Consumer Affairs

Meet with a First Year Advisor to develop your academic planning.

Explore majors with a MyMajors assessment.

Take advantage of the Student Learning Assistance Center (Tutoring).

Visit TXST One Stop for scholarship opportunities.

Review your degree plan for course options that include the Service-Learning Excellence program.

Build social networks by joining the Family and Consumer Sciences Association.

Find additional events and organizations through the Bobcat Organization HUB.

Attend Education Abroad and Study in America information sessions to plan a future opportunity to have a global or intercultural experience.

Explore the TXST One Stop for more information about the scholarships provided to new and continuing students.

Attend an IDEA Center workshop to learn more about undergraduate research.

Visit BOSS for scholarship opportunities.

Complete your Career Assessments, such as Focus2.

Create your Handshake profile.

Create your LinkedIn profile and connect with colleagues and leaders.

Develop and review your resume with Career Services.

Meet with the Applied Arts Advising Center for questions about the major.

Explore external scholarship opportunities such as the Fulbright Scholarship to take your expertise to unique locations abroad.

Seek scholarship opportunities offered by the College of Applied Arts.

Share your knowledge as a Peer Mentor or Tutor at SLAC.

Meet with a faculty mentor to select an undergraduate research opportunity.

Consider study abroad options including faculty-led, exchange, virtual, and short-term affiliated programs which are available through Education Abroad.

Discover Global Online Learning Experiences for courses with culturally dynamic perspectives.

Participate in The Big Event to give back to the regional community.

Expand your leadership skills through Student Involvement’s Leadership & Service programming and workshops.

Attend a Student Government Senate meeting to contribute to your fellow students and your own student experience.

Review internship guidelines and create an internship plan with Career Services.

Become a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron, a national honor society in Family and Consumer Sciences, to recognize academic excellence, develop leadership qualities, provide service opportunities, and demonstrate commitment to the profession.

Review micro internship opportunities for professional development in which you learn and earn.

Participate in a Leadership activity or hold a leadership role in a student organization through Student Involvement.

Develop and review your resume with Career Services.

Build Career & Graduate School Fairs into your schedule to ensure your connection maximum opportunities.

Join Employer Information Sessions at Career Services or your department.

Prepare to ace your job interviews with Career Services.

Check your Degree Audit and meet with your academic advisor.

Explore next steps including potential Graduate Programs.

Complement your degree with a micro credential.

Meet with a faculty mentor or peer advisor.

Complete a capstone project related to major.

Select a Service activity through Student Involvement to give back to the area community.

Seek out a leadership role with the Leadership & Service.

Attend a Student Government Senate meeting to contribute to your fellow students and your own student experience.

Learn about Global Career Accelerator options that give you experience with global companies and in-demand tech skills.

Join a professional organization in your major or passion.

Deliver a presentation in a student conference, workshop, seminar or community organization.

Develop a full-time employment or graduate school plan with Career Services.

Complete your First Destination Survey to share your post-graduation plans.

Identify and establish faculty and professional references.