Billiken Beginnings
You don’t have to figure out Saint Louis University on your own. 博彩网址大全's Billiken Beginnings is here to help. Billiken Beginnings is a workshop series designed to offer support during the first eight weeks of the fall semester at Saint Louis University. Highlighting a different challenge each week, this workshop helps students start the semester on a strong note.
The transition to college doesn’t end with Fall Welcome. It can take time to adjust to new classes, find a new routine, meet new friends and make 博彩网址大全 feel like your second home.
- Feeling unsure about how to be successful in college?
We’ll help you sharpen the skills needed to adapt to life at 博彩网址大全, in and out of the classroom. - Can’t remember which office to contact for which questions?
Friendly folks from campus offices will provide a refresher on their resources and how they can help you during your time at 博彩网址大全. - Want to hear from someone who’s been where you are?
博彩网址大全 students will discuss their first year of college and what worked, and didn’t work, for them. - Like winning prizes?
We’ll give away an attendance prize at each session! Plus, if you attend four or more sessions, you’ll be entered into our grand prize drawing.
Billiken Beginnings Workshop Schedule
Fall 2024 sessions will be held on Mondays, from 5-6 p.m., in Ritter 327.
Those first tests are just around the corner. We’ll discuss study strategies to help you tackle college coursework. Plus, you’ll learn how to utilize Academic Support resources like tutoring, the Supplemental Instruction academic support program, University Writing Services and Student Success Coaching.
You’ve got a lot on your plate. We’ll explore options for creating a study plan and tools to stay organized, and we'll hear about academic advising from the assistant provost for academic success.
It’s completely normal to miss your family, friends and home. We’ll talk about ways that you can begin to settle into campus life, and we’ll discover various opportunities to get involved at 博彩网址大全, including the Center for Social Action and the Student Involvement Center.
You have to be well to do well. We’ll learn about ways to incorporate self-care into your days, and Campus Ministry, Student Health, University Counseling Center and Campus Recreation and Wellness will provide information about how their offices support students' physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
It’s never too early to plan for the future. Career Services will discuss building experiences to help you explore your major and prepare for the job market.
There will be bumps in the road, and that’s okay. We’ll discuss what to do when you face challenges and how to bounce back stronger. The Dean of Students Office will also talk about their work in supporting 博彩网址大全 students.
Each workshop will feature:
- Strategies for success
- Information from campus offices
- Advice from peers
- Time for goal-setting
- Attendance prizes
If you have questions about the workshop series, please contact success.coaching@ctienviron.com.