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Finishing your first year of grad school is certainly challenging but is also an outstanding achievement!

Looking back, it may feel as if you were caught up in a whirlwind of courses, papers, research and responsibilities—without the time to pause and assess your direction in your program. This is without event thinking of additional goals (besides graduating).

If this seems like you, we want to welcome you to our new initiative: Year 2 Re-Orientation!

Join us on Thursday, October 3 to take inventory of your past year, evaluate the services and supports you may need now or moving forward in your program. Get valuable reminders for your program completion deadlines too!  

Spots for this are limited; please RSVP only if you are able and willing to join us.

10:30 - 11:00

Registration

11:00 - 11:30

Opening and Facilitated Q & A with Dr. Mary O'Brien, vice-provost and dean of Graduate Studies

11:30 - 12:15

A Grad School Year in Review: Looking Back to Help Plan Ahead
In this workshop, you will take time to reflect on year one of your graduate studies and assess and potentially (re)calibrate your original goals and outcomes from when you first applied. Whether you are continuing your path to your PhD or completing your master's next year, this session will help you frame and align your personal and professional directions.

12:15 - 12:45

Catered Lunch

12:45 - 1:15

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Services Showcase
Learn from a panel of several ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV services units across our campuses on how they can directly help you on your graduate student journey. Whether it be for assistance with writing your thesis or capstone project, TA support, or for any program challenges you may face – we have you covered!

1:15 - 2:00 

Mapping Out Your Graduate Journey
In groups, take this time to navigate different scenarios through graduate student case studies. Work together to solve potential problems and find the right resources available in this gamified workshop.