The First Year Connection - January

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Congratulations, you survived your first term of University!

A lot may have changed for you: Campus doesn’t seem so big anymore, professors don’t seem so scary, and classes aren’t so overwhelming. With your second term well on its way, how well do YOU know your way around Campus?

+ Counselling Services

adm.uwaterloo.ca/infocs

Location: Needles Hall, Room 2080

Phone: 519-‐888-‐4567 X32655

Email: [email protected]

How are your time management skills? Do you struggle with note-‐taking or writing an essay? Counselling Services can help you with all of these areas. They offer a variety of study skills workshops that will get you off on the right foot. Be sure to check out their website for the most recent listing of workshops.

In addition to the study skills workshops, Counselling Services provides both individual and group counselling. These qualified professionals in Counselling Services can help with areas from personal concerns to methods of approaching your studies and exams. Look at their website for more details on the variety of services they provide.

Counselling services is open Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Wednesday & Friday from 8:30 am -‐ 4:30 pm

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+ Thinking of the future? Possibly looking at grad school or even a career to head into once you’re done your studies? Whether you’re in the regular or co-‐op system of study the Centre for Career Action is here to educate and motivate you to take action in your future career goals.

The Centre for Career Action provides a variety of services including:

• Print and electronic resources for your career planning, education, or even work/study abroad needs.

• Workshops on topics from career exploration to networking, business etiquette, and so much more.

• Appointments that can assist you with career planning, resume and cover letter critique, mock interviews for jobs or professional schools, and more.

• Events that include career fairs, professional and post-‐degree schools, volunteer fair, and career nights.

• Access to the Career Development eManual to take you through interactive steps through the career development process.

Don’t wait to book an appointment until your fourth year, do it now!

Centre for Career Action

careeraction.uwaterloo.ca

Location: Tatham Centre

Open Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 6:00 pm & Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Phone: 519-‐888-‐4047

Email: [email protected]

+ The Office for Persons with Disabilities provides information, resources, and assistance to students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors with disabilities. The Office for Persons with Disabilities offers a range of services that include, but are not limited to:

• Access to the Adaptive Technology Centre and Education & Technology Lab • Alternate examination arrangements • Campus transportation service and Maps with wheelchair accessible routes • Counselling and tutoring • Information on all campus and community resources • Interpreters • Library orientation • Note takers • Peer Support Programs • Resource Centre with up-‐to-‐date information on a variety of disability-‐

related subjects • Specialized technical equipment loans • Volunteer assistance programs

Please note that in order to have access to these services you’ll be asked to provide documentation relating to your disability. If you do not have documentation, the Office for Persons with Disabilities can help make arrangements to obtain the necessary documentation when appropriate.

Office for Persons with Disabilities

studentservices.uwaterloo.ca/disabilities

Location: Needles Hall, Room 1132

Open Monday – Friday 8:30 am – Noon & 1:00 – 4:30 pm

Phone: 519-‐888-‐4567 X35082


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+ Health Services acts as "Your Family Doctor Away From Home". They provide medical care to all registered students and promote a healthy environment and mentality for all students. They accept any student with a provincial health plan as well as international students who have the University Health Plan. Health Services offers a variety of services that are available to all students.

• You’re able to drop into the clinic for Walk-‐in/Emergency Care or you can make an appointment to see a physician.

• They also administer immunizations, allergy injections, as well as testing for various illnesses and diseases.

• If you find yourself extremely ill during exam time and feel it is inflicting with your ability to perform academically, you can be assessed at Health Services to receive a verification of illness form.

• Health Counselling is also offered at Health Services whether it is individual or nutrition counselling you’re seeking.

Health Services offers you assistance whether you’re ill or not. They have a monthly newsletter online that contains information on health wellness.

Health Services

healthservices.uwaterloo.ca

Location: Health Service Building

Clinic is Open: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 7:30 pm & Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Phone: 519-‐888-‐4096

Did you know that you already have a membership to Campus Recreation? As a student registered in on campus courses with a WatCard you are eligible to use the services such as the Gyms, Studios, Courts, Ice Rink, the fitness centre, and the swimming pool in the Physical Activities Complex and Columbia Ice Fields.

