College is a pool of opportunity with no boundaries. There are a million things to get involved in, but we can't do it all. However, there are some things you want to prioritize when thinking about your community involvement and career development. By your junior year, you want to be pretty involved in things regarding your career path, networking with others, and community service. Here are some tips for ensuring your success once you graduate.

1. Visit your advisor often.

I'll be honest, I learned this the hard way. I didn't visit my advisor until halfway through my junior year, because I thought scheduling classes based off of my degree audit would be enough. However, although there is a set of prerequisites displayed through your degree audit, there are also other classes you'll want to be incorporating into your schedule that you may not have known. Make sure to schedule visits with your advisor at least a few times a semester to make sure you're on track before it's too late.

2. Apply for internships.

Apply, apply, apply. You can never apply for too many internships. Utilize great resources such as Handshake and the Office of Experiential Learning to get your internship pursuits rolling. Another good tip I learned when meeting with a professional was to not only search your major online when looking for internships. For example, before I would only search "journalism," and the results in the area would be slim. However, when I branched out and started searching related terms such as "social media," I was able to find an internship that fit perfectly with my resume.

3. Join as many clubs as you can handle.

Joining clubs doesn't only look good on your resume, it also helps you network with an eclectic group of individuals. Don't only join clubs that are directly related to your major--look for some of your other interests as well, such as community service or hobby-based clubs. If you want a huge pool of networking options, think about joining a Greek organization.

4. Help out around the community.

Whether it's just around UCF or in the entire Orlando area, helping out in the community is both rewarding and helpful on your road to success. Visiting a site such as Orlando Volunteer Opportunities can provide you with the resources you need to get started helping in the community. There are constantly philanthropy events happening on campus, so also pay attention to that. In addition, just taking a moment of your day to donate blood on campus at the Big Red Bus near Memory Mall can really make a difference.

5. Search and apply for TA positions

Being a teaching assistant is a great way to make good connections and get some experience in your field. Even if it's just for your minor, it can really give you hands-on skills that will help you in the future. Also, depending on how good of a job you do in the position, you could acquire some very useful letters of recommendation from your professor.

Don't wait until the last minute to get involved in things that are going to be determining factors when you graduate and look for a job. It's never too early to start looking -- but by junior year, you should be well involved on campus and in the community.