Session & Workshop Details
Session 1: Workshops, Panels, and Facilitator Details
Connect with fellow students and learn about your academic program by meeting with faculty members, peer leaders and staff. In addition, you will also learn about all of the resources available to you at Calumet College and York University to help you succeed!
Facilitator: Dylan Leur Matthew Alega (he/him)
Have you heard of the growth mindset? It is the belief that skills and abilities are not fixed but can be developed and improved with effort and hard work. Many great athletes, successful entrepreneurs and influential figures have had a growth mindset – and you can too!
In this workshop, incoming students will be introduced to mindset theory, the brain and its capacity for change, and strategies that can help them develop a stronger brain. They will be equipped with the skills to create effective, growth-oriented goals, as well as the knowledge, resources, and affirmations to follow through! Finally, they will learn how to cultivate a growth mindset, and understand that they are in fact, capable of more than they might think!
Facilitator: Julie Hard (she/her)
Through global experiential learning, students strengthen their global citizenship. In this session, students will learn about opportunities to gain international experience as part of their academic journey. Students can earn credits towards their degree while engaging in international programs and research through York’s academic exchanges, summer programs, and global internships. Hear about the Eco-Campus in Costa Rica and the other international partner programs while also learning about the resources that can be accessed to help students get there. Scholarships and awards are available to help students offset the costs of travel while the Global Learning Team assist in preparing the way. Your time at York is an academic journey, come and learn where it can take you.
Facilitators: Viktoriya Sergiivna Kolyekhova (she/her) & Melika Baghapour (she/her)
This presentation will be delivered by Health Education & Promotion Peer Health Educators.
The focus of this session is to prepare students for the various adjustments and challenges first year students may face; Discuss myths and misconceptions surrounding mental health, nutrition, sexual health, and substance use; Review wellness resources available both on and off campus; And how to promote holistic health and overall well-being as University students.
Facilitator:
A panel discussion with Faculty, Graduate Students, Alumni, and Students.
Facilitator: Becca Koessler (she/her) & Abram Yang (he/him)
Where does the time go? How much study time is enough? Learn practical, personalized approaches to managing your time that work for you.
Facilitators: Sabrina Brusco (she/her), Parmis Falahat (she/her), Ghazal Khodadadi (she/her) & Abby Ramos (she/her)
When failure happens and you start to doubt yourself, how do you cope? Students who are transitioning from high school to university may carry with them beliefs and negatives views towards failure. While failing can cause uncomfortable feelings such as disappointment and helplessness, it also is an opportunity for learning and self-growth. In this workshop students will have the opportunity to normalize failure and learn to cope with the feelings that arise during difficult times.
Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their past failures and think about how they managed the situation, what worked and what didn’t. We hope to put emphasis on the idea that learning is a process with many ups and downs, and through failure we can find success. By the end of the session students can have a more positive outlook on failure and have the tools to combat self-doubt during their academic journey.
Connect with fellow students and learn about your academic program by meeting with faculty members, peer leaders and staff. In addition, you will also learn about all of the resources available to you at Calumet College and York University to help you succeed!
Connect with fellow students and learn about your academic program by meeting with faculty members, peer leaders and staff. In addition, you will also learn about all of the resources available to you at Calumet College and York University to help you succeed!
Academic reading and note-taking are skills that you can develop! Learn more effective reading and note taking techniques to help you stay on top of your course work.
Connect with fellow students and learn about your academic program by meeting with faculty members, peer leaders and staff. In addition, you will also learn about all of the resources available to you at Calumet College and York University to help you succeed!
Members of Calumet College Council (CCC) and Stong College Student Government (SCSG) will take you on a tour of Keele campus and key locations for Faculty of Health students.
Session 2: Workshops, Panels, and Facilitator Details
Facilitator: EvelynAjayi (she/her), Alyssa Piluso (she/her) & Rayven Rigato (she/her)
We will merge the objectives from creative arts and health & wellness programming into a therapeutic, relaxing workshop in the form of a Zentangle and Letter to Future Self on graduation day.
Facilitator: Dylan Leur Matthew Alega (he/him)
Have you heard of the growth mindset? It is the belief that skills and abilities are not fixed but can be developed and improved with effort and hard work. Many great athletes, successful entrepreneurs and influential figures have had a growth mindset – and you can too!
In this workshop, incoming students will be introduced to mindset theory, the brain and its capacity for change, and strategies that can help them develop a stronger brain. They will be equipped with the skills to create effective, growth-oriented goals, as well as the knowledge, resources, and affirmations to follow through! Finally, they will learn how to cultivate a growth mindset, and understand that they are in fact, capable of more than they might think!