With your membership you’re able to sign out and reserve the use of these facilities or attend sessions such as free swim or open free skate. You can also stay active by getting involved in intramurals or the Wellness, Fitness, Leadership and First Aid, and Dance Classes on campus for low participation fees. They also

FITNESS CLASSES: • Bootcamp • Core • Zumba • BellyFit • AquaFit • Cardio Flex • Intro to Step • Step • Cardio Kickboxing • CycleFit

WELLNESS CLASSES: • Pilates • Balance &

Strength Yoga • Hatha Yoga • Power Yoga on the

Ball

Campus Recreation Office

campusrec.uwaterloo.ca

Location: Physical Activities Complex (PAC)

Red North Corner

Open Monday – Friday 9 am – 4 pm

Phone: 519-‐888-‐4567 X35869


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LOCATION: Davis Centre HOURS: Mon to Fri 10:30 am – 7:00pm BEST FOR: Fantastic Chinese food, salads

LOCATION: Dana Porter Library HOURS: Mon to Fri 10:00am – 7:00pm BEST FOR: Selection of pastries, beverages

Food Services…

LOCATION: Student Life Centre HOURS: Mon to Fri 9:30am – 7:00pm BEST FOR: Pita Pit, Salad Bistro, Freshens

LOCATION: PAS Lounge, PAS Building HOURS: Mon to Fri 8:30am – 3:00pm BEST FOR: soup, salads, and sandwiches

Get To Know Your First Year Connections Coordinators…

LOCATION: Hagey Hall HOURS: Mon to Fri 8:30am – 2:30pm BEST FOR: A quick snack between classes

LOCATION: Modern Languages HOURS: Mon to Fri 8:30am – 2:30pm BEST FOR: Dinner Style Menu

LOCATION: Needles Hall, Tatham Centre, B.C Matthews Hall HOURS: Mon to Fri 9:30am – 7:00pm BEST FOR: Convenience items

LOCATIONS: ML, DC, SLC, SCH,

Hi, my name is Alana Armas and I'm in second year studying Anthropology. While I'm not at school I train in Karate and I recently achieved my brown belt. I decided to become an SJU student because I liked being able to have the small university experience while receiving a degree from uWaterloo. Also, the small community at SJU made me feel comfortable and more open with not only my classmates but my professors as well.


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Hey! My name is Sam and I am a fourth year student in Honours History with a minor in English. My favourite hobbie is martial arts. I've been involved in Kung Fu for over 7 years and love every minute!! I decided to be an SJU student because of the small campus size, which has allowed me to connect more easily with other students and professors. I love being an SJU student because it means being a part of an amazing community! SJ U Know!

I'm currently pursuing a major in Peace and Conflict Studies with a minor in Sociology. My plan is complete my masters in Theological Studies, and a Ph.D in Religious Studies or Divinity. I'm a big internet nerd; I have a blog that I update on a daily basis, along with a few other blogs that I help mediate. I decided to be an SJU student because I really like smaller classes. I like being able to get to know my profs and the students around me. When I first started visiting SJ (I was like 8), even then, the professors and staff would stop and say hello. I have never felt as welcome somewhere as I have at SJU.

I'm in Honours Psychology and am focusing on Cognitive Science. As well as being a student I'm a classically trained musician and I compete during the summer. Other than that, I got into Community Commons to help out those new to the University experience and lead them on a path to success.

Hey Everyone, I’m Kierra J I am a second year Arts and Business Co-‐op student majoring in Sociology and specializing in Human Resource Management. In my spare time I love to read and watch One Tree Hill. The reason why I decided to be a student at SJU is because it was a place where I knew I could feel at home. On my visits to SJU, seeing the way that other students and faculties interacted with one another, made me feel that SJU was a welcoming environment where I could make long lasting connections with friends and the staff/ faculty.

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