Workshops
Throughout the year the Peer Academic Mentors develop and run workshops to help students navigate the different aspects of the academic life of the college student at Southwestern. The following list is what you can look forward to during the 2011-2012 academic year:
AUGUST (First-Year Orientation Week)
- “15 Minutes a Day Keeps the Stress Away”
- Handy time management skills to help you balance Southwestern’s academic workload— This isn’t high school anymore!
- “10 Things to Know About College”
- Everything you need to know before you start the semester at SU: How to print for free, where you should buy your books, how to work good ol’ WebAdvisor, as well as helpful tidbits about getting involved on campus and getting to know your professors.
SEPTEMBER
- “Breaking the Ice”
- Join us for sno cones and a friendly chat. Meet your very own personal Peer Academic Mentor during this casual Q & A session about how to get the most out of your liberal arts education.
OCTOBER
- “Note Taking: The Write Way”
- High school strategies for note-taking often don’t translate easily to the college classroom. Don’t worry—we’ve got a few tricks up our sleeves to get the most out of your class time so you don’t have to cram later on.
NOVEMBER
- “Self-Motivation”
- No witty title yet, but don’t let that mislead you! This workshop will give you the pep talk you need to finish the semester strong.
DECEMBER
- “Study Snacks and Schedules”
- A personal favorite of several Peer Academic Mentors, this workshop is just how it sounds! We will help you relax before finals and make your very own schedule so you know that you can handle your exams with ease. Join us for some healthy snacks (designed to help your brain!) and a calm environment to get your academic and social calendars in order.
JANUARY
- “College Writing”
- Southwestern is all about the 10-page essays and 26-page research papers— believe me, we know. That’s why we’ve teamed up with the Debbie Ellis Writing Center to help you learn the fundamentals of quality writing. Bring whatever you’re working on, and you’ll receive one-on-one attention that is specific to the subject you need help with!
FEBRUARY
- “Choosing a Major”
- We will have a panel of real, live, Southwestern students to impart their wealth of knowledge about the majors we offer here at SU. Come with an open mind—you never know where you will be led by your liberal arts education (or the persuasion of your peers—did I mention the Psych Department is AWESOME?)!
MARCH
- “TBA”
- We know, we know…The suspense is killing you…
**Dates, times and locations are to be determined. Watch your email and contact a PAM to find out more!**
