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Orientation Week 2009
your journey has begun…
…the possibilities are
endless
UNIVERSITY LIFE 101
Orientation Week 2009
o cultureo opportunitieso resources
presentation outline
your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless
Orientation Week 2009
community & culture
your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless
Orientation Week 2009
your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless
david mcmurraydean of
students
Orientation Week 2009
your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless
Orientation Week 2009
o there’s more to university than what you learn in class
o explore all that Laurier has to offer
o challenge yourself
culture: being a university student
your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless
Orientation Week 2009
o what it iso why it’s importanto you’ll receive more information in residence from your dons
culture: academic integrity
your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless
Orientation Week 2009
o TO SUM IT UP: Being a member of this community brings many advantages, but with that comes great responsibility
culture: sense of community
your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless
Orientation Week 2009
adam lawrence
your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless
co-ordinator, diversity
centre
Orientation Week 2009
your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless
Orientation Week 2009
opportunities
your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless
Orientation Week 2009
o our communityo academico the world beyond
your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless
opportunities: endless possibilities
Orientation Week 2009
your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless
jess d’croix 3rd year global
studies and political science
Orientation Week 2009
your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless
Orientation Week 2009
o tomorrow!o services, clubs, athletics
opportunities: get involved fair
your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless
Orientation Week 2009
laura sheridan
your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless
president & CEO, WLUSU
Orientation Week 2009
Orientation Week 2009
o what it iso academic importanceo many opportunities are dependent on your GPA
opportunities: and the GPA
Orientation Week 2009
resources
your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless
Orientation Week 2009
o in-class resourceso learning serviceso co-op and career development centre
resources: academic
your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless
Orientation Week 2009
o dons and residence life staffo peerso peer mentorso counselling and health services
resources: life
your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless
Orientation Week 2009
o difference between high school and university
o it’s YOUR responsibility to use these resources!
resources: responsibility
your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless
Orientation Week 2009
o TRY IT: make the most of your time hereo OWN IT: take responsibility. Laurier
considers you an adult; you are responsible for the choices you make
o GET HELP: you are not alone on this journey. There are many resources to help you along the way.
summary
your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless