Students
Second Year Experience
SECOND-YEAR EXPERIENCE
The Second-Year Experience provides students a chance to get MORE out of their sophomore year. Through alumni connections, one-on-one peer mentoring, and exclusive career exploration opportunities, second-year students will be supported every step of the way. There’s no room for a sophomore slump when you’re having the best year ever!
Peer Coaching Program: The Peer Coaching program is a mentorship program that connects second-year students
with a student leader on campus known as a Peer Coach. Peer Coaches are experienced
USF St. Petersburg campus students who serve on the staff of the Compass Student Experience
Office. As student leaders, Peer Coaches work with a team of professional staff members
to provide educational and leadership development opportunities for the USF St. Petersburg
campus student body. Peer Coaches provide guidance for students to succeed at USF
St. Petersburg campus through one-on-one coaching.
Get Matched with a Second-Year Peer Coach
SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
Major Celebration: You picked your major! Now what? Major Celebration highlights the wonderful and unique
aspects of your major while helping you explore potential post-grad paths. Deciding
on a major is a big deal…we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Learning Journeys: Learning Journeys are faculty- or staff-led activities, focusing on an academic specialty,
hobby, or interest of the faculty or staff member. Geared towards second-year and
transfer students, Learning Journeys provide an opportunity for students to learn
more about potential career paths while getting to know faculty and staff outside
of the classroom.
Alumni Connections: As second-year students start to think through their post-grad plans, they’ll have
a chance to connect with USF alumni who have been in their shoes. Once a Bull, always
a Bull – and our alumni are ready to share the advice they wish they knew as a sophomore.
Go for the Gold Workshop Series: The COMPASS Go for the Gold workshop series will provide Bulls with all the tools
they need to succeed. With specific tracks for first-year, second-year, and transfer
students, Bulls will have personalized support in a workshop format. Through this
series, we will cover topics that support students' academic, professional, and personal
growth. By attending at least six workshops throughout the semester, students will
receive giveaways that help them showcase their Bulls pride. Be a Bull. Take Charge.
Go for the Gold!
The Network
The Network consists of a variety of interest groups that you can join to make connections
with other students who share that interest, hobby, or passion of yours. Each Network
is led by Peer Coaches who will help you connect in group activities as well as one-on-one
with other new students. Through regular meetings throughout the semester, the Network
provides flexible opportunities for you to develop meaningful connections and successfully
transition to college and to life as a Bull by the Bay.
- Meet People: The Network is a great way to meet students who share a similar interest, passion, or common experience.
- Make USF Your Home: By attending events, you can make USF St. Petersburg campus feel like home in no time. It is our hope that you feel like you truly belong here starting during your very first week at USF St. Petersburg campus.
- Get Involved: If you aren’t quite sure which of the many student organizations are right for you, The Network is a great place to start! You can start to experience what USF St. Petersburg campus has to offer by getting involved with a variety of campus activities and making connections with both new and returning students.
- Join the Network
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