1. Orientation Week 2009 your journey has begun… your journey has begun… …the possibilities are endless UNIVERSITY LIFE 101

2. Orientation Week 2009 o culture o opportunities o resources presentation outline your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless

3. Orientation Week 2009 community & culture your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless

4. Orientation Week 2009 your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless david m c murray dean of students

5. Orientation Week 2009 your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless

6. Orientation Week 2009 o there’s more to university than what you learn in class o explore all that Laurier has to offer o challenge yourself culture: being a university student your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless

7. Orientation Week 2009 o what it is o why it’s important o you’ll receive more information in residence from your dons culture: academic integrity your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless

8. Orientation Week 2009 o TO SUM IT UP: Being a member of this community brings many advantages, but with that comes great responsibility culture : sense of community your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless

9. Orientation Week 2009 adam lawrence your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless co-ordinator, co-ordinator, diversity centre diversity centre co-ordinator, co-ordinator, diversity centre diversity centre

10. Orientation Week 2009 your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless

11. Orientation Week 2009 opportunitiesopportunities your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless

12. Orientation Week 2009 o our community o academic o the world beyond your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless opportunities: endless possibilities

13. Orientation Week 2009 your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless jess d’croix 3 rd year global studies and political science 3 rd year global studies and political science

14. Orientation Week 2009 your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless

15. Orientation Week 2009 o tomorrow! o services, clubs, athletics opportunities: get involved fair your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless

16. Orientation Week 2009 laura sheridan your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless president & CEO, WLUSU

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18. o what it is o academic importance o many opportunities are dependent on your GPA opportunities: and the GPA

19. Orientation Week 2009 resourcesresources your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless

20. Orientation Week 2009 o in-class resources o learning services o co-op and career development centre resources: academic your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless

21. Orientation Week 2009 o dons and residence life staff o peers o peer mentors o counselling and health services resources: life your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless

22. Orientation Week 2009 o difference between high school and university o it’s YOUR responsibility to use these resources! resources: responsibility your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless

23. Orientation Week 2009 o TRY IT: make the most of your time here o OWN IT: take responsibility. Laurier considers you an adult; you are responsible for the choices you make o GET HELP: you are not alone on this journey. There are many resources to help you along the way. summarysummary your journey has begun … the possibilities are endless