FSS Student Life and Academic Support

Your success is important to us. The University and the Faculty of Social Sciences offers many academic resources to support your efforts and help you succeed in your program of study. These services are there for you, do not hesitate to take advantage of them! The Faculty of Social Sciences offers many opportunities to expand your knowledge and to enjoy various learning experiences. Make the most of your time at university!

Workshop: Burnout Blast

Did you experience academic burnout during the Fall semester? Are you nervous about feeling the same way again this semester? Learn about ways to tackle burnout in this workshop and blast it from your life! This session will offer tips and tricks on how to reduce the feeling of burnout from the start, ways to maintain and/or increase your grades, and long-term solutions to avoid the effects of online burnout this semester. The material presented in this webinar is a combination of researched techniques and personal experience from our team of student-mentors.

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As part of FSS Winter Refresh
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Thursday, 28 January 2021 - 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
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Comment réussir en ligne

La transition aux cours en ligne vous inquiète? Cet atelier vous présentera les informations de bases à savoir en ce qui concerne les logiciels utilisés pour vos cours en ligne ainsi que des trucs et astuces pour bien les réussir!

 

 

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Dans le cadre de la semaine de l'expérience étudiante
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Thursday 24 September 2020 à 11 h 30 to à 13 h 00
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How to thrive as an online learner

Does transitioning to online classes worry you? This workshop will give you the information you need to know on the software being used by your professors this semester as well as tips and tricks to succeed in this new classroom environment.

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As part of FSS Student Experience Week
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Thursday, 24 September 2020 - 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
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Comment gérer ses finances en tant qu'étudiant universitaire

Une bonne planification financière vous aidera à vous concentrer sur vos études et obtenir votre diplôme avec le moins de dettes possible. En tant qu’étudiant à l’université, vous avez de nouveaux défis financiers à considérer : loyer, forfait alimentaire ou épicerie, manuels de cours. Le Service de l’aide financière et des bourses vous offre un webinaire qui vous aidera à établir un bon plan financier et à développer des habitudes qui vous permettront de vous adapter à vos obligations financières tout au long de vos études.

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Dans le cadre de la semaine de l'expérience étudiante
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Wednesday 23 September 2020 à 10 h 00 to à 11 h 30
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How to manage your finances as a university student

Good financial planning can help you to focus on your studies and graduate with as little debt as possible. As a university student, there are new financial factors to consider: rent, meal plans/groceries, and textbooks.  The financial aid and awards office will offer this virtual workshop to help you adapt to these new financial obligations and challenges. Please join us to learn some helpful tips on how to develop a good financial plan and continue these habits during your studies.

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As part of FSS Student Experience Week
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Wednesday, 23 September 2020 - 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
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Initiative 1/5: Comment tirer advantage du stress?

Cet atelier est axé sur l'identification des signes de stress et la pratique d'une variété de méthodes de gestion du stress fondées sur la recherche, y compris la pleine conscience et la relaxation, la satisfaction de ses besoins de base, l'activité physique, la gestion du temps, l'établissement des priorités, et trouver un sens aux activités quotidiennes.

Vous recevrez également un ensemble de ressources qui seront référencées tout au long de la présentation et accessibles au début du webinaire.

Inscrivez-vous au lien suivant:

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Dans le cadre de la semaine de l'expérience étudiante FSS
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Wednesday, 23 September 2020 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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1/5 Initiative: How to make the best of stress?

This workshop is focused on identifying signs of stress and practicing a variety of research-based methods for stress management, including mindfulness and relaxation, meeting one’s basic needs, physical activity, time management, priority-setting, and finding meaning in day to day activities.

You will also be provided with a package of resources that will be referenced throughout the presentation and accessible at the start of the webinar.

Register for this event at the following link:

https://bit.ly/3hx9sHR

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As part of FSS Student Experience Week
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Wednesday, 23 September 2020 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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SIDGS' Second Virtual Brown Bag

The School of International Development and Global Studies presents as part of the Brown Bag series:

Second Virtual Brown Bag

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Chris Huggins, Deborah Parkes & Georgina Alonso
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Friday, 29 May 2020 - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
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CANCELLED SIDGS' Brown Bag Series presents : Chris Huggins

The School of International Development and Global Studies presents as part of the Brown Bag series:

 

“Multi-Stakeholder Governance and Relationships between Large-Scale and Artisanal Mining Operations in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

 

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Tuesday, 17 March 2020 - 11:50 am to 12:50 pm
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Mental Health Consultation at the Faculty of Social Science

The Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Victoria Barham, would like to invite students who have ideas to share about how your Faculty can better support the wellness of our students to a participative community consultation on Thursday, March 5 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in FSS4007.  We are interested in identifying specific initiatives that can be undertaken by the Faculty - possibly even during the last few weeks of term - that will promote our students' mental health and overall student experience. We will work together to share ideas and identify priorities.  
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Mental Health Consultation at the Faculty of Social Sciences
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Thursday, 5 March 2020 - 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
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