“How to Succeed In Your Program” Presentation Recap
On October 19th, 2020, your BUCSC academic representatives gave an interactive presentation on a variety of topics that relate to your success at Brescia. Here I will provide an overview of the topics covered, but I encourage you to look through the presentation slides to learn about the resources and supports available to you as a Brescia student. In the presentation slides, you will find links and details for all of the topics I highlight below (and more!).
So, in summary, what did we discuss during the “How to Succeed in Your Program” presentation?
Contacts and Social Media
Your BUCSC representatives’ contact information
Brescia program Facebook groups you can join
Brescia’s social media accounts
Wellness Resources and Tips
Reflecting on your current wellness with a wellness wheel
Links to mental health resources, information, self-assessments, skills, and interactive modules
Changing your mindsets and positive thinking (some interesting tips—did you know the act of smiling, even on purpose, can actually help improve your mood?)
Where to get help at Brescia
Where to get help at Main Campus
Academic Resources and Tips
Academic advising and when to use it
Finding program information and course outlines on Brescia’s website
Library services
The Writing Centre
Databases and citation guides (APA, MLA, Chicago)
Learning Development and Success (resources on main campus for academic success)
Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL), presentations, Learn2Thrive , skill-building handouts
Study strategies
Effective note-taking, study tips, memorization tricks, survival kit resource
Extracurricular Involvement and Opportunities
Clubs at Brescia and main campus
Learn to Lead program at main campus
Getting involved at Brescia
Career peers, wellness peers, orientation leaders, professional mentees, Students’ Council
Co-curricular record
Athletics and recreation
Skill-Building Workshops
Upstander Training, SafeTALK (Suicide Alertness for Everyone), Wellness Webinar: Managing Stress & Anxiety, Wellness Webinar: Overcoming Test Anxiety, Mental Health First Aid, ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
As you can see, there are a lot of resources available to help you succeed, and this presentation presents a variety of them all in one place!
Virtual Learning Survey
Along with this presentation, your BUCSC academic representatives also created a Virtual Learning Survey to get a better idea of how students are finding their online learning experience this year. The results of this survey will be used to help improve your online courses. Your responses make a difference. After completing the survey, you can even choose to enter in a draw for a $50 amazon gift card! Your personal information for the draw will not be linked to your survey response. You can complete the Virtual Learning Survey here.
For more information about the “How to Succeed in Your Program” presentation or the Virtual Learning Survey, please email general@bucsc.ca.