Facilitators: Julie Hard (she/her)
Through global experiential learning, students strengthen their global citizenship. In this session, students will learn about opportunities to gain international experience as part of their academic journey. Students can earn credits towards their degree while engaging in international programs and research through York’s academic exchanges, summer programs, and global internships. Hear about the Eco-Campus in Costa Rica and the other international partner programs while also learning about the resources that can be accessed to help students get there. Scholarships and awards are available to help students offset the costs of travel while the Global Learning Team assist in preparing the way. Your time at York is an academic journey, come and learn where it can take you.
Facilitators: Nada Mostafa (she/her) & Nal Jeganathan (he/him)
This presentation will be delivered by Health Education & Promotion Peer Health Educators.
The focus of this session is to prepare students for the various adjustments and challenges first year students may face; Discuss myths and misconceptions surrounding mental health, nutrition, sexual health, and substance use; Review wellness resources available both on and off campus; And how to promote holistic health and overall well-being as University students.
Facilitator:
A panel discussion with Faculty, Graduate Students, Alumni, and Students.
Facilitator: Becca Koessler (she/her) & Abram Yang (he/him)
Where does the time go? How much study time is enough? Learn practical, personalized approaches to managing your time that work for you.
Facilitator: Sabrina Brusco (she/her), Parmis Falahat (she/her), Ghazal Khodadadi (she/her) & Abby Ramos (she/her)
When failure happens and you start to doubt yourself, how do you cope? Students who are transitioning from high school to university may carry with them beliefs and negatives views towards failure. While failing can cause uncomfortable feelings such as disappointment and helplessness, it also is an opportunity for learning and self-growth. In this workshop students will have the opportunity to normalize failure and learn to cope with the feelings that arise during difficult times.
Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their past failures and think about how they managed the situation, what worked and what didn’t. We hope to put emphasis on the idea that learning is a process with many ups and downs, and through failure we can find success. By the end of the session students can have a more positive outlook on failure and have the tools to combat self-doubt during their academic journey.
Facilitator: Jennifer Bromberg (she/her)
University life is busy, and students are often faced with competing priorities. Without a clear study plan many students end up procrastinating, cramming, staying up late, drinking caffeine before bed, and trying to complete too many tasks at once. This doesn’t have to be you! This workshop will introduce students to three study techniques that will promote academic and personal well-being.
Students will be introduced to the brain’s unconscious assistant (your own personal assistant) to better understand the myths of multitasking, how the Pomodoro technique can help you manage your time and the importance of sleep. Students will walk away from this session knowing how to study smarter, not harder. Throughout this interactive workshop, students will have an opportunity to reflect on their study habits and daily activities and create a schedule that will incorporate the strategies introduced.
Connect with fellow students and learn about your academic program by meeting with faculty members, peer leaders and staff. In addition, you will also learn about all of the resources available to you at Stong College and York University to help you succeed!
Academic reading and note-taking are skills that you can develop! Learn more effective reading and note taking techniques to help you stay on top of your course work.
Connect with fellow students and learn about your academic program by meeting with faculty members, peer leaders and staff. In addition, you will also learn about all of the resources available to you at Stong College and York University to help you succeed!
Members of Calumet College Council (CCC) and Stong College Student Government (SCSG) will take you on a tour of Keele campus and key locations for Faculty of Health students.
Session 3: Workshops, Panels, and Facilitator Details
Facilitator: Evelyn Ajayi (she/her), Alyssa Piluso (she/they) & Rayven Rigato (she/her)
We will merge the objectives from creative arts and health & wellness programming into a therapeutic, relaxing workshop in the form of a Zentangle and Letter to Future Self on graduation day.
Facilitator: Dylan Leur Matthew Alega (he/him)
Have you heard of the growth mindset? It is the belief that skills and abilities are not fixed but can be developed and improved with effort and hard work. Many great athletes, successful entrepreneurs and influential figures have had a growth mindset – and you can too!
In this workshop, incoming students will be introduced to mindset theory, the brain and its capacity for change, and strategies that can help them develop a stronger brain. They will be equipped with the skills to create effective, growth-oriented goals, as well as the knowledge, resources, and affirmations to follow through! Finally, they will learn how to cultivate a growth mindset, and understand that they are in fact, capable of more than they might think!
