Southwestern University
SOAR
“This is a great conference that takes away a lot of anxiety students have about entering the professional world.”
“Friendly environment….very entertaining”
“I feel really excited about my future.”
“I loved the interactions. Being able to learn from the experiences of my peers and their perspectives was great. I also loved how diverse the guest speakers were.”
“Super inspiring!”
“Very much appreciated each speaker’s genuine interest in our achievement/success.”
“I adored [Chad Littlefield’s] sessions and hope that he will be brought back for future programs.”
“I had a wonderful day and feel more prepared for seeking and securing an internship.”
“Thank you for putting together the SOAR Summit! It was a well-organized and extremely helpful experience.”
SOAR Summit Benefits
Through the Summit you can expect:
- A head start on securing internships—the most important factor for gaining employment after graduation—and other high-impact experiences
- Training on resume writing, interviewing, job search strategies, networking, and more
- Personalized, tailored resume critique and edits
- Networking contacts (alumni, etc.)
- Professional headshot
- All meals included
- Swag: T-shirt, portfolio, business cards, etc.
SOAR Summit Sponsors
- Red & Charline McCombs and the McCombs Family Foundation
SOAR Summit 2025
Sophomore students participate in Southwestern’s immersive two-day professional development summit.
Why You Should Participate in the Next SOAR Summit!
Inaugural SOAR Summit attendee Grace Sexton reflects on the value of her experience.
Southwestern University Sophomores SOAR
Second-year students can benefit from an exclusive new professional-development summit.
Photo Gallery: SOAR Summit 2020
Presented by the award-winning Center for Career & Professional Development team along with a lineup of nationally renowned industry experts and Southwestern alumni, the SOAR Summit offers sophomores an immersive, two-day professional development conference to kick start their career exploration and the internship search process.
