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Welcome to Graduation Transitions

Welcome to Graduation Transitions. September, 2018 Let’s Get Started …. Remind. We will have 10 classes this year. Schedule will be given in class and posted. We will use Remind. text @wvgrad2019 to 778-402-1126. Grad Trans Topics. 30 Hours Requirement DPA, Stress Management Resume

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Welcome to Graduation Transitions

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  1. Welcome to Graduation Transitions September, 2018 Let’s Get Started …

  2. Remind We will have 10 classes this year. Schedule will be given in class and posted. We will use Remind. text @wvgrad2019 to 778-402-1126

  3. Grad Trans Topics • 30 Hours Requirement • DPA, Stress Management • Resume • University • Pre-Application • Grad requirements • Program requirements • University visits and Post-Secondary evening • Application • PSI • Sending Marks • Post-Application • Budget • Choosing courses • Graduation Banquet/Leaving Ceremony • Booking tables and Ticket purchase procedure • Citations, gowns, Orpheum info • Walk through and Orpheum details • Transcript checks • Scholarships

  4. Post-Secondary Visits UBC: Thursday, September 20 at lunch in library SFU: Wednesday, September 26 at lunch in library Canadian University Event Rockridge Secondary Monday, October 1 6:30 to 8:30pm

  5. Grad Fun Boat Cruise • Thursday, October 18 • 7 to 10 pm • $50 Grad Sweats • Submit designs to Grad Committee

  6. Diploma Verification Are you graduating? • 80 credits • 16 credits at grade 12 level • All boxes checked • Numeracy Exam: those who have not written will do so in January Problems to look for: • 0 credits for a course • Missing online course or summer school course • Repeat courses (ex. Art 11 twice)

  7. Stress Management How does your mind/body/feelings react during stressful times? Examples: • Pounding heart • Sweating • Headache • Unable to focus • Can’t sleep • Might feel powerless, sad, afraid • Short temper

  8. Thinking Traps Certain types of thinking can lead to anxiety. • Black or White Thinking: argument with friend – “nobody likes me” • Catastrophizing: C- on a test – “I’m not getting into university” • Overestimating: “I have diabetes – if I run I might die” • Fortune Telling: “If I go to this party no one will talk to me” • Overgeneralizing: “I always screw things up” (always/never) • Mind Reading: “She hates me.” • Labeling: “I’m stupid” • Filtering: only focusing on the bad things

  9. Avoiding Stress What strategies can you use to minimize stress: Examples: • exercise • nutrition • Avoid procrastination

  10. Calming Stress If stress does get elevated, how can you calm it down? Examples: • Bubble bath • Yoga • Meditation • Deep breathing • Music

  11. Post Secondary Research You need to decide now: • Which Universities or Colleges will I apply to • What Faculty? UBC Faculties • Research deadlines, English requirements • Is there a Broad-based Application? • Do I have required courses, what courses will be used for my admission average Good resources: BC Schools: http://www.educationplannerbc.ca/ Ontario Schools: http://www.electronicinfo.ca/programs Canada: https://www.universitystudy.ca/ Counselling website: http://wvsscounselling.weebly.com/ UBC: https://you.ubc.ca/programs/#mode=by-topic&viewMode=list My Blueprint: www.myblueprint.ca(activation key: westvan)

  12. Next Class: • Topics: • University applications • Community Connections • DPA • Scholarships

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