Facilitators: Julie Hard (she/her)
Through global experiential learning, students strengthen their global citizenship. In this session, students will learn about opportunities to gain international experience as part of their academic journey. Students can earn credits towards their degree while engaging in international programs and research through York’s academic exchanges, summer programs, and global internships. Hear about the Eco-Campus in Costa Rica and the other international partner programs while also learning about the resources that can be accessed to help students get there. Scholarships and awards are available to help students offset the costs of travel while the Global Learning Team assist in preparing the way. Your time at York is an academic journey, come and learn where it can take you.
Facilitators: Viktoriya Sergiivna Kolyekhova (she/her) & Melika Baghapour (she/her)
This presentation will be delivered by Health Education & Promotion Peer Health Educators.
The focus of this session is to prepare students for the various adjustments and challenges first year students may face; Discuss myths and misconceptions surrounding mental health, nutrition, sexual health, and substance use; Review wellness resources available both on and off campus; And how to promote holistic health and overall well-being as University students.
Facilitator:
A panel discussion with Faculty, Graduate Students, Alumni, and Students.
Facilitator: Monique Herbert (she/her)
Brought to you by the Faculty of Health, the Black Student Mentorship Program and the Black Students in Psychology Association, we welcome you to our community session. Where you can:
• Meet fellow incoming Black Students in the Faculty of Health.
• Hear from current Black students, alumni and faculty members in the Faculty of Health.
• Get information about organisations and resources that can help you to succeed both academically and professionally.
• Learn about the mentorship and research opportunities that are available for Black students.
• Ask any burning questions you might have about University life.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Facilitator: Sabrina Brusco (she/her), Parmis Falahat (she/her), Ghazal Khodadadi (she/her) & Abby Ramos (she/her)
When failure happens and you start to doubt yourself, how do you cope? Students who are transitioning from high school to university may carry with them beliefs and negatives views towards failure. While failing can cause uncomfortable feelings such as disappointment and helplessness, it also is an opportunity for learning and self-growth. In this workshop students will have the opportunity to normalize failure and learn to cope with the feelings that arise during difficult times.
Students will have the opportunity to reflect on their past failures and think about how they managed the situation, what worked and what didn’t. We hope to put emphasis on the idea that learning is a process with many ups and downs, and through failure we can find success. By the end of the session students can have a more positive outlook on failure and have the tools to combat self-doubt during their academic journey.
Facilitator: Jennifer Bromberg (she/her)
University life is busy, and students are often faced with competing priorities. Without a clear study plan many students end up procrastinating, cramming, staying up late, drinking caffeine before bed, and trying to complete too many tasks at once. This doesn’t have to be you! This workshop will introduce students to three study techniques that will promote academic and personal well-being.
Students will be introduced to the brain’s unconscious assistant (your own personal assistant) to better understand the myths of multitasking, how the Pomodoro technique can help you manage your time and the importance of sleep. Students will walk away from this session knowing how to study smarter, not harder. Throughout this interactive workshop, students will have an opportunity to reflect on their study habits and daily activities and create a schedule that will incorporate the strategies introduced.
In this session connect with your Peer Mentors as they discuss with you how to make space for your self-care.
Facilitator: Clayton Rhodes (he/him)
Whether we realize it or not, many of us tend to live our lives from within our own frame of mind without giving much thought to the viewpoints of others. However, when we take the time to look at issues and ideas from other perspectives, we open ourselves up to exploring new creative thoughts and ideas.
We can help ourselves come up with new answers by changing our perspective and solve challenges that previously appeared insurmountable.
So how do we look at things in other ways?
In this workshop, you will:
- Explore your individual values
- Connect with the communication process
- Practice thinking of ideas from other perspectives
Please join us in a journey to rediscover the pathways to seeing things from multiple perspectives, views, and mindsets.
Facilitator: Jeanne Decoteau (she/her)
What's your Career story so far? What steps can you take to advance your story from year one, right through to graduation? How can you grow in your knowledge of who you are, and the impact you want to make on the world?
Join me for a highly interactive look at how you can start building your career by getting to know yourself and exploring your best options. Get started on your very own Career Profile - a blueprint that shows you exactly the kind of career you want. Come away with many tools for exploring career options and finding your purpose.
Most importantly, learn how your Career Centre can help you every step of the way: from career exploration and decision making, to finding a part-time job, to connecting with and learning from Employers and Alumni, right through to finding that first job after graduation!
Members of Calumet College Council (CCC) and Stong College Student Government (SCSG) will take you on a tour of Keele campus and key locations for Faculty of Health students.