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Every student who completes Sophomore Bootcamp leaves equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources to find and pursue summer internships, fellowships, and jobs. You will be able to search for opportunities, network with alumni, develop a resume, draft a cover letter, and gain a better understanding of a variety of industries and what you want to pursue next.

Pre-Bootcamp Checklist

1. Complete your
   • This is a brief survey that helps us give you a better Bootcamp experience. 
2. Tell us your
   • You get too many emails - this will ensure you are only receiving things you care about. This survey will be available after Bootcamp as well so you can update your interests anytime. 
3. Get your resume reviewed by a peer advisor
   • Peer advisor drop-in hours can be found on the and CXD's bulletin boards in Thorne, Smith, and Moulton. Don't have a resume? Check out our for a guide and template to get started.
4. Attend a CXD event
   • These can be live events this fall or on Campus Groups. We welcome you to join us for employer info sessions, career exploration or skills workshops, or one of the featured events below:
     Funded Internship Poster Exhibition (Sep 8) - get great ideas for an internship by learning what your peers received funding for this summer. 
     Career Fair (Sep 17) - explore internship opportunities with employers eagar to hire 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ students 
     Be Your Own Boss Dinner (Nov 10) - interested in entrepreneurship, starting a small business, or being an independent artist? Join alumni at dinner who can share their insights into this career path of being your own boss. 

Schedule 

Sophomores are split into two cohorts with a staggered schedule. The schedule is very full; we have a lot to cover, but don't worry, we'll share resources that you can always come back to and of course our advising team is here to support you.

Bootcamp is designed to be progressive. Each activity builds upon the last. We expect students to attend everything on their schedule to get the most out of the experience and be a supportive team member. We also expect students to take care of their personal health and wellbeing and do what they need to do to take care of themselves and others (ie. if you are sick, please mask or distance yourself from others). Students should be in touch with their Team Leader if they need to miss a session. 

What to Expect 

Personal Finance Basics

This is the session we all wish we had in college! We will demystify budgeting, savings, credit, debt, and investing and provide resources to help you get started. It's hard to think about careers without thinking about money. Personal Finance is a difficult topic for many, steeped in privilege, and it is normal to feel overwhelmed; it is our hope that students will walk away feeling empowered to take their first steps toward financial freedom. 

Ask a Hiring Manager Panel

Ever wanted to ask a recruiter what they are really looking for in a candidate? Now is your chance to ask three! Our Employer Relations team will moderate this panel of hiring managers who regularly recruit 91ÑÇÉ«´«Ã½ students. 

Sticker Contest

Last year's winner was Erin Hambidge '27. Could you have your design chosen next year? Submit your design to cxd@bowdoin.edu by Thanksgiving break. 

 

Past years' finalists and winners: