Second-Year Pathways | Bloomfield College

Sophomores, you made it successfully through the First Year. Now it is time to build on your experiences.

Second Year: Exploration of Academic Major and Career Exploration - PATHWAY II

Once a student has completed 8 course credit units, they will be assigned a faculty academic advisor

Meet with faculty academic advisor to discuss academic goals and registration matters
Review general education and elective requirements with faculty advisor
Meet with faculty academic advisor to discuss major and/or major changes
Students will actively research and identify two career fields of interest and conduct informational interviews with mentors, other professionals and/or Bloomfield College alumni to learn about these fields and may seek guidance from CAACE
Students should begin to seriously build their e-portfolio in order to capture all academic, professional and social development that takes place during the second year and may seek assistance from CAACE
Students will continue to work with professional mentors to enhance professional development, goal setting and support in meeting those goals
Students will attend Center for Student Success events designed exclusively for second year students
Students will update resumes/cover letters and have it critiqued by a member of CAACE
Students will complete a mock interview with a member of CAACE
Students will meet with CAACE to secure an internship, study abroad opportunity, research assistantship or summer employment related to career goals and discipline