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Here for a PSA: Public Student Announcement that our Leadership program is launching! Everything you can look forward to on our LEAD launch day! What sessions will be available and how to join... Listen in! Have a question? Ask your e-mentor via email at peermentoring@niagaracollege.ca A podcast by @getinvolvedNC Go To College They Said... is a podcast for students who are looking to make the most...

Reflections are used in a lot of coursework and is a great tool to practice. As you are coming off of your reading week and heading into the last quarter of 2021, we challenge you reflect on where you are, where you're headed and what you've accomplished!  Listen in for the questions you should be asking yourself when you are building a reflection. CONNECT with your advisor at niagaracol...

Imagine getting credit for working on yourself, or volunteering in the community, joining a club or pursing your passion projects? Well guess what, you absolutely can here at NC. Learn how to get credit outside of your academics, track your involvement as a student and build your network   Listen in for a recap on our workshop "Getting Credit Outside of the Classroom " CONNECT with your...

You want to make the most of your time in College, get the grades but gain experience as well. From your first day as a student you are a professional-in-training working towards your end goal of the career of your dreams! But how do you get there? It’s having a fulsome experience, focusing on your growth and being able to speak on your experiences to leverage yourself in the real world Listen in...

Joined today by Professor Chris Psutka from our School of Hospitality, Tourism and Sport to share with us some faculty insight and advice. If you are wondering how to approach your professor and network while learning online, how to be successful in your academics and make a lasting impression virtually - THEN THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! CONNECT with your advisor at niagaracollege.ca/advising Have a...

How do you define success? That's the first step. Then start adding a few key habits into your day to day and you will start to see success align with you! CONNECT with your advisor at niagaracollege.ca/advising Have a question? Ask your e-mentor via email at peermentoring@niagaracollege.ca A podcast by @getinvolvedNC Go To College They Said... is a podcast for students who are looking to mak...

A recap of our workshop on how to CRUSH IT in College. Student Experience Coordinator, Dana Brown - walks us through her top tips to making your time at NC work for you and get a return on your efforts that will help land the career of your dreams She talks seeing BIG picture from the get go and the life hack that goes along the way, in and out of the classroom. Listen in now! Links mentioned: Tre...

For all those times you looked at a job posting that for an entry level job that requires 5 years of experience. YOU'VE GOT MORE EXPERIENCE THAN YOU THINK!  You might just need help identifying it so that you can speak on the experience and skill set you have! Listen in for a recap on our workshop "How To Get Experience When You Think You Have No Experience" CONNECT with your adviso...

What is KickSTART? What to do if you missed your program's KickSTART session Step one: don't panic - it isn't mandatory and you can get the info still) Step two: listen to this podcast episode Step three: get excited for your September start VISIT the Orientation website at orientation.niagaracollege.ca CONNECT with your advisor at niagaracollege.ca/advising Have a question? Ask you...

Multi-tasking used to be the THING YOU NEEDED. When really it isn't the best way to be productive with multiple tasks and to-do items. Focusing your energy accordingly to give your brain the best route of success and productivity will better serve you! Listen in for how to do exactly that! Have a question? Ask your e-mentor via email at peermentoring@niagaracollege.ca A podcast by @getinvolve...

Today we are joined by two of our Academic Advisors, Cynthia and Heather - who are sharing how students can set themselves up for a successful Fall 2021. Whether you are a  new or returning student this episode is for you! From preparing with KickSTART (our pre-orientation program) to reading your timetable and services available to students, our advisors cover it all! VISIT the Orientation websit...

CSEL Sarah shares the best piece of advice she received as a student that helped shape her career path  AND listen in to hear about the 12 weeks of Giveaways! Have a question? Ask your e-mentor via email at peermentoring@niagaracollege.ca Go To College They Said A podcast by @getinvolvedNC Go To College They Said... is a podcast for students who are looking to make the most out of their time in co...

All the information and links you will need for timetable selection! Timetable Selection Schedule and Electives List: www.niagaracollege.ca/mync/timetable-and-electives/ My NC Annoucements Fall 2021 Timetable Selection Dates: www.niagaracollege.ca/mync/2021/07/16/fall-2021-timetable-selection-dates/ Important Dates: www.niagaracollege.ca/enrolmentservices/important-dates/ My NC: www.niagaracollege...

