Fall 2009 IB Workshop Series
TRANSFER STUDENT SUPPORT MEETING
Wednesday, September 9, 4:00-5:00 PM - 135 Burrill Hall
ATTENTION TRANSFER STUDENTS! Meet with new and old IB students who transferred to UIUC (just like you) and learn about resources and strategies that lead to success.
IB OPPORTUNITIES IN C/U AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
Tuesday, September 15, 4:00-5:00 PM - 135 Burrill Hall
There are many nearby opportunities for IB majors! Come to this workshop to learn about what and where they are and how you and your community will benefit by your involvement.
FIRST-YEAR STUDENT SUCCESS MEETING
Thursday, September 24, 5:00-6:00 PM - 135 Burrill Hall
Bring your questions and concerns about the first part of the semester to an informal meeting with an IB advisor, student peer advisors and fellow first-year students who will share tips about time management, study strategies and more.
PREPARING FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL
Thursday, October 1 4:00-5:00 PM - 135 Burrill Hall
Learn about the ingredients for deciding whether and when to go to grad school. Also covered will be the schedule of preparing to apply, including taking the GRE, and the application and admission process.
STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION (SCA) REPRESENTATIVE
Wednesday, October 7, 5:00-7:00 PM - 136 Burrill Hall (note different room)
The Student Conservation Association representative will offer 2 presentations, (5:00-6:00 and 6:00-7:00) about the all-expenses-paid conservation internships offered by The SCA. Come learn about the many and varied opportunities available nationwide.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH A B.S. IN IB?
Tuesday, October 13, 4:00-5:00 - 135 Burrill Hall
Learn how to prepare and market yourself for a job after graduation with your B.S. in IB. Opportunities in education, industry, government and non-profit organizations will be shared.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Wednesday, October 21, 4:00-5:00 PM - 135 Burrill Hall
Learn why this experience is so valuable, how to go about finding a faculty member with whom to work, and how to use this experience to apply to graduation with distinction. Fellow IB students who have done IB 390 or 490 will share their experiences as well.
STUDY ABROAD FOR IB MAJORS
Thursday, October 29, 4:00-5:00 - 135 Burrill Hall
Learn about Study Abroad opportunities of special interest to IB students.
ANATOMY OF A PRE-HEALTH STUDENT
Wednesday, November 4, 5:00-6:00pm - 161 Noyes Lab (note different room)
Bernadette So from The Career Center will present a workshop designed to help anyone who has decided to pursue a health profession. Come learn what types of experiences, courses, characteristics, and skills are required to be successful in gaining admission to various health professional programs including medicine, dentistry, vet-med, and many others.