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Career Fair
9:30 AM- 3:30 PM, Campus Recreation Center
The fall Career Fair is the largest Career Fair on Georgia Tech's
campus. Last year, over 400 companies and 5,000 students attended the
fair. Companies attending the fair are hiring co-ops, interns, and
full-time positions, as well as students from all majors and degree
types. Students are REQUIRED to dress in business formal attire to gain
entry to the fair!
Career Fair
9:30 AM- 3:30 PM, Campus Recreation Center
The fall Career Fair is the largest Career Fair on Georgia Tech's
campus. Last year, over 400 companies and 5,000 students attended the
fair. Companies attending the fair are hiring co-ops, interns, and
full-time positions, as well as students from all majors and degree
types. Students are REQUIRED to dress in business formal attire to gain
entry to the fair!
Moving into Leadership Roles
11:00 AM - Noon, Pine Room (Student Center Commons)
Interested in taking your involvement activities to the next level?
Want to learn how to be a leader in your organization and gain new
skills? Come learn about moving into leadership roles at Georgia Tech.
Sophomore Fellowship Information Session
6:00-7:30 PM, North Avenue White and Old Gold Room
Learn about the fellowship applications open to sophomores. These
include the Goldwater Scholarship for students in STEM (science,
technology, engineering, and math) research areas and the Udall
Scholarship for those working on environmental issues and who plan a
career involving the environment. Students will also learn about
planning ahead for references, campus and community activities, and
developing a focus and vision for applications in the future, such as
the Truman Scholarship open to juniors.
Jump Start Your Career in Your Second Year: Tips, Strategies & Opportunities
5:00 – 6:00PM, Student Success Center, Clary Theatre
This workshop will feature two guest speakers who will offer advice on
professional communication skills, personal branding, resumes, cover
letters, interviewing, networking, career fairs, job search strategies
and much more! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn how to make
yourself stand apart as you seek a co-op, internship or work
opportunity. Don’t wait. Now is the right time to come out and get
started on your job search. Bring you questions as there will be plenty
of time for Q&A. There will be pizza and drinks provided.
Sponsored by the Division of Professional Practices and the Office of
Success Programs/Sophomore Programs.
Campus Leadership, Building Future Success: Alumni Panel
6:00 - 7:00PM, GT Alumni House, Ballroom
The Student Alumni Association’s first “Get Ready for the Real
World” program will occur in conjunction with Sophomore Welcome Week.
The purpose of this leadership-focused program will be to provide
sophomores and other interested students insight into becoming campus
leaders and finding leadership roles that will help them develop skills
that will benefit them in their future endeavors, making them
successful alumni. A panel of Tech alumni will provide advice, share
stories from personal experiences, and answer questions to provide
guidance to interested students on how leadership on campus builds
future success.
Should you change your major?
11:00 AM-12:00 PM, Student Center Commons: Crescent Room
A panel of academic advisors representing each college on campus
(Architecture, Management, Sciences, Engineering, Ivan Allen,
Computing) will answer your questions about their majors and discuss
the pros and cons of changing your major.
Finding Success in Your Sophomore Year
6:00-7:00 PM, North Avenue Apartments
Come to this interactive session to learn tips and strategies to
becoming successful in your second-year at tech. For more information
about Sophomore Programs. For more information about Sophomore
Programs, visit www.sophomores.gatech.edu
Home is Where the Fun Is Part 2: Sophomore Resource Fair
1:00 - 3:00 PM North Avenue Quad
Ever wonder what you should be doing in your second-year related to
your career, involvement in your major, or professional opportunities
outside of Tech? Come to this interactive fair to learn about resources
available at Tech to help you get on track and make the most of your
experience. This program is open to all second-year students.
Non-North Avenue residents will be able to access this event.
Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life and the Office of Success
Programs/Sophomore Programs.
Sophomore Class Trip
Join fellow sophomores on a white water rafting and rock climbing trip
to the 1996 Olympic River. Open to all second-year students or all
ability levels, the Sophomore Class Trip is the perfect opportunity to
reconnect with old friends and build new friendships while having fun.
Pre-registration is required. For more information, visit www.sophomores.gatech.edu.
