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Get on Track with SpartaTrack - Freshman


1 Freshman Station
FRESHMAN | SOPHOMORE | JUNIOR | SENIOR


PREP WORK
  • Consider which courses interest you.
  • Think about what you're good at and what skills you'd like to grow.
  • Develop good college survival skills (study habits & time management).
EXPLORE
  • Get familiar with the campus community.
  • Talk to students to learn about various majors.
  • Check out student clubs and organizations.
  • Meet with an Advisor about trying out different courses.
  • Look into campus community activities & volunteer projects.
  • Research scholarships via Eureka - a California Career Information System.
TAKE ACTION!
  • Come by the Career Center & become a member, on-line for 24/7 access to job listings and resources.
  • Attend Internship Week in the fall.
  • Log on to our web site to access SpartaJOBS - a bank of jobs and internships.
  • Participate in volunteering programs on and off campus.
  • Land a summer job by attending one of our spring job fairs.
San Jose State University SJSU Career Center, One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192-0032, phone 408.924.6033, fax 408.924.6053, tty 408.924.6268