“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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