Tips for new students

Top 10 tips for a successful first year

  1. Know your program – understand what courses you are taking and what you will be learning about.
  2. Be sure to read your course outlines! They include what to expect with course requirements, assignments, and exams.
  3. Plan to pay – understand yourÌýstudent fees and look into scholarships and bursaries.
  4. Get involved – attendÌýevents, volunteer, orÌý.
  5. Make new friends –Ìýthrough Faculty of Health events, throughÌýprograms like weCONNECTu, orÌýin your residence.
  6. Maintain a work-life balance – take time to relax, be active, and connect withÌýfriends.
  7. Make the most of your learning experience – reach out for support and use the campus resources available to you. ThisÌýwill help you to succeed academically in your first-year courses.
  8. Get to know both UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ campus and the City of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵÌý– get information from the TurnKey Desk in the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Centre.
  9. Take care of yourself – physically, mentally, and emotionally.
  10. Last, but most important: if you are struggling or have concerns, seek help! Don't wait to reach out.

Advice from current Faculty of Health students

  • Get to know your peers! If you live in residence, get to know the people on your floor. Whether you liveÌýon or off campus, come to Faculty of Health events to get to know more Health students.
  • Your professors may seem scary but they are approachable and happy to help because (yes, it’s true!), they want you to succeed.
  • Be proactive. Check out the Learning Resources made available by the Student Success Office early on in the term. ÌýYou may not think you need helpÌýright away, but you will be happy you read through the resources when your courses get busy.
  • When you're on campus - don’t be scared of the undergrad lounge. It is a great place to meet other students, get important information and hang out or study between classes. Think of it as the living room of the Faculty of Health;Ìýeveryone is welcome!
  • Use the bus and ION light rail transit to explore À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region outside of campus.
  • Get involved!ÌýThere are lots of different groups to be a part of. Make sure you know what the commitment is before you sign-up.
  • Participate in Orientation, both as a first year student and as a leader.
  • Intramurals are a lot of fun! Sign-ups happen during the first week of classes.
  • Have an idea for an event or initiative to improve student life? Faculty of Health students contribute to theÌýApplied Health Sciences Endowment Fund (AHSEF) each term - you can submit a proposal to fund your idea!