Sophomore Year Experience
Thoughts on the Sophomore Year
Pearls of Wisdom
To Be Connected
The most rewarding experience of sophomore year was beginning to find my true
niche at school. Classes started taking direction towards a specific area of
interest, I started joining clubs I had only heard about my first year, and I began
to learn the true value of friendship. I encourage all of you to try something you
haven't done before, or have only thought about doing. This is a great year to
really expand on your studies and involve yourself in the many clubs and
activities that may interest you. Take risks, learn from your mistakes, and most of
all, enjoy your sophomore year of college!"
- Michelle Raymond ‘09
One thing that I really wish I'd known last year was that sophomore year is the
best time to get involved in school activities outside your usual agenda.
Freshman year was overwhelming all on its own so I didn't feel that I had the
time or energy to take on new things. Towards the end of last year I started to get
more involved in school activities and I really wish I had started earlier in the
year! Next year I will be involved in numerous school clubs and jobs, but I
already feel as though I missed out on half my time at SBC. My biggest
suggestion is don't waste time on getting involved!
- Jenny Walkiewicz ‘09
I wish I had known that taking 18 credits is crazy. Sure, you can do it, but it's
going to hurt! Also, the difference in coursework was definitely noticeable -
professors know you now, and they expect your best. On the other hand, your
professors really do know you, and if they know you're generally a hard worker,
they're usually happy to give extensions on assignments when you need them (so
when you really need them, ask!).
As for any other advice, some of the on-campus events really ARE fun, even if
they're small - check them out. They're a great (free!) opportunity to meet
different people, and generally the events are what you make of them. If you
come (and bring some friends), it'll be awesome!
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Jessica Baker '09
I guess being a transfer student it is a little different for me! But I would say that
in your sophomore year you start to gain prospective on the rest of your life, and
you start to identify more with the upper class women than you did as a first year.
And most of all you realize how young the high schoolers and the new first years
really are!
That is all I really have to say, since this was my sophomore year but my 'first
year' as well. I hope it helps!
- Brooke Agee ‘09
