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Sophomore September
Signature Year Experiences

Sophomore September

Sophomore slump? Not at OHIO.

Your second year is a time to deepen your relationships and campus engagement, explore your passions and career paths, and get even more from your OHIO experience.

Mark your calendars! We have lots of things planned for the month of September. Engage in all that we have to offer from Next Adventure Sophomore outdoor programs, Meal with a Mentor, Fall career fairs, and prepping for Study Abroad!

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    Next Adventures: Sophomore Outdoor Programs

    September 13th & 27th: On campus high and low ropes challenge course day

    Sophomores – step into your Next Adventure this fall and spend a Saturday just off campus exploring the Outdoor Pursuits challenge course here in Athens! Start your morning off with a series of low-ropes team building initiatives to boost your community and communication skills. Take a break for lunch (pizza is provided!) before you navigate high ropes elements and step onto the new Alphine Skypark. Finish the day with a ride down the zip line - featuring easy access to the entry platform for an exciting 1,000-foot ride across the Ridges landscape, with a slow and soft landing on the other end. 

    This challenge course program runs from 10:30am to 3pm

    September 19th - 21st: Adventure Sampler Trip (Whitewater Rafting, Biking, & Hiking)

    In partnership with Outdoor Pursuits, join us as we hike, bike, and raft through ĢƵ Pyle, PA, along the beautiful Youghiogheny River! Experience Appalachian views, whitewater thrill, and evenings by the fire. Spend a day whitewater rafting with a commercially guided crew, followed by a second day of riding bikes along the Great Allegheny Passage and hiking to check out nearby points of interest. The trip price includes the commercial whitewater cost, camping equipment, transportation, food, and instructors. 

    Sophomore undergraduate students are eligible for a $100 discount courtesy of Signature Academic Experiences and their upcoming Next Adventures program. If you are currently a Second-Year undergraduate student, contact rhuea@ohio.edu to confirm your eligibility and receive a special discount code! 

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    “Preparing for Study Abroad: Finances and Beyond” Workshop

    September 15

    Learn how to budget sooner rather than later for study away and plan ahead in your coursework and academics to allow for an amazing experience overseas or elsewhere in the United States!

    5-7pm in the Walter Student Success Center, room 106

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    Prepare for the Fair Workshop: Major's Fair

    September 17

    Geared towards empowering students for success at the Major's Fair, Prepare for the Fair is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the skills and confidence. 

    All undergraduate students interested in learning more about ĢƵ University's academic majors, minors, and certificates are invited to participate in the Majors Fair. The Majors Fair provides students with an opportunity to meet faculty, professional advisors, and students connected to each major, minor, and certificate program, to discuss their questions and interests.

    The 2025 Majors Fair will be October 1, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Baker University Center Ballroom.

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    Free Career Development Behavior Assessment DiSC Workshop

    September 18

    Enjoy a free session that focuses on the DiSC Assessment, a measure of professional behaviors, strengths, and skills. Additionally, learn how knowing more about yourself can enhance your success at campus events such as the Majors Fair and multiple Career Fairs.

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    Global Opportunities Fair

    September 23

    The Global Opportunities Fair is a great opportunity for students to come and learn about the many different international and domestic study away opportunities available through ĢƵ University and their partners.

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    Campus Career Fair

    September 24

    Network with employers right on ĢƵ University's Athens campus at the bi-annual Career and Internship Fair. Connect with recruiters, explore industries, and practice your networking skills while seeking an internship or job.

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    THRIVE: Student-focused Well- Being Events

    September 6-12

    THRIVE is OHIO’s student-focused well-being initiative. By providing services, events and programs that show genuine CARE for our students, OHIO encourages every Bobcat to CONNECT with their University community and individualize and prioritize well-being actions, so they can THRIVE.

    Check out THRIVE Week!

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    College of Health Sciences Student Success Week

    September 22-25

    Join us for resource fairs that feature job, housing, and basic needs opportunities, along with academic, personal, and mental well-being. Additionally, attend sessions dedicated towards community involvement and engagement, and future planning at ĢƵ University and beyond.

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    Meal With A Mentor

    Join fellow Bobcats and connect with alumni as part of our Meal with a Mentor program. Meet individuals working in your professional industry with a handful of peers in the same field. Discuss career advice, explore career fields associated with your major, and get to know a Bobcat alumni.

    SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 @ 6PM
    Evan Wilkof: Community Relations Officer, ĢƵ University Police 
    (Business Economics, Higher Education Administration, Law Enforcement/Community Relations) 
     
    SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 @6PM
    Cici Rockwell: Success Advisor for the College of Health Sciences and Professions (Higher Education, Health Sciences)

    SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2025 @ 6PM
    Annie Valeant: Director Operation, Strategy and Partnerships Scripps College of Communication
    (Sports Administration, Sports & Entertainment, Operation, Strategy, and Partnerships)
     
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