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 the end of the City Tech 101 Workshop.
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.
A. You can check the website! There’s a good amount of stuff.
B. An email should let you know, if it takes a while, then I would follow-up just to see.
C. I’m not sure about that one. Sorry!
D. Yep! You can just walk out of the room.
1) How do you have the energy to write a 20 page report? Are reports actually 20 pages or are people just dramatic?
2) What are the most expensive textbooks? Are they cheaper to buy online ?
3) Do students often switch their major?
4) Do some professors get annoyed when students visit them during office hours ?
hey, im also a student ima answer one. i did a 20 page essay for my ap research class senior year and it is definitely not an “energy” thing. you just have to do it. jot down any notes, do a LOT of research and just tell yourself ‘its not a lot just get it done” because it actually isnt really a lot
1- How can i apply to the CUNY Edge program?
2- Where do i find the links for Math and Bio prep?
3- Where do i go when i want to switch my major?
4- Does all my professors gonna have office hours?
1, How long does the class usually take?
2, Why is orientation very long?
3, Do you recommend asynchronous classes?
4, When do you get your refund checks?
Hope you got some of these answers during class. In regards to financial aid, your best bet is always to go directly to them in person.
a. Unfortunately, you have to attend every lab.
b. You can just email us whenever! Just know it might take a little bit to get a response since we’re probably going to be busy.
c. The biggest difference is being in charge of your own schedule. Honestly, I love it, but you’ve got to be weary when its time to pick your new classes, or else you might end up with a lot of classes you won’t like.
d. I can’t speak for all professors, but generally in my experience, they’re in their ‘own’ classroom.
Asap/ACE’s webpage will have a list of eligible majors. I would still contact them through email because sometimes things get updated and it takes a while for it to show up on their site.
a. My advice is, try your hardest, but know when something isn’t right for you. I tried my best to pursue my other major, radiology, but when it came down to it, I really hated it.
b. I definitely would’ve wanted to be told to set up my schedule ASAP. In my freshman year, I had classes that would go all the way to 9 p.m.!
c. Check the website! https://www.citytech.cuny.edu/asap/
d. I would use websites that make it easier to study, such as quizlet. Or watch some youtube videos about other people’s tips!
a. Sorry, I’m not sure, but the room you get them in is Namm 112, so you might be able to go in and ask.
b. The difference between the buildings is the majors. Generally, each floor represents a specific major. You can see on the elevator guides if you’re curious!
c. I’m not too sure what you’re asking, but clubs do all sorts of stuff, it just depends on which club you’re thinking about. I run a game development club, and we do game jams and all other sorts of stuff.
d. Yep! You can just walk out of the room.
a. What are some strategies that helped you when you were in college? can we learn them?
b. What tips or advice do you have for incoming freshman?
c. How successful are students who apply to the dental hygiene program?
d. Are class sizes small or large?
a. I don’t really have a set strategy, but time management is extremely important and studying can be made easier using resources online.
b. A tip is to make sure you use everything you’re given. There’s always something out there for the student to use!
c. I’m not sure about that one, sorry!
d. It depends. Usually labs are a lot bigger, so I’m assuming your dental hygiene lab will be much bigger than a lot of the classrooms you can find in the Namm building.
a. What are some strategies that helped you when you were in college? can we learn them?
b. What tips or advice do you have for incoming freshman?
c. How successful are students who apply to the dental hygiene program?
d. Are class sizes small or large?
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 the end of the City Tech 101 Workshop.
will I be able to change my major after a year at city tech?
Why is orientation very long?
how long are the lines to get our ID’s?
What is some advice/motivation you would give to us 1st years for starting in the fall?
my bad I forgot to delete the question when I was putting my response
a. Yep you can change your major pretty much whenever. I would talk to an advisor first though!
b. They’ve got a lot to talk about I guess!
c. In my experience, it was pretty brutal getting my ID, and that was during the first semester out of lockdown. Good luck soldier…
d. After your general ed credits, you’ll be free to explore your interests, and it won’t be such a slog to go to your classes!
b. I’m not too sure, but an advisor can definitely help with that.
c. If it’s not another cuny school, I can’t really help, but if it is, it’s pretty easy!
d. You can just change your major online by emailing a change of curriculum to registrar. You should be able to just search the form up on google. I would contact an advisor beforehand to prepare for your new major.
a. How do I talk to an advisor in my major?
b. How do I pay for my tuition?
c. When do I register for English classes?
d. Are there more strict teachers than flexible ones?
How to register for classes will be covered in next week’s lessons. If you have applied for financial aid, your tuition gets paid automatically as long as you’ve done all the necessary paperwork with fafsa/tap/etc. If not, then you have to set up a payment method directly with the school. I would talk to the Registrar and Bursar. If you have absolutely any questions about financial aid, go to the financial aid office to clear it up. In-person is usually faster in my experience.
a. Sorry, I’m not sure, but the room you get them in is Namm 112, so you might be able to go in and ask.
b. Unfortunately you do have to be accepted into a program. For incoming students, ASAP is the best way to get a free metro card. https://www.citytech.cuny.edu/asap/
c. No, unfortunately you can’t change your schedule during a semester, you would have to drop your class if you can’t go to it.
d. You can drop your classes whenever you want, but if you’re going to do it, do it soon since you will only recieve a full refund before the first day of class (August 25th).