Welcome to City Tech and CT101!
The Tweet posted above is funny (at least I found it to be funny) but it’s also excellent advice, and, in a … Read More
Session Objectives
- Review of University Structure
- Your Major Matters
- Academic Advisement vs. Registration
- Academic Advising Preparation
- DegreeWorks Degree Audit
- My Academic Career Planner Activity
- Academic Advisors
- Vocabulary Review
To Do
… Read MoreThis workshop is almost over, but your journey as a college student is just beginning!
As you look back on all the information you’ve been exposed to and the interactions … Read More
Session Topics and Activities
- City Tech Vocabulary Discussion
- Search and Review of Vocabulary
- Vocabulary Activity
To Do Before Class
- Complete Reflection on OpenLab by replying to Reflection #7 Post.
- Download
Think about a time when you joined a new group activity (maybe a team, religious retreat, club, or workplace).
- How did you feel when you first joined?
- Do you recall
Session topics and Activities
- Why Participate?
- Co-curriculars @City Tech
- Extracurriculars @City Tech
- Setting Effective Goals
- Beginning-of-Semester Action Plan activity
- Next Steps
To Do Before Class
- Complete Reflection on OpenLab by
Consider the discussions we had today about mindset. Share a concept you believe is important and explain what the concept means to you as a college student.
Read and comment … Read More
Session Topics and Activities
- What is a Growth Mindset
- Fixed Mindset Habits
- Growth Mindset Habits
- Skills-Based Learning Activity
To Do Before Class
- Complete Reflection on OpenLab by replying to Reflection
Now that you are halfway through the workshop, what questions do you still have about becoming a college student? Ask four questions you would like to have answers to by … Read More
Session Topics and Activities
- Study Strategy Experiment part 2
- Overview of Resources + Services
- Accessing Resources + Services Activity
- Asking for Help
To Do Before Class
- Complete Reflection on OpenLab
Read the following quote by Dr. Pamela Brown, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs:
Learning is a source of hope for a better future. It requires hard work and … Read More
COURSE INFO
Facilitator: Jessica Penner
Email: jpenner@citytech.cuny.edu
Class Meeting & Time: August 7-17, Monday through Thursday in Namm 606, 10am-12pm
Peer Mentor
Jason Birchfield
jason.birchfield@mail.citytech.cuny.edu
This workshop will enhance the New Student Connection with additional information, activities, and various opportunities to connect with faculty, staff, and current City Tech students.
