Second-Year Experience (SYE)
The SYE is designed to ease the transition from the structured programs of the first year to the more independent programs, like internships and research experiences, associated with the junior and senior years.
Goals of the Second-Year Experience
Traditions and Communal Experiences
Provide ritual experiences and traditions throughout the second year, and to highlight the significance of this year in their academic, professional, and vocational development.
Integrate CORE learning with Majors/Minors
Promote curricular pathways that integrate majors and minors with the students’ Core curriculum, and in particular the Signature Learning Experiences of the Real World Learning program.
Explore Vocation and Life Purpose
To help each student determine their distinct path in terms of career goals, life aspirations, and the practical steps (such as engaging in undergraduate research, internships, and study abroad) that will render those objectives achievable.
Enhance Career Readiness
Engage with your academic advisor, the Career Development Center, and other resources on campus to consider your strengths and achievements through the lens of key skills desired by employers and graduate schools to enhance career readiness.
Spring 2025 Programming:
January 27, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Turtle Steps Mini Lesson
Location: Nicarry 127
February 9, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Imposter Retreat
Location: Bowers Writers House
SIGN UP by emailing Rev. Amy Shorner-Johnson
February 19, 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Blue Jay Touchpoints
Location: BSC Concourse
This event is an opportunity for second year students to reflect on their past semesters of college and plan for the future. Various offices will be available and sharing need to know info and quick tips as it relates to their office and second year students.
February 24, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Turtle Steps Mini Lesson
Location: Nicarry 127
March 10, 5:30 p.m.- 6:45 p.m.
Emergent Scholars Event
Location: Leffler Chapel
Fall 2025 Programming:
August 26, 5:30 p.m.
Welcome Back Event
Location: KAV
RSVP to the Welcome Back Event
September 27, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Study Abroad Fair
Location: BSC patio
October 15, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Academic Program Advising Day
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Majors/Minors Fair
Locations:various | Academic Quad (weather location: Bowers Center)
November 5, 4-5 p.m.
SYE Internship Panel
Location: KAV
November 6, 3-5 p.m.
Spring & Summer Internship Meet & Greet
Location:KAV
Mentoring Programs:
Purposeful Life Pathways Network
Purposeful Life Pathways mentors will encourage students to understand the importance of reflection on vocation and purposeful life work for intentional decision-making during their Elizabethtown career and beyond. For more information, please visit Purposeful Life Work webpage.
Mentors on Purpose
An opportunity to connect with a mentor over a specific topic of your choosing and connect it holistically to your larger self and goals (month meetings at time TBD by mentors and students). For more information, please contact Rev. Amy Shorner-Johnson.