We know you know the importance of excelling with your academics, those are the "hard skills." The training, education and knowledge within an industry, but that isn't the only thing you will gain through your time here at NC. We focus in on understanding the importance of soft skills, what they are and how employers look for them when hiring. From communication to positive outlook...

How will I be learning in the Fall? Well here is your summer check in to get you excited and on the right track for your September start or return! CSEL Sarah brings on colleague Dana Brown - Student Experience Coordinator to give you the lowdown on how to get prepared for Fall 2021. Links to check: Niagara College COVID-19 Updates page www.niagaracollege.ca/covid19 Check your program delivery on...

Stress is something you cannot always avoid in life, especially as a student. But there are certainly ways you can prepare you self to handle stress that comes your way. This episodes shares tips and strategies that  you can adopt and practices you can put in place to help manage your stress. Follow us on instagram at @getinvolvednc Have a question? Ask your e-mentor via email at peermentoring@nia...

A challenge for our students to focus on their personal growth. It takes 21 days to make or break a habit, so lets put that to the test. Starting Monday July 5th join in on our 25-Day Personal Growth Plan, listing 5-10 daily items you are going to do FOR YOU! Listen in for some ideas to add to your list and how to see the most growth for yourself.  Follow us on instagram at @getinvolvednc Have a q...

Breaking down the best format to creating an effective LinkedIn profile as a college student! Listen in for tips and tricks on all areas of building your profile from your summary to your skill set. Follow us on instagram at @getinvolvednc Have a question? Ask your e-mentor via email at peermentoring@niagaracollege.ca Go To College They Said A podcast by @getinvolvedNC Go To College They Said... i...

Making friends in college is a part of the *student experience* It's also hard enough to do in general, let alone while we're apart. Here are is our advice and recommendations when it comes to making friends online, taking the conversation with peers outside of the classroom and making meaningful connections virtually!   Follow us on instagram at @getinvolvednc Have a question? Ask your...

We always talk about putting your best foot forward and making a great first impression - this goes for e-mail as well. Even more so now with our virtual world it is so important to follow these rules as best practices both the sending and receiving sides of e-mailing!   Follow us on instagram at @getinvolvednc Have a question? Ask your e-mentor via email at peermentoring@niagaracollege.ca Go To C...

CSEL Sarah gets to chat with Whitney Ross, our Educational Developer with a focus on Inclusivity at NC. Whether you use this episode as a reminder to continue the conversation, or a safe(r) space for you to gain knowledge to start the conversation. We share this candid conversation on how to show up as an ally, strategies to support the LGBTQ2S+ community and ways to do the work to educate yoursel...

Hello long weekend NC Students! But we've got a challenge for you... Start your week on Sunday. Wait what? Yes, we promise it won't be a lot of work but listen in for a strategy to help set yourself up for a successful week! Steps to Start LEAD 1. Join the LEAD organization on the Get Involved Portal HERE 2. Once your request to join LEAD is approved you will have access to submit the SP...

Spring Leadership 2021 is launching! Get involved outside of the classroom and gain a certificate in Leadership in doing so! LEAD is Leadership Exploration And Development, which is a program any student from any academic area can participate to build and develop their leadership skills, gain resume-worthy experience and meet other student leaders. LEAD focuses on three key areas: personal develop...

This Friday marks the start of our Spring Term with welcoming new May start students and a hello to our students continuing their studies! We wanted to give an introduction to ourselves, the faces behind the Centre for Student Engagement and Leadership, insight into our wider Student Engagement, Academic Advising and Career Services (EAC) Team here at NC. Listen in from CSEL Sarah and Dana on what...

Finalizing our End of the Year Student Checklist! Diving into resources available to NC students to help them feel prepared throughout the job search process through to feeling confident in an interview. Interview Stream: Get started at  https://niagaracollege.interviewstream.com/ and simply click on sign up now and then enter your Niagara College email and create a password…and then you are ready...