“Take the Fear Out of First Year”
Parent Presentation - Experience Acadia Day 2015
Jul 19, 2015
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“Take the Fear Out of First Year”
“….is not just a school, it is a home. The people here are not just fellow students, they become family. “
Experience Acadia Day § 10:30am to 11:30am
“Transitioning to Acadia University” § 11:30am to 12:30pm
Lunch (Wheelock Dining Hall) § 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Parent Session (Fountain Commons) § 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Campus Tours § 2:30pm to 4pm
Campus Open House
Transitioning to Acadia University
“I feel a change comin’ on” -Bob Dylan
Transitioning to Acadia University
How is university different than high school?
§ Rhythm of the year
§ Style of learning
§ Independence
Rhythm of the year
S O N D J F M A M J
S O N J F M
§ Shorter semesters
§ Pace is FASTER
§ Inside the classroom § #hrs. in class § Discussion & debate
Style of Learning
§ Outside the classroom § 2-3 hours on
homework or studying for every hour of class
§ More reading, writing & thinking
Independence
§ Living Arrangements § Decision Making
Independence
Vancouver
Calgary Toronto Montreal
Wolfville
Where you live will change…
§ Living Arrangements
Living Arrangements: Your Residence Community
Independence
§ Decision Making
How is university different than high school?
§ Rhythm of the year: § Shorter semesters & Pace is FASTER
§ Style of learning: § Less class time & more studying outside of class
§ Independence: § Living in residence & making your own decisions
How can you transition successfully from high school to university?
§ Maintain a balance § Manage your time § Manage your money § Take advantage of university supports § Parents play a key role
Maintain a balance
Academics Social
Wellbeing
Maintain a balance
Academics
Social Wellbeing
Maintain a balance
Academics
Social
Wellbeing
Manage your time
How can you transition successfully from high school to university?
Manage your time
§ Plan your schedule
Manage your time Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Morning
Afternoon
Night
Manage your time Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Morning
Afternoon
Night
Manage your time Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Morning
Afternoon
Night
Manage your time Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Morning
Afternoon
Night
Manage your money
§ Plan for your investment
Plan for your investment
R.E.S.P.
Savings
Summer job
CO-OP
Part-time employment
Scholarships & Bursaries
Tuition
Residence
Meal Plan Books
Student Fees
Living Money
Take advantage of university supports
§ Help is ALWAYS available § Academic Success supports § Personal Assistance supports
Help is ALWAYS available
Help is ALWAYS available
Academic Success § First Year Advisor
§ Your Professors § Teaching Assistants § Academic Advisors § Accessible Learning Services § Academic Librarians § Tutoring Services § MASH Unit (Mathematics & Statistics Help Centre) § Writing Centre § Tutorials § Departmental specific support (Economics, Chemistry, Physics, etc.) § Study skills sessions § Career testing (Myers Briggs & Strong test)
Personal Assistance § Personal Assistance Available 24/7
§ Safety & Security and On-Call Professional Staff § Student Resource Centre
§ Personal counselling § Career counselling § Mental Health counselling (i.e. anxiety disorders, depression,
stress management & more) § Student Health Services
§ Medical clinic with treatment for all health concerns § Medical referrals to specialists & other health providers
§ Live-in Supports § Resident Assistants & Resident Dons
§ Student-led supports § Peer Support Line & Acadia’s Student Mental Health Society
§ University Chaplain (Counselling, etc.)
Parents play a key role
Parents, you play a key role
§ Your role will be different § You will likely receive calls from your student § Check in, but don’t check up § Stay connected to Acadia!
How can you successfully transition from high school to university?
§ Maintain a balance § Manage your time § Manage your money § Take advantage of the university supports § Parents play a key role
Your next steps to attend Acadia
§ Apply today § Residence application § Scholarships § Confirming your spot § Course registration
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