Sophomore Institute 2025



Get ready to grow at the Sophomore Institute


January 23-25, 2025

Three days to reflect, prepare and connect

Lean into self-exploration, learn about Lynk Funding, engage in alum panels and informational interviews and more.

Please note: This event is for sophomores only, and applications have closed.

Career Exploration 201: Focusing on Your Focus2 Results

Thu, Jan 23, 2025 1pm to 1:55pm

Presented by Caedyn Busche ‘17, Associate Director of Integrated Advising, CDC Hello career-focused go-getter! You've started thinking about what you want to do post-Mount Holyoke, and are ready...

Cleveland Hall, L-3

CDC Resource Open House

Thu, Jan 23, 2025 1pm to 3pm

Presented by Katie Walker, NEXUS Coordinator & Career Advisor, CDC Did you know that the CDC offers numerous free and low-cost resources to all students? Swing by and get your LinkedIn photo...

Jones Career Development Center

Major to Career: Charting Your Path

Thu, Jan 23, 2025 1pm to 1:45pm

Presented by Kelly Woods, Associate Director of Integrated Advising, CDC You've chosen your major—now what? This interactive workshop is designed for students who are confident in their field of...

Cleveland Hall, L-3

Starting Your Career Exploration Journey

Thu, Jan 23, 2025 1pm to 1:45pm

Presented by Jenny Watermill, Senior Associate Director of Experience and Exploration, CDC Are you unsure of what you want to do after graduating from college? Does thinking about your future keep...

Cleveland Hall, L-1

Document Preparation 101: Resume creation and workshopping

Thu, Jan 23, 2025 2pm to 2:45pm

Presented by Kelly Woods, Associate Director of Integrated Advising, CDC Whether you’ve never created a resume before or need to brush up on standard expectations, this workshop will provide you...

Cleveland Hall, L-3

Document Preparation 201: Document tailoring and cover letter preparation

Thu, Jan 23, 2025 2pm to 2:45pm

Presented by Jenny Watermill, Senior Associate Director of Experience and Exploration, CDC So you have an up-to-date resume and are already beginning the process of applying for summer internship...

Cleveland Hall, L-1

Breaking the Ice with Your SI Cohort

Thu, Jan 23, 2025 3pm to 4:45pm

Presented by Caedyn Busche ‘17, Associate Director of Career Exploration, CDC Your Sophomore Institute Cohort, led by an SI Fellow, will be the people that you reflect, learn, and grow with over...

Kendade Hall, Kendade Atrium

Values and Your Professional Self

Thu, Jan 23, 2025 6:15pm to 7pm

Presented by Jenny Watermill, Senior Associate Director of Experience and Exploration, CDC What are your work values? How do you articulate your values and find jobs and companies that fit? How do...

Cleveland Hall, L-2

Thursday Keynote: Your Career and Your Identities

Thu, Jan 23, 2025 7:05pm to 8pm

Presented by Kalyani Kannan ‘17, Associate Director of the Center for Women & Gender Equity - West Chester University of Pennsylvania Finding a career that allows you to combine what you’re good...

Cleveland Hall, L-2

Getting into Goal-setting

Thu, Jan 23, 2025 8pm to 8:45pm

Sophomore Institute is going to be a lot of information. Spend some time with your Sophomore Institute Fellow and cohort breaking down the schedule and making a plan for you to make the most of it.

Kendade Hall, Kendade Atrium, Cohort Space

Pajama Party & Trivia

Thu, Jan 23, 2025 9pm to 11pm

Presented by Yvaine Neyhard FP’20 Wear your pajamas, grab some snacks with your friends (teams of 3-6), and get ready to dominate in trivia!

Blanchard Hall, Great Room

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