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First-Years

Welcome to your first year in The Forest. We are here to help you start your journey.

There is a lot to think about like choosing a major, landing an internship, and creating your college resume. You don’t have to do this by yourself. We’ve got you. 

Our office is on the second floor of Reynolda Hall, just down the hall from the Mag Room and two stories up from The Pit. 

Here are the four things to do during your first year:

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Create a College Resume

  • Make a coaching appointment for individualized help
  • Come to Wake Your Resume and build your resume in real time
  • Drop-in Monday – Thursday from 1:30 – 4:30 for a 15-minute appointment that fits your schedule

Targeting finance? Top firms recruit earlier than you think—some start sophomore year. See the Finance Four-Year Game Plan for first-year action items including how to build a finance-ready resume, which clubs to join, and critical networking steps you need to take NOW.

Jumpstart Your Internship Search

Interested in finance? The finance world moves fast—recruiting often happens a full year earlier than other industries. Check out the Finance Four-Year Game Plan to understand finance recruiting timelines and what you should be doing right now to stay competitive.

Explore Majors

  • Talk with a coach about which majors and minors appeal to you
  • Find Wake Forest alumni with careers and majors you are considering

Considering finance? Your major matters less than your preparation. Start with the Finance Four-Year Game Plan to see what skills, experiences, and connections you’ll need to build—regardless of your major.

Fast-track Opportunities in Competitive Industries

  • Interested in finance? Do you want to work on Wall Street? The clock is ticking.  Get started in your first year and connect with resources, events, alumni, and opportunities. Take a look at the Wake on Wall Street affinity group.

Interested in finance? Want to work on Wall Street? The clock is ticking. Top investment banks and financial services firms interview sophomores in the spring for junior year internships—which means your preparation needs to start NOW. Get the Finance Four-Year Game Plan for your complete first-year roadmap including: which resources and events to prioritize, how to connect with alumni, what your Handshake profile needs, and the specific steps that will position you ahead of the competition.

  • Committed to pre-med/pre-health? Find on-campus resources to jumpstart your journey, stay on track, and find research opportunities.
  • Are you interested in pre-law?
  • Exploring consulting? Sign up for events and meet with coaches to connect with alumni.