Building a Great Sophomore Year
You’ve survived your first year! Your sophomore year is a great time to branch out and find projects and career opportunities that inspire you. Here in the BYU College of Engineering, we have numerous ways for you to find what you love and to prepare you for a successful future.
Research
Research doesn’t need to begin as a grad student. You as a sophomore can start now! Get hands-on experience in your field of study by visiting your department website or talking to a professor.
Clubs
Lots of students are looking for ways to get involved and get to know other students in their major. Luckily, the college of engineering has dozens of clubs designed to help you make new friends, better the community, and learn more about your areas of interest. You can find a complete list of offered clubs
here!
Returned Missionaries
If you are coming back from a brief deferral, you might be overwhelmed with everything you have to do. To help you get back up and running, check out BYU's Returning Missionary Checklist
here!
Weidman Center for Global Leadership
Your class schedule is just the beginning of your education. Adding engineering experiences out of the classroom will help you develop your skills and build your confidence. Also, as a sophomore, you are eligible to start the BYU Engineering Leadership Certificate. This new program will encourage and prepare you to make a real impact by developing your personal leadership ability. Check out opportunities
here!
Get Career Ready
Meet with your career expert! Every BYU student has a Career Director to help with resumes, cover letters, profiles, interviewing, networking, your brand, and more. Stop by Career Services at 246 in the Engineering Building to get started. With a strong, polished resume you could score yourself that dream internship! Visit the website
here!
You’ve Got This!
Finding your ideal major is a fantastic accomplishment, and in many ways, one of the most important steps. Now that you’ve found what you’re passionate about, we want to help you continue forward and to take advantage of every program and opportunity presented to you.