C-Scape: One Business School's Answer to the Sophomore Slump (Report‪)‬

INTRODUCTION For more than 50 years, those in higher education have recognized the 'sophomore slump' and yet, there is very little research on what and how to effectively overcome it (Lipka, 2006; Tobolosky & Serven, 2007; Toosi, 2004). After a first year filled with novelty and excitement, sophomores often struggle to find their passions and set their goals (Gardner, Pattengale, & Schreiner, 2000; Lemons & Richmond, 1987) which leaves them with a sense of inertia and disorganization (Freedman, 1956). They realize there are discrepancies between their expectations and the realities of college which leads to feelings of uncertainty about their futures (Evenbeck et al. 2000; Gardner, 2000). Consequently, sophomores may become disengaged and may even drop out (Lipka, 2006; Schaller, 2005). Moreover, without the aid of an intentional process to work through this confusion, sophomores are left to choose majors or careers they know little about (Lipka, 2006; Toosi, 2004).