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Second-Year Students – Investigate

We encourage students in their second year at Ashland University to investigate further opportunities for growth, dig deep to find strategies for success and start collecting tangible experience that will aid them in their pursuit of their career.

As you begin your second year, you’ll realize that you know more than you initially thought. Use the confidence that follows to learn even more! Search for knowledge and experiences that have helped others to succeed and use them so that you can succeed in turn. Experiences might include:

• Confirming your major and considering adding a minor
• Finding out what you can do with your major after you graduate
• Establishing a network with contacts in your desired line of work
• Applying for internships and job shadow opportunities in your field
• Visiting the Career Center for Life Calling to polish your cover letters and resume
• Attending at least one career fair. Ashland University hosts career fairs in the fall and spring.

As your career journey goes on, use the strategies available through the tracks we promote:

• Meet with your life calling coach to process and expand on your research grid.

• Consider taking the course BUS-152: Occupational Life Calling - Experiential Education to explore options for experiential education and the tools to get the most out of them. 

• Determine which jobs and/or internships (whether on- or off-campus) are best for you. Apply, participate and gain relevant experience for your career path.

• Select and attend events sponsored by the Career Center for Life Calling, the Office of Christian Ministry and other campus organizations.