Wonder what to do with your summer on the Dartmouth Campus? The Rockefeller Center has launched the Sophomore Summer Venture to give students an opportunity to reflect on career and academic goals, and to improve skills for future jobs and internships. The program is open to Dartmouth sophomores of all majors.
The Center works closely with past participants of the First-Year Fellows and Civic Skills Training programs to shape this student-directed initiative. Building on the sense of community among the sophomore class during the summer, the Sophomore Summer Venture will also expose students to issues related to the current Dartmouth Centers Forum theme of Conflict and Reconciliation.
Dartmouth Professional Skills Workshops
A main component of the 2009 program, this series of workshops is designed to help students take full advantage of corporate recruiting and other opportunities in the professional world. Six sessions will take place from June 30th to July 16th on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 - 5:30 PM. Speakers include professionals from the Dartmouth community, the Rockefeller Center, and the Emily Post Institute. The sessions will cover topics ranging from interviewing to etiquette to networking. Space is limited. See the Center's Calendar for the due at of applications. A short electronic application is required to participate.
How to Enroll- To complete the application process, follow these easy steps
Peer Advisors to the 2009 First-Year Fellows: A great example of the student-directed nature of the Sophomore Summer Venture, First-Year Fellows from the 2008 program have volunteered to be peer advisors for the new group of fellows. Many of the 2008 fellows attended the May orientation for the 2009 First-Year Fellows program, and students will continue to meet in person and via email through the end of August.
Dinner Discussions: The second half of the summer term will include several dinner discussions that will allows students to interact and network with alumni and to learn more about a variety of career opportunities and pathways to get there. A list of dates, speakers and topics will be available by the end of June.
Public Programs: We look forward to hosting a public event featuring a speaker from the Emily Post Institute in July, and a film with discussion to support the Dartmouth Centers Forum theme. Additional details to follow.
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“The Sophomore Summer Venture has been one of the most interesting and challenging experiences I've had at Dartmouth. Building a new project from the ground up has allowed [us] to be creative and work with the Rockefeller Center to create a program that can develop into a new part of the sophomore summer experience. Meeting new sophomores, discussing important issues, learning about the Peace Corp and talking with professors has enhanced my education outside of the classroom.” Joanna Pucci '10 |
Dinner Discussions: These weekly discussions captured the attention of large, diverse crowds. Students came together to share their ideas on major topics such as healthcare, the environment, and the perception of the United States abroad.
Guest Speakers & Programs: Dartmouth alumni and former Peace Corps volunteers gathered to celebrate Nelson A. Rockefeller's 100th birthday by participating in a panel discussion on the Peace Corp. The theme of the program aimed to inspire students to pursue careers in the common good.
Gideon Yago, a former correspondent for MTV News and CBS, and a writer for documentary films, spoke on HIV/AIDS, class divide, and the media's role in framing the discussion around these topics.
Grant-Writing Workshop: At this informal workshop, students heard tips and advice on organizing their thoughts and ideas, writing for a sponsor, and submitting their proposals.
