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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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Facts About Second Year Students

Why are we doing this?

  • Sophomores can be critical in getting first year students involved (YOU can be a Mentor!)
  • Sophomores seek a greater connection to community through involvement and opportunities for growth and development
  • Sophomores are seeking motivation for academic success and continued involvement
  • Sophomores seek a worthwhile investment on their tuition
  • Sophomores seek help identifying their major, career and life goals
  • Sophomores seek high levels of service and have high expectations for connecting to the institution and community
  • Sophomores seek academic resources to help with the increasing competitive nature of their majors
  • Sophomores seek guidance in understanding why they have returned for a second year and where they want to go in the future
  • Sophomores seek quality academic advising and career planning for their future
  • Sophomores seek assistance in their personal development as their relationships with peers and family change
  • Sophomores seek greater independence
  • Sophomores seek help as they face a more difficult curriculum, academic standards, and heavier workloads
  • Sophomores value an environment that promotes intellectual growth
  • Sophomores value knowledgeable, fair, and caring faculty
  • Sophomores value approachable and knowledgeable advisors
  • Sophomores value the development of personal vision for the future
  • Sophomores value service learning opportunities
  • Sophomores value and desire more interaction with faculty
  • Sophomores benefit from cross cultural experiences
  • Sophomores value excellent classroom instruction and valuable course content
 

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