Ready for your first semester at Humber?
Join all or any of these six free workshops and find out! No need to register, just show up. Each workshop is 60 minutes long and will also feature prizes and the chance to meet other first-year students. The Strong Start workshops will begin the Monday January 25, 2021 and continue until Friday March 5, 2021. You will find the schedule for each week below with the date and time of the workshop.
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Workshop 1 - COLLEGE 101
This workshop is focused on introducing new students to the FYE and all that the program has to offer.
Date |
Time |
Presenter |
Monday January 25 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Jacob |
Wednesday January 27 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Sowmiya |
Thursday January 28 |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Aliea |
Friday January 29 |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Christian |
Workshop 2 - WE GOT YOU
This session will introduce participants to campus programs, services and resources that are available to access for support. Students will be shown how to use these supports for success.
Date |
Time |
Presenter |
Tuesday February 2 |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Lisa |
Wednesday February 3 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Meshanda |
Thursday February 4 |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Amanpreet |
Friday February 5 |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Sammie |
Workshop 3 - FINDING BALANCE
This workshop is focused on helping students find and organize a balance between their school and life commitments.
Date |
Time |
Presenter |
Monday February 8 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lin |
Wednesday February 10 |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Valentina |
Thursday February 11 |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Kanishka |
Friday February 12 |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Ashana |
Workshop 4 - PROJECTS AND EXAMS ALREADY?
This workshop is designed to enhance student’s strategies for academic success. Participants will explore different strategies and supports to aid them.
Date |
Time |
Presenter |
Wednesday February 17 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Zainab |
Thursday February 18 |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Lucia |
Thursday February 18 |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Aliea |
Friday February 19 |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Christian |
Workshop 5 - GETTING INVOLVED ON CAMPUS
This workshop focuses on the importance of getting involved on campus for academic and career success. Participants will learn about different involvement opportunities available on campus.
Date |
Time |
Presenter |
Tuesday February 23 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Meshanda |
Wednesday February 24 |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Erica |
Thursday February 25 |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Amanpreet |
Friday February 26 |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Sammie |
Workshop 6 - WELLNESS / WRAP-UP
The final workshop concentrates on self-reflection & setting SMART Goals for academic & personal success, including exploring wellness tips such as healthy sleep patterns.
Date |
Time |
Presenter |
Tuesday March 2 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Valentina |
Wednesday March 3 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Sowmiya |
Thursday March 4 |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Kanishka |
Friday March 5 |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Ashana |