This document summarizes an orientation for new graduate students. It provides an agenda for the day which includes welcoming remarks, presentations on campus resources and being a successful graduate student. The document outlines keys to success such as knowing program requirements, developing time management strategies, having a professional approach, and seeking balance. It emphasizes the importance of relationships with supervisors and community.
5. Graduate Student Orientation September 2, 2010 Dr. Susan Porter Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies Professor Stephen Toope President, UBC Arvind Saraswat President, Graduate Student Society Ph.D student, Resource Management & Environmental Studies Welcome!
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8. The Graduate Student Society (GSS) http://www.gss.ubc.ca The UBC Graduate Student Society represents and advocates on behalf of all UBC Graduate Students to the University, the Government, and the public. We provide academic, professional, social, and recreational services to our members, and act as stewards of the Thea Koerner House Graduate Student Centre.
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18. Grad Students: Strategies Used to Cope with Stress and to Improve Mental Health Talk with Friends & Family Time off to relax More exercise More regular sleep Break into steps Remind myself of my abilities Improve nutrition Meditate/pray Get professional advice
41. Dr. Barbara Evans Dean Faculty of Graduate Studies September 2, 2010 Welcome!
42. Graduate Student Orientation September 2, 2010 Lunch & Info Fair Please proceed outside and head past the flagpole.
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Introduction I am an old business student. I learned that no communication takes place without overheads. My name is Michael McCrae. I run the Professional Development Initiative. You should all have the white brochure. We have two goals: 1. To help you learn well at graduate school and 2. To help you plan for the day when your program ends. Examples are Choosing a Grad Advisor, Business Writing and Project Management. PDI does not run any credit programs. Participation is purely voluntary. PDI is a program for graduate students only
Introduction I am an old business student. I learned that no communication takes place without overheads. My name is Michael McCrae. I run the Professional Development Initiative. You should all have the white brochure. We have two goals: 1. To help you learn well at graduate school and 2. To help you plan for the day when your program ends. Examples are Choosing a Grad Advisor, Business Writing and Project Management. PDI does not run any credit programs. Participation is purely voluntary. PDI is a program for graduate students only
You can ask them about the paperwork that allows you to stay in Canada, such as passports, study permits and visas, whether for you or your family members.
International Student Advisors at I. House are experts in health insurance for international students, especially the first health insurance you have right now – iMED. You can learn more about that when you meet them tomorrow in a workshop just for you.
Introduction I am an old business student. I learned that no communication takes place without overheads. My name is Michael McCrae. I run the Professional Development Initiative. You should all have the white brochure. We have two goals: 1. To help you learn well at graduate school and 2. To help you plan for the day when your program ends. Examples are Choosing a Grad Advisor, Business Writing and Project Management. PDI does not run any credit programs. Participation is purely voluntary. PDI is a program for graduate students only