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Academic and Career Planning Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In today\u2019s competitive job market, you may be looking for an edge to enhance your skills and move ahead of the competition. The following documents offer you the Lubar EDGE.<\/strong> The EDGE will help you navigate the relationships, responsibilities, and opportunities you encounter as a Lubar student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career and Academic advising play a pivotal role in your success as a student. By using the EDGE, you will maximize not only your advising experience but also your potential!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freshman Year: Explore!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take advantage of your freshman year to explore all that the Lubar College has to offer. Utilizing Undergraduate Student Services and the Career Center is a key to your success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nExplore<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sophomore Year: Engage!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve successfully completed the transition to college and now it\u2019s time to dig in as a sophomore. Get busy and be engaged. Remember, you will get out of your college experience what you put into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nEngage<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Junior Year: Enrich!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to junior year, you are halfway there! It is time to enrich the experiences and knowledge you\u2019ve gained during the first two years as a Lubar student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nEnrich<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Senior Year: Embark!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations, you have made it to senior year! It is almost time to embark on the next chapter of your life. This is an exciting time as you begin preparing for what you will be doing after college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nEmbark<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations, Lubar Graduate!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A great Lubar College experience doesn\u2019t end at graduation. As a new alum, there are many ways for you to remain involved and connected to the Lubar College:<\/p>\n\n\n\n