CLA Mentor Program. The program was founded by the CLA Alumni Society to allow studnets the opportunity to gain real-world perspectives from professionals in various careers and industries. Participating students get to learn about a career from a professional working in a field that interests them and start building their professional network. You must apply by September 14 at http://careerservices.class.umn.edu/students/mentor/index.html.
To find more events like these, check out the Career and Community Learning Center's events page at http://www.cclc.umn.edu/newsandevents/index.html or the University of Minnesota events page at http://events.umn.edu/.
And WELCOME TO CAMPUS!
