S.O.A.R. for Sophomores Print Leadership (5 mins) Get involved in becoming a campus leader Leadership is an acquired skill trait, practice improves it Revealed by preparedness and opportunity Builds your network experiences Community involvement steps that you have taken Builds your network, shares the campus’ most valuable assets Creates Awareness Builds teamwork with a unique set of others on your campus Professionalism (5 minutes) Cultural diversity Much smaller world today than ever before Respect Trust Hands on practical experience within your chosen field What’s more important than the GPA The real value of the collegiate work experience Not going hire you just because you need a job Self-Management (5 minutes) Self-responsibility (decision making, time management) Decision Making and Accountability Leave a margin for error Time Management Financial wellness Good Debt/Bad Debt Credit Card Interest Rates Retirement Savings Interpersonal Skills (5 minutes) Organizational management perfection, best practices Verbal, listening, written, and non-verbal communication. Studying, note taking, testing skills Environmental awareness Develop self-awareness Are you true to yourself; what is your true north? Consciousness of your own feelings, motives and desires What are your core values? (Confidence, Composure, Character) Graduations (5 minutes) Degree completion sheet, requirements, and timelines Why the Degree Completion Sheet is important It is your responsibilities to know the requirements for majors and graduation Timelines and deadlines are extremely important and required to know Steps to determining your major study, and switching majors Timeline Deadline, Campus advisors, Campus Resources, Field Interviews Avoid loss of coursework, executive a plan, secure electives What does the GPA really mean?