Human Development and Family Sciences

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

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

Visit TXST One Stop for scholarship opportunities.

Build social networks by joining the Human Development & Family Sciences Association.

Find additional events and organizations through the Bobcat Organization HUB.

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

Visit BOSS for scholarship opportunities.

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.

Contact the HDFS Program Coordinator to join the following Canvas Project Pages: HDFS Majors & Child Life (if applicable).

Explore volunteer opportunities in HDFS.

Complete your Career Assessments, such as Focus2.

Create your LinkedIn profile and connect with professors, colleagues and leaders.

Create your Handshake profile.

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

Seek scholarship opportunities offered by the School of Family and Consumer Sciences.

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

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

Attend a Nonprofit and Volunteer Fair from Student Involvement to jump into meaningful service in TXST’s community.

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

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

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

Review internship guidelines for the human development and family sciences program before participating.

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

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.

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

Engage in more volunteer experiences.

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.

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

Check your Degree Audit and meet with your academic advisor.

Complete an internship related to major.

Meet with a faculty mentor or peer advisor.

Explore next steps including potential Graduate Programs.

Seek out a leadership role with the Leadership & Service.

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

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

Join a professional organization in your major or passion.

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

Identify and establish faculty and professional references.

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

Attend Employer Information Sessions at Career Services or your department.

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