"Your past cannot be lived again; but you can shape tomorrow by what you are making of yourself today." ~ Author Unknown
Assigned: Week 2, August 27 or 28
Due: Week 13, November 12 or 13
Points: 30
There are six workshop topics for this assignment. Read information about all six of the workshop options and be ready to make preliminary choices Week 4 (September 10 or 11, the week after Labor Day) for which workshop you choose to attend for this assignment.
After you attend “your choice,” you are to write a 3-page (double spaced) reflection paper summarizing what you learned. Describe what you confirmed or learned about yourself and how what you learned will help you in college situations (e.g., study habits, roommate issues, career choice, friendships, wellness, diversity issues, etc.). The paper is due Week 13, November 12 or 13, but you may turn it in earlier.
Ten points of extra credit can be earned if you choose to attend a second workshop and write a two-page reflection paper.
If seats allow, you can go to as many workshops as you choose, just for what can be learned from them.
Is There a “Right” Career for You? – Wednesday, September 19, 7:00 pm, Schroeder 106
Presented by Kimberly A. Hays, Associate Director of Training, ISU Student Counseling Services
The World of Work – who needs to worry about that during their first semester in college? Every student, actually! Learn how to identify your interests, values, and transferable skills and how your personality fits best with different work environments. Are you undecided? Do you know your major but not what you want to do with it? Have you chosen a career and want confirmation that it will be a good fit for you? Learn more about how to get started on the right career path.
Personal Finance 101: The Art of Money Management – Wednesday, September 26, 7:00 pm, Schroeder 106
Presented by David Krueger, Assistant Director - Communication and Training, ISU Office of Financial Aid
What are basics that every student needs to know about income, expenses, budgets and credit? Learn more about how to live within your means and not leave college with regrets over exorbitant credit card debt. It’s not about saying “no” to everything you want, but it is about planning and prioritizing, so you can get the things you really want and need.
What the Heck is Wellness? - Wednesday, October 3, 7:00 pm, Schroeder 106
Presented by Jim Almeda, Health Educator & Peer Education Coordinator ISU Health Promotion Office
There’s no time like the present to start thinking about what wellness is. Jim Almeda and a Peer Educator will lead this workshop which will include a discussion about the various health behaviors that affect each of the dimensions of your wellness; which health behaviors you currently do pretty well with; which ones you struggle with the most; and which ones you are most interested in working on at this time. This session will also examine the health behaviors that impact academic success the most and identify coping strategies to help students manage these health issues.
Guerilla Theatre Troupe - Thursday, October 18, 3:45 - 5:00, Student Services Building 375
Guerrilla is an all-volunteer theatre troupe that is committed to raising the awareness of diversity and other social issues in an artistic and entertaining way. Attend this performance, which will include several short skits, monologues and songs, blending comedy and drama (most will be different from what you may have seen at Passages). Trained student facilitators will then lead a discussion of the issues, thoughts and feelings brought up during the show. You must stay for both the performance and the discussion.
Personal Finance 101: The Art of Money Management – Tuesday, October 23, 4:30 pm, Schroeder 106
Presented by David Krueger, Assistant Director - Communication and Training, ISU Office of Financial Aid
What are basics that every student needs to know about income, expenses, budgets and credit? Learn more about how to live within your means and not leave college with regrets over exorbitant credit card debt. It’s not about saying “no” to everything you want, but it is about planning and prioritizing, so you can get the things you really want and need.
Understanding Your Personality Preferences Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator – Thursday, October 25, 4:30 pm and 5:45 pm, Schroeder 104
Presented by Becky Mentzer, Assistant Director, Honors Program
According to the creators of the Myers-Briggs, your personality type affects how you relate to the world and others. Learn how knowing about your innate preferences will help you in college situations, e.g., study habits, roommate issues, major and career choice, friendships, etc. Take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) at the Honors office between Sept. 17 & Oct. 11 th, allowing 20 minutes to complete it. Then attend one of the workshops that will teach you about your personality type. If you complete an inventory, which is paid for by the Honors Program, you must attend one of the workshops in order to receive any points for this assignment.
Scholarships: Search Early, Search Often, Search Yearly – Tuesday, October 30, 4:30 pm, Schroeder 106
Presented by Jennifer Fissel, Scholarship Coordinator, ISU Scholarship Resource Office
Learn about scholarship searches, what makes an application a good one, and get some tips for national, local and campus scholarships. Learn also how to be competitive for future national, prestigious scholarships.
