Winter 2023 Orientation
Talking to New People Online for Incoming Grad Students (Zoom)
Monday, January 9, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Do you find talking to new people difficult? Do your fears hold you back from making connections? Are you finding it hard to build meaningful connections in online environments? Talking and connecting with new people is a challenge that everyone faces (even for graduate students). We created this workshop to help you develop the skills you need to not only make new connections, but to manage the fear and anxiety that comes along with it. We will teach you how to make new connections during your graduate programs and you will practice these skills so that you’ll leave with experience and confidence that will help you continue talking to new people. Facilitated by Jennifer Pinker, Coordinator Graduate Programs and the Gradlife Ambassador.
Talking to New People In Person for Incoming Graduate Students
Tuesday, January 10, 10 – 11:30 a.m. (Main Activity Hall)
Do you find talking to new people difficult? Do your fears hold you back from making connections? Are you finding it hard to build meaningful connections? Talking and connecting with new people is a challenge that everyone faces (even for graduate students). We created this workshop to help you develop the skills you need to not only make new connections, but to manage the fear and anxiety that comes along with it. We will teach you how to make new connections during your graduate programs and you will practice these skills so that you’ll leave with experience and confidence that will help you continue talking to new people. Facilitated by Jennifer Pinker, Coordinator Gradlife Programs and Trent Barwick, Lead Coordinator, Orientation, Transition and Engagement. Refreshments will be available.
St George Grad Focused Campus Tour (IN PERSON, SGS Lounge, 63 St George)
Check out the services and offices that cater specifically to graduate students on the St. George campus. Registration required for these one hour tours. Facilitated by Jennifer Pinker, Student Life Coordinator Graduate Programs and the Gradlife Ambassador. Refreshments available at the SGS lounge.
Making the Most of your Graduate Experience Webinar (Zoom)
Thursday, January 12, 6 – 8 p.m.
Join this session to help you transition to being a graduate student. Learn effective strategies for academic success, hear about grad life supports and programs available and learn how to get involved in campus activities and how to find community to have a better graduate experience. Facilitated by Jennifer Pinker, Student Life Coordinator, Graduate Programs and Andrea Graham, Learning Strategist in partnership with Academic Success. This session will be recorded.
Grads Connect for Incoming Grad Students (Zoom)
Friday, January 13, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Grad Connect Social is an exciting way to meet other incoming grad students. We will cycle students through breakout rooms so that they can meet new people and make new connections. Not only will this event be a fun and low-pressure way to get to know grad students across disciplines, but it will help you to develop your networking and conversation skills.
