2 nd Year Info Session Hosted by: Life Sciences Student Council (LSSC) Friday September 14 th 2012

Welcome to Life Sci!

Your LSSC

Important Resources Life Sciences Website: LSSC Website: Associate Dean of Life Sciences Dr. Kawaja Contact: Life Sciences Administrative Assistant Katherine Rudder Contact: LSSC Admin Co-Chairs Suzette & Tiana Contact:

Alliances With Test Prep Companies The Princeton Review $300 off – MCAT/DAT/LSAT/GRE/GMAT Medapplications.com $95 off Mock Interview $50 off CASPer simulation

In 2 nd year I wish I knew… 1.No, LifeScis are not blood sucking vampires. You can (and should) make study groups! 2.How good a study spot Bracken Library is. 3.Don’t try to make it the same as first year, find new study habits. 4.Pick courses you like not ones you think will be “bird courses”. You’ll get a better mark and remember more. Plus it’s more rewarding. 5.How approachable everyone on LSSC is! They can office advice on courses, time management, career options, etc. 6.How much work can be done during the breaks between class. 7.A schedule is key to balance work, school and play! 8.How important summer is for figuring out stuff about your future. 9.In 2 nd year you don’t have to take MBIO and STATS with the rest of the full SSP course load nd year may be tough, but you can do it!

How To Get Involved on Council 2 nd Year Rep Elections 3 positions available Campaign Monday Sept 17 th – Wednesday Sept 19 midnight Declare Candidacy (250 word blurb about yourself) Monday Sept 17 th by midnight to Elections Thursday Sept 20 th – Friday Sept 21 st Social Committee Hiring 12 positions available Applications Available on LSSC website Due Friday Sept 21 st at 3pm in Botterell Rm 813 Interviews Saturday Sept 22 nd & Sunday Sept 23 rd

How To Get Involved in Life Sci

Athletics

Athletic Details Intramurals Dodgeball Thursdays Volleyball Tier 3 Wednesdays BEWICS Sports Weekend in January Play other departments/clubs Rugby-Basketball, Water-Volleyball, Innertube-Waterpolo, Floorball, Wheelchair Ultimate Frisbee

Socials

Social Details Beer With Profs Tuesday October 2 the Grad Club Chat with your professors & get to know them! Life Sci Night Out Mid-November Fun times! Banquet Beginning of Winter The Renaissance Formal dinner & dance

Academics

Academic Details LifeSaver Course reviews from upper years on Lecture Recordings Taken by year reps Uploaded to weekly Life Sci With Benefits Thursdays from 5-6pm in Kingston Red Room Common study space only for LifeScis Meet fellow LifeScis & ask upper years questions Mentorship Mid-October for 2 weeks & Mid-February for 2 weeks Casual small group meetings with a prof of your choice

Academic Details Career Nights Fall Term: Professional School Presentations by a Dentist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Lawyer, Chiropractor, and Occupational Therapist Winter Term: Graduate School Presentations by researchers & public health professionals 499 Info Night & Office Hours End of November Learn how to get a 499 Talk to current 499 students Flashcards Exam study resource through Upload home-made flashcards covering content from a class lecture View flashcards from other lectures made by your peers

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