CATALIST
Counseling Assistant Topics Announcement LIST
Week of November 2, 2009
The College Academic News Bulletin
Check out the web version of CATALIST at
http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/counseling/catalist/catalist_main.htm
TOPICS:
* Letters & Science Dates and Deadlines
* Academic Workshops
* Career Center Workshops
* Pre-Health / Pre-Med Workshops
* Especially for Law and Business Students
* 2010 Sharpe Fellows Internship Program
* Department of State / D.C. Internships
* Study Abroad and International Opportunities
* Especially for International Students
* General Campus Workshops and Events
* Spotlight on Campus Resources: ResTV
* UCLA Campus Academic Regulations: Class Standing
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LETTERS & SCIENCE DATES and DEADLINES
Friday, November 6
- LAST day for undergraduates to change grading basis (optional P/NP) with per-transaction fee through URSA. There will be no transcript notation for this change.
Friday, November 13
- LAST day to DROP non-impacted courses through URSA. This will result in a transcript notation and a $20 fee
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ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS
All workshops are held in Covel Commons Room 203 unless otherwise noted. To sign up for a workshop go to http://my.ucla.edu and login to your personal my.ucla account. Click the ‘Services’ button at the top of the page then double click the desired workshop to select day and time. If the workshop is not listed in my.ucla, there is no need to sign up.
Monday, November 2
* 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm The Benefits of Studying Abroad and How to Plan Effectively (Murphy A-316)
* 5:00 pm Memorization Techniques – Learn effective methods of memorization to help you retain information better for tests or recitals
* 6:30 pm Dealing with Academic Stress – Discuss sources of, and methods to, overcome anxiety in your academic life
Tuesday, November 3
* 5:00 pm Study Skills – Assess your study skills and learn strategies for improving them. Develop a personally relevant study plan for this quarter
* 6:30 pm Speed Reading – Learn how to read faster and more efficiently
Wednesday, November 4
* 12:00 – 1:00 pm Talking to TA’s and Professors: Etiquette (Murphy A-316)
* 5:00 pm Choosing a Major – Develop a profile of your personal characteristics and interests and see how these relate to potential major choices
* 5:00 pm Writing Personal Statements – Learn how to write effective personal statements for any application or portfolio
* 6:30 pm Note-Taking – Learn tips on how to take better notes and how to use them to succeed in school
Thursday, November 5
* 2:00 – 3:00 pm The Pros and Cons of Double Majors and Minors (Murphy A-316)
* 5:00 pm Writing an A Paper – Learn new ways to think about the writing process and develop techniques to succeed in your compositions
* 5:00 pm Obtaining the Right Research Opportunity – Learn how to find and begin research experience optimized for you
* 5:00 pm Finding Your Motivation to Succeed – Discover techniques to rekindle your motivation and desires to succeed at UCLA and in life
* 6:30 pm Writing a Research Paper – Discover the tricks to writing a research-based paper, including style, citations, and references
* 6:30 pm How to Succeed in Math/Science Courses – Learn strategies and tips designed to optimize your understanding and comprehension of difficult math and science courses
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CAREER CENTER WORKSHOPS
All workshops are held at the third floor of the Career Center unless otherwise noted. To sign up for a workshop, use BruinView. Directions are available at http://www.career.ucla.edu/Students/Workshops/Overview.aspx
Monday, November 2
* 4:00 – 5:00 pm Graduate School – Is it Right for Me? (Career Center, 2nd Floor, Career Lab)
Wednesday, November 4
* 9:30 – 11:00 am Self-Assessment: Personality
Thursday, November 5
* 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Introduction to the Career Center’s Services: How We Can Help You To Discover Your Dream Job
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PRE-HEALTH/ PRE-MED WORKSHOPS
Monday, November 2
* 5:00 pm MCAT and Medical School Applications – Learn strategies that will help you on the MCAT and how to be competitve in the medical school application process. (Covel 203)
Tuesday, November 3
* 5:00 pm Preparing for Medical School – Learn what steps you need to take in order to prepare yourself for medical school.
Wednesday, November 4
* 5:00 pm Alternatives to Medical School – Learn what options are open to you if you are interested in healthcare-related professions. Discover additional health careers and alternatives. (Covel 203)
Thursday, November 5
* 6:30 pm Medical School Interviews – Get assistance and information for preparing for your medical school interviews. (Covel 203)
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ESPECIALLY FOR LAW & BUSINESS STUDENTS
Monday, November 2
* 1:30 – 3:00 pm Get a JD: Preparing For and Applying To Law School (Career Center, 3rd Floor)
* 5:00 pm Business 101: Investment Banking – Learn how to get in the investment banking scene and what to do once you get there. (Covel 203)
Tuesday, November 3
* 5:00 pm How to Get Into a Great MBA Program – This workshop will provide you with a background so you can be admitted to a prestigious MBA or joint MBA/JD, MBA/MD, etc program. (Covel 203)
Wednesday, November 4
* 6:30 pm LSAT Sample Class (Westwood Kaplan Center 310-824-6955)
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