The Sopho-MORE workshop series is designed to help students succeed by providing information and advice that they can use on a variety of different levels: educational achievement, career goals, life skills and more.
March 29: Mindfully Managing Stress
April 10: From Diplomas To Resumes
April 25: Transferring 101
Thursday, March 29: Mindfully Managing Stress with Kate Latimer from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Welcome and Advising Center, Room 204-I.
Learn how the practice of mindfulness can help with stress and help you be more present in the moment. This workshop will provide practical mindfulness skills that you can use to immediately reduce stress related to academic challenges and personal issues.
Tuesday, April 10: From Diploma to Résumé with Ted Lech from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Welcome and Advising Center, Room 204-I.
Do you fully understand how your educational pathway will convert to a job/career? How do you represent your academic experience on a résumé—especially when you lack work experience and academic experience is all that you have? This workshop will provide skills to help you focus your job search and tailor your résumé to reflect the skills and strengths that you bring to a potential employer.
Wednesday, April 25: Transferring 101 with Heidi Weingart from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Welcome and Advising Center, Room 204-I.
Transferring to a four-year school can be a streamlined, positive experience if you prepare in advance. This workshop will provide useful strategies to assist you with:
applying to a school as a transfer student
identifying the appropriate contact person at your future school
evaluating academic degrees and their related degree plans
understanding how institutions accept transferred credits
For more information, contact Emily Powell, ext. 1448.
