Educational workshops help build the skills you need
“RESOURCE FAIR/ICE CREAM SOCIAL” | Friday, August 21, 2009 | 1 to 3 pm in the MRC and Taylor Garden |
| Stop by for an ice cream social event for EARN Scholars and LinkUp students, mentors, provost and staff. Hear from LinkUp and EARN staff that will support and aid you during your time at UNCG. While receiving words of motivation, you will be able receive information from different resources on campus, such as Financial Aid, Student Success Center, Housing and Residence Life, and Student Academic Services, that will help throughout the year. | ||
“MONEY MANAGEMENT & SAP* POLICY REVIEW” | Wednesday, September 16, 2009 | 5 to 6 pm in Petty 219 |
| Come and hear about managing your money and important information about keeping your grade point average up in order to maintain any scholarships or financial aid that you may have. This presentation is one of great importance, helping you manage your $$$, while maintaining your GPA. (*Satisfactory Academic Progress) | ||
“HOW TO REGISTER AND IMPROVE YOUR GRADES” | Wednesday, October 21, 2009 | 5 to 6 pm in Petty 219 |
| Come find out how to calculate your GPA, access your degree evaluation, and why it’s important to keep up with your progress towards graduation. This session will provide beneficial information to help you prepare for spring advising and registration. Also, do you need helping improving your grades now? Come and learn how to better your study skills with helpful tips from the experts and learn how to get a tutor before it is too late. | ||
“HOW TO STUDY FOR FINAL EXAMS” | Wednesday, November 18, 2009 | 5 to 6 pm in Petty 219 |
| Stressed out about finals? Well, this event will suggest methods for juggling your course requirements and managing your time while preparing for exams. Also, we will show you various study strategies that have helped those who have gone before you! | ||
“FINAL EXAMS STUDY SOCIAL” | Reading Day, Tuesday, December 8, 2009 | 1 to 3 pm in the MRC |
| Join us with all your exam materials and a mind to study. This social will allow you an opportunity to get help and prepare for your finals. There will be brain food and a comfortable place to study. | ||
“GETTING INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS” | Thursday, January 28, 2010 | 5 to 6 pm, location to be determined |
| Do you need some extra money in your pockets after the holidays? Or do you desire to take part in an internship connected to your major or professional interest? This event will help you explore employment opportunities on and off campus, as well as give you the tips on how to prepare for applying for jobs and internships. | ||
“DISCOVERING YOUR PURPOSE AND FINDING YOUR MAJOR” | Wednesday, February 17, 2010 | 5 to 7 pm, location to be determined |
| Why are you here on this earth? You DO have a purpose in this world. Does this purpose link to your major? If you have questions about your purpose and major join us for an enlightening and engaging journey into your soul, looking at your life and choosing your major in a different way! | ||
“HOW TO STUDY ABROAD” | Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | 5 to 6 pm, location to be determined |
| Jump into traveling the world in the known “best years of your life.” This workshop is filled with information about spending a semester or year studying abroad in any of the 50 various exchange programs available at UNCG. After talking to a financial representative about how to fund this trip, you can jumpstart your way into experiencing college in a new location, meeting new people, and learning about new cultures. | ||
“ATTENDING SUMMER SCHOOL AND TRANSFER CREDITS” | Wednesday, April 21, 2010 | 5 to 6 pm, location to be determined |
| Want to take classes during the summer? Want to jump start your upcoming academic year? Come gather information about summer school at UNCG, how to fund it with the help from Financial Aid, and as well as tips on transferring courses in from your local community college or another university. | ||
“FINAL EXAMS STUDY SOCIAL” | Reading Day, Wednesday, May 5, 2010 | 1 to 3 pm in the MRC |
| Join us with all your exam materials and a mind to study. This social will allow you an opportunity to get help and prepare for your finals. There will be brain food and a comfortable place to study. | ||
For more information about the content and facilitators for these workshops, contact Jeffrey Coleman by email or by phone 336.334.3702.