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Welcome to you Sophomore Year!
This is the first edition of Year 2 @ Tech, the monthly Sophomore Newsletter for second-year students. This newsletter is designed to provide you with timely information that relates specifically to the issues that sophomores may encounter.
This newsletter is part of a larger approach to provide a more comprehensive set of programs for sophomore students. Sophomore Programs aims to coordinate programs and services to help second-year students succeed academically, make major and career decisions, connect to to on-campus resources, facilitate involvement and leadership opportunities, and create a sense of sophomore class unity.
It is my hope you find Year 2 @ Tech helpful and timely. This issue covers programs for sophomores to get the year started. From the Sophomore Career Experience, to the Sophomore Trip, and 2nd Annual GT 2.0: Sophomore Programs Week, there is a lot to look forward to during your second year at Tech.
I am always willing to meet with any sophomore who has ideas for programs or services to support sophomores, or if you have concerns as you begin your Fall semester. You can stop by my office located in the Office of New Student & Sophomore Programs on the 3rd floor of the ISyE Annex Building, room 346A or send me an e-mail at eric.tack@vpss.gatech.edu. Go Jackets, |
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Sophomore Career Experience
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 The Sophomore Career Experience (SCE) is a cohort based program designed to provide second-year students unique access to workshops, speakers, and mentors in their field of study. Developed in collaboration with the Division of Professional Practice and the GT Alumni Association, sophomores that participate in this program will get on the fast track to career success.
Due to the personalized nature of the program, space is limited to 75 students. Spaces will be filled on a application received basis until the program is full.
All applications must be received by Monday, August 22nd at noon. For more information about the SCE, click here.
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Sophomore Trip Registration Now Open
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 Join fellow sophomores on a custom caving experience in the caves of Northwest Georgia and Alabama. Open to all second-year students of all ability levels, the Sophomore Trip is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with old friends and build new friendships while having fun. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m
Northwest Georgia/Alabama Caves
Registration Fee: $35
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 7th
For more information, click here.
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GT 2.0: Sophomore Programs Week
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 GT 2.0: Sophomore Programs Week (September 12 - September 18th) is a series of programs during Welcome Home Month designed to help sophomores successfully jump start their Sophomore year.
This year, GT 2.0 includes a Sophomore Welcome event, Workshops on: Changing Your Major, Starting Undergraduate Research, and the Sophomore Trip.
For a detailed list of events, click here.
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Sophomore Summit Fall 2011
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Sophomore Summit has a rich history of improving the sophomore-experience at Tech. Summit was a student driven initiative that has taken many forms over the last several years and is now housed in the Office of New Student & Sophomore Programs. However, the tradition of it being planned for sophomores by successful sophomores continues.
Summit is a retreat designed to provide students a time for peer-to-peer networking, assist them in creating a sense of purpose in college and life, develop goals for the duration of their time at Tech, and provide an opportunity for student and faculty/staff interaction.
This year summit is scheduled to take place October 21 - October 22. Applications will be available on-line at www.sophomores.gatech.edu in early September.
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Welcome Home Month
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Welcome Home Month consists of social and academic events and programs for returning students. It is a collaborative effort across campus divisions, departments, and organizations to showcase the many opportunities at Tech. Welcome Home Month occurs the first month of the Fall semester. Events throughout the entire month are designed to help students connect to different aspects of campus life and to the support services available to them. Themed weeks include Involvement Week and GT 2.0: Sophomore Programs Week.
The complete schedule is available on-line and a print copy can be picked up from the Office of New Student & Sophomore Programs located in room 330 of the ISyE Annex (across from the CRC). For more information, visit www.welcomehome.gatech.edu.
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Got Ideas?
| Got ideas for programs that can make your sophomore year at Georgia Tech better?
Send your comments and suggestions to Eric Tack.
 Division of Student Affairs: Enriching the Educational Experience
ISyE Annex Building | 755 Ferst Drive, Room 330 | Atlanta | GA | 30332 | (404) 894-4564
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Eric Tack