Junior Year
Junior year is often a key year for internships, networking, and preparing for life after Middlebury. Many employers recruit juniors for internships that can lead to full-time jobs. This is also a good time to think about graduate school, fellowships, and long-term goals. The experiences and relationships you build this year can shape your senior year and beyond.
Recommended for Juniors
- Pursue Internships and Research – Apply for internships early, explore funded opportunities, conduct research or independent projects.
- Strengthen Your Professional Materials – Update your résumé and LinkedIn profile, tailor cover letters, prepare for interviews.
- Expand Your Network – Connect with alumni, attend employer events, practice informational interviewing.
- Explore Graduate School – Research programs and admissions requirements, talk with faculty and alumni, begin preparing application materials if appropriate.
- Develop Leadership Experience – Take on leadership roles in organizations, mentor younger students, continue building transferable skills.
Focus on building experience, relationships, and skills that will prepare you for whatever comes next.
