🧭Explore: Discover Your Direction

Exploration is the first step in building a meaningful life and career. It’s about learning more about yourself: your interests, values, and strengths, and discovering possibilities that align with who you are and how you want to contribute.

Whether you’re undecided, considering a few different paths, or just curious, this is your space to explore with intention.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Sometimes the easiest way to explore is by talking it through. If you’re feeling stuck, schedule a one-on-one with a career coach. No matter where you are in your journey, we’ll help you craft a plan that aligns with your interests and values.

Viking Score: Exploration Activities

The Viking Score is Augustana College’s career-readiness program to support students through college and post-graduate life by tracking experiences and awarding points to earn incentives along the way. Learn more about Viking Score.

These activities help you reflect, learn, and get involved, and they earn you Viking Score points along the way! Some are quick; others might spark lifelong direction.

🔹 Signature Exploration Activity | 6–20 Viking Score Points
Exploration begins with understanding who you are and how you want to contribute. Download the Exploration Activity Worksheet (PDF), then Schedule a Career Coach Appointment to Earn Full Points. Six points are automatically added if you attend a workshop showcasing this activity or through a career coaching appointment.

🔹 CORE Orientation | 2 Viking Score Points
Complete a CORE Orientation to learn about career development resources. Learn More. Once completed, these points will be added automatically.

🔹 Career Research Activity | 6 Viking Score Points
Explore a career field by completing a guided worksheet or reflection. Start Your Research. Once completed with a career coach, these points will be added.

🔹 Informational Interviews | 6 Viking Score Points
Talk to a professional in a field that interests you to learn firsthand. How to Do One. This form can be used to submit information on self-reported activities you have completed for Viking Score points. You may complete and submit this form more than once.

🔹 Volunteer or Community Service | 4 Viking Score Points
Contribute to a cause you care about while gaining insight and skills. Find Opportunities. This form can be used to submit information on self-reported activities you have completed for Viking Score points. You may complete and submit this form more than once.

🔹 On- or Off-Campus Part-Time Job | 4 Viking Score Points
Gain real-world experience, develop workplace skills, and reflect on your growth. Explore Campus Jobs. This form can be used to submit information on self-reported activities you have completed for Viking Score points. You may complete and submit this form more than once.

🔹 Flexible Employment Program (FEP) | 2 Viking Score Points
Participate in this structured employment and reflection opportunity. About FEP. Once completed, these points will be added automatically.

🔹 Join a Student Organization | 2 Viking Score Points
Get involved, meet people, and grow your leadership potential. Find a Club. This form can be used to submit information on self-reported activities you have completed for Viking Score points. You may complete and submit this form more than once.

🔹 Hold a Leadership Position | 4 Viking Score Points
Lead a team, plan events, or serve your community through a leadership role. Step into a Leadership Role. This form can be used to submit information on self-reported activities you have completed for Viking Score points. You may complete and submit this form more than once.

More Ways to Explore

You don’t have to have it all figured out yet. These tools and opportunities can help you learn more about yourself and what’s out there:

What Can I Do With This Major?
Explore how your major connects to different career fields and job types.
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Research Majors
Dive deeper into major options at Augustana, including courses, outcomes, and related fields.
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Research Careers or Fields of Interest
Use trusted databases and tools to explore what different careers involve, including duties, skills, and labor market trends.
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