Transition Guide
We have created this guide to help new entering students at St. Thomas More College - University of Saskatchewan make a successful transition to university life and learning.
Contents
The Big Ideas
- Give yourself permission to grow and change as a person
- You are not in this alone
- It's not supposed to be easy but it should be rewarding
Fall 2020 Remote Learning
All STM classes in Fall 2020 Term will be delivered remotely. This is especially challenging at STM because our model of education is based on community and gathered learning experiences. If all goes well, we’ll be back to that in January. For now, the following transition issues are especially important while you study remotely.
- Time Management and Organization
- Isolation and wellness
- Accessing help remotely
Frequently Asked Questions
Topics
- Google Maps can’t help you: Setting goals and planning your education and career path
- How is university learning different?
- Time management and organization
- Get to class
- Reading textbooks and notes for comprehension
- Academic writing
- Exams
- Services & Resources
- Campus Ministry
- Student Wellness
- STM Student Clubs
- Academic Advising
- Scholarships and Bursaries
- Loose ties and social network
- Student jobs at STM
- Student Career Services
- Choosing classes/registering
- Learning Communities
- Don's waste your twenties