Success Weekly: Tips for School and Life

Don't miss out on time-sensitive and important information this semester: keep your contact information updated through URSA!

You need to update your addresses and your phone number through URSA. You can also update your preferred name through the Registrar's Office.

Hey Bears! Did you know that UNC has over 100 clubs, organizations, and activities for you to join while in college? 

Joining a college club can impact your student experience and your future career by boosting your resume with leadership experience, a way to show your values (like giving back to the community), and projects or events to demonstrate your skills like time management, collaboration, and organization. You need concrete examples to show future employers what you are all about.

I know that you are all busy, between classes, work, homework, family, and other commitments.  There is so much to balance, but prioritizing a bit of time each week for a student organization might be worth it.

I have 6 reasons why you should join a student organization while working towards your degree.

Hey Bears! The semester is in full swing—how are you feeling? As your first essays, projects, assignments, and exams are due, this is the week to talk about Office Hours!

Office Hours are designated time that each of your faculty set aside for you to talk about class. Often the Office Hour is a drop-in situation or you can make an appointment.

We find that Office Hours are underused by students—but if you USE office hours you will have a better understanding of the material, expectations, and your professor! Taking even 10 minutes, especially this semester, to Zoom or call or stop in to your professor’s office can have a big impact by the end of the class. This week I challenge you to visit each of your professors for office hours!

Hey Bears! Expressing your ideas, thoughts, and knowledge through writing is one of the best skills to pick up while in college. But writing can be intimidating and feel like a huge process. So, let’s talk about the Writing Support at UNC and how to take control of your papers and projects.

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Hey Bears! It is a new month—and with a new month comes a new Bullet Journal and Planner Spread! Today I will talk a little bit about my personal planner and how it helps me feel successful. And I hope you join me for the September Power Up event on Instagram Live and Zoom on Wednesday, September 2 (sorry for the incorrect date in the audio) at 3:30pm.

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Hey Bears! What do you know about the Add, Drop, and Grade Replacement policies for your schedule? Following these policies will empower your path to graduation.

This week I challenge you to find the semester deadlines on Bear Central’s websites and make any adjustments. And check in with your advisor and Bear Central before you make schedule changes.

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Hey Bears! This week we are talking things you might want to pack for campus AND supplies to pick up for your classes. If you are online, hybrid, or fully face to face, these items might help you stay organized and motivated this semester! Let’s Go Pack.

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Hey Bears! The Student Success Resource Center is here to help you prepare the semester and feel empowered throughout the fall. This week, I am going to walk you through the ways you can get in touch and how we can help you this semester!

Drop by our main center is in Candelaria 0295.

Call the office at 970-351-3140

Or drop us an email at [email protected].

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Hey Bears! UNC has been posting a lot of content and updates about our Return to Campus. This week, I am showing you where to find all that information and how you can get in touch if you have more questions.

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Hey Bears! This week we want to review some FREE tools that are available on our website to help you manage your time and set up some goals for the year. You may have ended up with a hybrid, or even mostly online schedule due to the schedule changes. It might be a new experience and we want to make sure you have the tools to shape your day, set your goals, and accomplish what you want and you need for the fall semester.

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