Success Weekly: Tips for School and Life

Special Episode 3/3 in the Power Up the Semester Series The Student Success Resource Center wants to Power Up your semester with a series of short sessions that show you how to plan, organize, and follow-through on your goals.  Episode 1: Power Up Your Planning- tools and strategies for planning your time  Episode 2: Power Up Your Projects-- tools and strategies for organizing your projects  Episode 3: Power Up Your Mind--tools and strategies for motivating and following through

This is special episode 2-3 in the Power Up the Semester Series. The Student Success Resource Center wants to Power Up your semester with a series of short sessions that show you how to plan, organize, and follow-through on your goals.   Episode 1: Power Up Your Planning- tools and strategies for planning your time   Episode 2: Power Up Your Projects-- tools and strategies for organizing your projects   Episode 3: Power Up Your Mind--tools and strategies for motivating and following through

This special episode is 1/3 of the Power Up the Semester Series. The Student Success Resource Center wants to Power Up your semester with a series of short sessions that show you how to plan, organize, and follow-through on your goals.  Episode 1: Power Up Your Planning- tools and strategies for planning your time   Episode 2: Power Up Your Projects-- tools and strategies for organizing your projects   Episode 3: Power Up Your Mind--tools and strategies for motivating and following through

We believe in the commitment to address systemic oppression, discrimination, and racism on our campus and in our society. But words alone are not enough. This Success Weekly provides some classes that you may consider taking in your Fall or Summer session that relate to and may help you educate yourself and others about our historical circumstances. · COMM 223, Intercultural Communication · CRJ 260, Introduction to Crime Theories · MAS 110, Contemporary Chicano Literature · SOC 100, Principles of Sociology · AFS 100-Introduction to Africana Studies · AFS 101-Development of Black Identity · ANT 292 or MIND 292- Ideas in Conflict · ASIA 248- Asian Musical Culture · GNDR 101- Gender and Society · GNDR 285- Gender in the Contemporary Global Order · MAS 100- Introduction to Mexican American Studies · MAS 225- Latina/o History*not in the Liberal Arts Core · SOC 237- The Sociology of Race, Racism, and Power · Consider learning another language If you are watching as a UNC Bear, these classes exist in our Liberal Arts Core AND will count towards your total 120 credits for graduation (if you have already completed the LAC requirements). If you are not part of UNC—and have the opportunity at a local institution near you—consider searching for similar class titles.

Hey Bears! This Success Weekly is all about your June journal and goals. Every month, we encourage taking time to reflect: what are you proud of? What do you want to do differently? What are your priorities? Setting up a monthly journal—it can be as minimal or artistic as you feel—gives you the time to reflect and plan for a successful month ahead! Follow Us on Instagram https://bit.ly/2TSvHOv

Hey Bears! This Success Weekly is about SU or Pass-Fail grading. We will talk about why it may be helpful and how to decide if it is right for you. The deadline to opt-in is Friday, May 29 at 5 pm, Mountain Standard Time. https://linktr.ee/unco_success  Instagram

Hey Bears! Summer is HERE—and now is a time to focus on learning something for you (or continue working on your Degree with a summer session course!). When we say learn something for you, we are thinking about hobbies or skills you might find helpful but not directly related to your degree or career. This week’s success tip is about finding free or low-cost ways to keep learning over the summer break. Follow us on Instagram Check Out Our YouTube Channel for a Playlist to Inspire Your Learning

Hey Bears! This week’s Success Tip is giving yourself the credit and affirmations you deserve. Often, the goals we set are treated as if carved in stone with tons of pressure that doesn’t account for… LIFE. While clearly defined goals help keep us all moving towards what we want to become—we cannot let them overshadow what we learn, grow, and do along the way. Take these five minutes to consider all that you accomplished in the past few months and tell yourself one key statement anytime you feel the doubt creeping in on today’s Success Weekly. https://linktr.ee/unco_success https://www.instagram.com/unco_success/

Hey Bears! Today’s Success Weekly tip is all about approaching conflicts in mindful and effective ways. Our stress may be peaking as we continue with uncertainty in our lives due to COVID and finals are starting! Creating the space with the people around you to feel successful in your finals requires strong asking for what you need (and maybe, conflict resolution).

Hey Bears! Today on Success Weekly we are talking final exam week prep. Keep listening for ways to keep your flashcards fresh, an idea to boost your essay writing, and a strategy to manage your projects in 5 minutes. Grab the project management worksheet on our website: https://www.unco.edu/humanities-social-sciences/student-success/success-guides-and-worksheets.aspx Watch the full replay of our Instagram Live for more explanation and ideas for Final Exam Prep on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAJoY5-1SIM&feature=youtu.be

Today we are talking waitlists! Registration opens for the remainder of students this week—so if you haven’t had the chance to get on, make it a priority this week. https://www.unco.edu/registrar/pdf/reg-waitlisting-students.pdf

Hey Bears! Our podcast will be a bit different given that all campus events are canceled throughout the semester. So in 5 minutes every Sunday morning, we will provide any updates and focus on a success tip for your online semester. This week we talk about the SU grading option. The Withdrawal Deadline is on April 17--but you might want to learn about the SU grading option first. Talk to your advisor or email us to discuss more!  You can grab the FAQ page here. https://www.unco.edu/coronavirus/frequently-asked-questions.aspx

In 5 minutes we discuss registration dates (it opens this week at 7 am with days based on your EARNED credit hours) and 4 tips to fuel your body. If you are in the Greeley area, you can still visit Holmes Dining Hall for Grab and Go meals. Otherwise, look at your local government website for food assistance programs in your area. You might apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance to offset food costs. There are eligibility requirements to navigate but apply through the USDA site (linked in our BIO). And last, try to spruce up packages of ramen or rice by making a cheap and easy stir fry. https://linktr.ee/unco_success 

In 5 minutes we cover the basics of setting up a daily schedule to manage our time. You can grab the template at the link to plan out your day. Tag us on Instagram and Twitter with #BearsAtHome to show your daily routine. https://www.unco.edu/university-101/study-skills/resources/Time-Management-Section-for-website.pdf  https://www.instagram.com/unco_success/

Our podcast will be a bit different given that all campus events are canceled through the semester. So in 5 minutes every Sunday morning, we will provide any updates and focus on a success tip for your online semester. Keep listening for a Live Stream on Tuesday and 5 actions to prepare for the semester.

This week marks the beginning of Spring Break and changes to campus life. Keep listening for a break down of what to expect and where to turn for help.

In 5 minutes you will hear about the Withdraw deadline, a travelling gallery, and how to show appreciation to faculty and staff on campus.

In 5 minutes you will hear about tons of events happening on Wednesday and a tip of the week to prepare for registration.

In the next 5 minutes listen for major deadlines like tuition and FAFSA, a Youth Justice Event, and information on Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Listen for the Bear Pay Deadline, free information events about money, the career fair, and making a strong opening statement when networking.