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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. | 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. | ||
= The Big Ideas = | = The Big Ideas = | ||
| − | ''' | + | # '''Give yourself permission to grow and change as a person ''' |
| − | + | # '''You are not in this alone''' | |
| − | # You are not in this alone | + | # '''It is not supposed to be easy but it should be rewarding''' |
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| + | = The Essentials for Successful Transition = | ||
| + | * [[Google Maps Can’t Help You]]: Setting goals and planning your education and career path | ||
| − | + | * How is [[University Learning]] different? | |
| − | + | * [[Time Management and Organization]] | |
| − | *[[ | + | * [[Reading for Comprehension]] |
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| − | + | * [[Academic Writing]] | |
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| + | * [[Exams]] | ||
| − | + | * [[Library Resources]] | |
| + | * [[Campus Ministry]] | ||
| − | + | * [[Health and Wellness]] | |
| − | + | * [[Student Clubs]] | |
| − | + | * [[Academic Advising]] | |
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| − | + | * [[Scholarships and Bursaries]] | |
| + | * [[Register for Classes]] | ||
| − | ' | + | * [[Don't Waste Your Twenties]] |
| − | + | * [[Remote/Online Class Etiquette]] | |
| + | =FAQs= | ||
| + | '''Q: Who do I talk to if I’m nervous about my classes?''' | ||
| − | + | A: Talk to an academic advisor in Student Services. [[Academic Advising]] | |
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| + | '''Q: How do I know if I’m spending enough time on classwork?''' | ||
| − | + | A: Start with 3 hours for reading & homework each week for each class. That assumes you are attending every class. If you miss a class, it takes a little longer to catch up. Labs, tutorials, and major assignments require additional scheduled time. [[Time Management and Organization]] | |
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| + | '''Q: Is university a lot harder than high school?''' | ||
| − | + | A: The expectations from professors are normally higher than you faced in high school, but you can handle it. The workload is greater, so you want to keep up throughout the term. | |
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| − | + | '''Q: If I'm not sure about dropping a class, who do I talk to?''' | |
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| − | + | A: Make an [[Academic Advising]] appointment with STM Student Services | |
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| − | + | '''Q: The class I wanted to take is full. What should I do?''' | |
| − | + | A: First, try to contact the professor (email is usually best) to see if a limit override is possible. [https://students.usask.ca/documents/registrarial/class-override.pdf Class Permit/Override Form] If there is no professor assigned to the class, contact a member of [https://stmcollege.ca/study-here/student-services.php STM Student Services] | |
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| − | + | '''Q: How do I choose a subject major?''' | |
| − | + | A: It's a personal choice that requires balancing your interests, academic and career goals, and probability of success. Make an [[Academic Advising]] appointment with STM Student Services to discuss your specific situation. | |
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| − | + | '''Q: How do I apply for STM scholarships and bursaries?''' | |
| − | + | A: Our [[Scholarships and Bursaries]] applications are posted online in August. The deadline to apply is October 1st. | |
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| − | + | '''Q: I’ve just been assigned a research paper, where do I even start?''' | |
| − | + | A: The library can help you formulate your research question, help you find resources for your paper, and teach you the skills you’ll need to turn in excellent work. A few places you can start on the library website are [https://library.usask.ca/support/research.php Research Support], [https://libguides.usask.ca/?b=s Subject Research Guides], [https://libguides.usask.ca/az.php? Databases (A to Z)], and [https://library.usask.ca/studentlearning/ Student Learning Services]. | |
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= Important Contacts = | = Important Contacts = | ||
If you have questions about your course material or assignments, contact your professor. | If you have questions about your course material or assignments, contact your professor. | ||
| − | We have some helpful advice about communicating with your professors. | + | We have some helpful advice about communicating with your professors. |
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| + | [[Remote/Online Class Etiquette |Emailing or Messaging Professors]] | ||
'''STM Student Services''' | '''STM Student Services''' | ||
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*Celeste Woloschuk - cwoloschuk@stmcollege.ca | *Celeste Woloschuk - cwoloschuk@stmcollege.ca | ||
*Fr. Andre Lalach - alalach@stmcollege.ca | *Fr. Andre Lalach - alalach@stmcollege.ca | ||
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'''STM Engaged Learning and Study Abroad''' | '''STM Engaged Learning and Study Abroad''' | ||
*Caitlin Ward - cward@stmcollege.ca | *Caitlin Ward - cward@stmcollege.ca | ||
Latest revision as of 15:36, 21 September 2022
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.
The Big Ideas
- Give yourself permission to grow and change as a person
- You are not in this alone
- It is not supposed to be easy but it should be rewarding
The Essentials for Successful Transition
- Google Maps Can’t Help You: Setting goals and planning your education and career path
- How is University Learning different?
FAQs
Q: Who do I talk to if I’m nervous about my classes?
A: Talk to an academic advisor in Student Services. Academic Advising
Q: How do I know if I’m spending enough time on classwork?
A: Start with 3 hours for reading & homework each week for each class. That assumes you are attending every class. If you miss a class, it takes a little longer to catch up. Labs, tutorials, and major assignments require additional scheduled time. Time Management and Organization
Q: Is university a lot harder than high school?
A: The expectations from professors are normally higher than you faced in high school, but you can handle it. The workload is greater, so you want to keep up throughout the term.
Q: If I'm not sure about dropping a class, who do I talk to?
A: Make an Academic Advising appointment with STM Student Services
Q: The class I wanted to take is full. What should I do?
A: First, try to contact the professor (email is usually best) to see if a limit override is possible. Class Permit/Override Form If there is no professor assigned to the class, contact a member of STM Student Services
Q: How do I choose a subject major?
A: It's a personal choice that requires balancing your interests, academic and career goals, and probability of success. Make an Academic Advising appointment with STM Student Services to discuss your specific situation.
Q: How do I apply for STM scholarships and bursaries?
A: Our Scholarships and Bursaries applications are posted online in August. The deadline to apply is October 1st.
Q: I’ve just been assigned a research paper, where do I even start?
A: The library can help you formulate your research question, help you find resources for your paper, and teach you the skills you’ll need to turn in excellent work. A few places you can start on the library website are Research Support, Subject Research Guides, Databases (A to Z), and Student Learning Services.
Important Contacts
If you have questions about your course material or assignments, contact your professor. We have some helpful advice about communicating with your professors.
Emailing or Messaging Professors
STM Student Services 306-966-8900
Academic Advisors
- Dean Schmidt - dschmidt@stmcollege.ca
- Linda Huard - lhuard@stmcollege.ca
- Richard Medernach - rmedernach@stmcollege.ca
STM Campus Ministry
- Michael MacLean - mmaclean@stmcollege.ca
- Celeste Woloschuk - cwoloschuk@stmcollege.ca
- Fr. Andre Lalach - alalach@stmcollege.ca
STM Engaged Learning and Study Abroad
- Caitlin Ward - cward@stmcollege.ca
