Academic and Career Mapping for First Years

Learn about your degree and career options to begin defining goals.

• Ask: What subjects make me curious?  

• Notice what you enjoy and find challenging in your courses 

• Learn degree requirements, major options, and policies 

• Research potential careers of interest in PathwayU results, including clinical vs non-clinical roles 

• Attend Service, Internship, Part Time Career Fairs and Events   

Build relationships with faculty, advisors, career connections, and your academic community.

• Build relationships with your advisor and at least one professor  

• Attend professor's office hours  

• Use academic support resources (Tutoring, Writing Center) 

• Join student organizations for your general and career interests    

• Join a career community 

• Join department/major newsletters  

Test your interests through coursework, reflection, and hands-on experience.

• Reflect on which subjects feel engaging and manageable  

• Build study strategies and time management habits 

• Consider on-campus research, volunteering, part-time jobs, or student employment to build experience

Identify key academic requirements and career-related skills required for degree completion and success in field of choice.

• Create a basic academic plan 

• Build habits for academic success (organization, consistency, help-seeking)  

• Create a resume to share with potential volunteering or shadowing sites