1. Workshop #9 Tying Up Loose Ends: Wrapping Up Your Semester
Tuesday May 2, 2017
MPTSS Facts and Snacks Spring 2017 Workshop Series
© 2017 Northern Illinois University

2. Agenda For our FINAL presentation of the semester…
Let’s have some fun!
Learning from other’s narratives
Reflecting on our own experience
Using unique activities
Let’s talk business.
Ending your classes
Preparing for your next semester (summer or fall)
Catching up on YOU time
Tying Up Loose Ends: Wrapping Up Your Semester

3. Time to move!
Tying Up Loose Ends: Wrapping Up Your Semester

4. Let’s learn from each other.
Big
Name Game
Major/program and discovery
Helpful resource
Lesson learned
Piece of advice or hope
Medium
Small
Tying Up Loose Ends: Wrapping Up Your Semester

5. Get into groups of 2-3.
Tying Up Loose Ends: Wrapping Up Your Semester

6. Let’s learn from each other.
Big
Name Game
Major/program and discovery
Helpful resource
Lesson learned
Piece of advice or hope
Medium
2 Truths, 1 Lie
Moment of personal growth
Study tips that work and don’t
Staff member connection
Happiest time
Small
Tying Up Loose Ends: Wrapping Up Your Semester

7. Take a seat.
Tying Up Loose Ends: Wrapping Up Your Semester

8. Let’s learn from each other.
Big
Name Game
Major/program and discovery
Helpful resource
Lesson learned
Piece of advice or hope
Medium
2 Truths, 1 Lie
Moment of personal growth
Study tips that work and don’t
Staff member connection
Happiest time
Small
Unique Q & A
Step toward career
Challenge accepted
Do over
Mindset going into next one
Tying Up Loose Ends: Wrapping Up Your Semester

9. Let’s talk business.
Tying Up Loose Ends: Wrapping Up Your Semester

10. Finalizing Classes Pace yourself during finals and finals week
Send those who played a part in your semester thank you s/notes (Ex. Professors, TAs, supportive staff)
Ask professors when final grades will be posted
Track your unofficial transcript
File notes, papers, etc. in a safe place
Decide what to do with your books
Do you need to return them?
Do you want to sell them?
Will you need the book again in the future?
Tying Up Loose Ends: Wrapping Up Your Semester

11. Preparing for the Upcoming Semester
Make sure you are registered
Veterans: fill out the enrollment certification form ASAP
Check your book list and start shopping early
Reach out to professors, resources you know you have/need
Check with Bursar’s to see if anything is outstanding
Double-check that living arrangements are secured
Parking pass
Map out a schedule for June, July, and August
Include classes, syllabus information, vacations, jobs, internships, deadlines, etc.
Check NIU Master Calendar for events and updates
Graduating in Fall 2017? Register for commencement ASAP
Check the area for jobs before all the new students get here
Tying Up Loose Ends: Wrapping Up Your Semester

12. Catching Up on Self-Care
Enjoy your summer!
Reset your natural clock
Take a step back from the caffeine intake
Plan for adequate sleep and stick to the plan
No unnatural light and/or electronics before bed
Naps- keep it between 20 and 30 minutes
Reconnect with family and friends
Spend time outdoors
Don’t do the most- simplicity is key
Tying Up Loose Ends: Wrapping Up Your Semester