Wolfie's Weekly Adventures: Issue 3
Released July 4, 2019
Comin’ atcha with Issue 3 of Wolfie’s Weekly Adventures! Wolfie (and the Student Success Centre) seeing all of our new followers on social media so keep it up! In this week’s issue, you’ll learn a little more about Orientation (we’ve got big things in the works), managing your time effectively with all these changes coming up in your life, two very useful student portals, as well as some popular student activities. Oh -- and we can’t forget Wolfie’s favourite part… our prize draw!
Let us know if you have questions, concerns, or if you just want to say hello! If you missed last week’s issue, please click here.
Why Attend Orientation? |
Registration is now open for “Thunderwolves Howl: Ignite Your Adventure” Orientation 2019! Not sure how interested you are? Keep reading to find out why we LOVE Orientation and hope you’ll take part.
WHY ATTEND ORIENTATION? We've broken down the answer into four reasons... Welcome. Orientation is our chance to welcome you to both the Lakehead and Thunder Bay/Orillia communities. This is going to be your home away from home for the next few years and we want to make sure you are well aware of what your community has to offer. Connect. Participating in Orientation will give you the chance to make friends and connect with other students who are new to campus. Orientation will also be a chance to connect with Lakehead staff, faculty, and upper year students to learn more about our campus support services and how to get involved. Prepare. Orientation is more than an opportunity to make new friends; it's also a time to prepare for the semester ahead. Orientation will provide you with the opportunity to learn new tips and tricks and develop academic skills that will help you succeed during your first few weeks of classes. Belong. Orientation is the beginning of your Lakehead journey. You chose Lakehead for a reason and Orientation is the perfect time to begin exploring and creating your own #LakeheadAdventure.
Are you an International student? Before the main event begins, International Student Orientation is your introduction to Lakehead University and your new community. It's not only an opportunity to learn about the services that are available to help you succeed, but it's also a chance to meet your peers, teachers, and have some fun. Orientation is an essential element for new International students and it is required that you make every possible arrangement to attend. International Student Orientation is a full day event and will take place on August 28th. We encourage all International Students to extend their Orientation experience by participating in the main campus Orientation for all students, August 29 - 31. |
Academic Success: TIME MANAGEMENT |
Pursuing your academic goals, while also balancing work, sports/hobbies, and a social life can be challenging, but also rewarding. With the right effort and attitude, time management is a skill that can be learned. A monthly calendar is a tool you can use to stay on track with all of your tasks and priorities. For your calendar to be effective, you must include every commitment and upcoming deadlines. It also must be reviewed and updated daily. Here are a few options for monthly calendars:
The Student Success Centre strongly recommends using Google Calendar. Electronic calendars are easy to adjust, available at all times, and can't be lost or forgotten.
Pro-Tip: You can sync your course timetable with your Google Calendar. If you haven't registered for your courses, please check Issue 2 of Wolfie's Weekly Adventures pronto for more information on how to get that done. Time Management is something that everyone can improve upon! For more strategies and resources to help you effectively manage your time, book an appointment with a Student Success Advisor in the SSC. If you start off organized, you'll stay organized throughout the term. |
Campus Connections |
In our last issue you heard more about the Student Success Centre (SSC) and were also introduced to Student Central. In this week’s issue, we’re here to tell you about Student Accessibility Services along with Student Health and Wellness.
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Lakehead Tools: MySuccess |
MySuccess, run by the Student Success Centre, is a must-use resource! This is one of your two main student portals (the other is myInfo explained in Issue 2!) with which you can:
To access mySuccess, visit mysuccess.lakeheadu.ca and log in using your myInfo username and password. |
Hometown Pride |
Wondering what to do with yourself when you're not in class or doing schoolwork? Here are Wolfie's Top 5 suggestions for ways to connect and have fun!
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PRIZE ALERT! |
Typical Wolfie… always looking for a #LakeheadAdventure! This week he was roaming around the Thunder Bay campus and noticed some renovations taking place. For a chance to win a prize, tell us what YOU think this new space (pictured below) will be used for! *Hint: this is something the Student Success Centre can help you with!* Join us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram by following us and commenting on the photo with your answer for your chance to win a sweet prize! *Contest closes at 11:59pm on July 16, 2019. Limited to 1 entry per student* |
Stay tuned for Issue #4 of Wolfie's Weekly Adventures, coming to your inbox on July 18th!
Follow us on social media to check in on Wolfie all summer but also to stay connected as a new student throughout the year! Your go-to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter handles to keep track of on-campus events that you’ll definitely want to know about are below:
Thunder Bay:
instagram.com/lakeheadsuccess/
Orillia:
facebook.com/LakeheadOSA // facebook.com/lakeheaduniversityorillia
twitter.com/LakeheadOSA // twitter.com/lakeheadorillia
instagram.com/lakeheadosa // instagram.com/lakeheadorillia