The Bridge
Special Issue 2001/2002
Student Services
Student Success Centre
by the staff and student assistants of the Student Success Centre
First-year students often feel overwhelmed by the demands of university life. In fact, most university graduates report that their first year of school was by far the most difficult. So, wouldn’t it be great if there was a place where you could go to get help with all your first-year concerns?
Well, there is! Counselling and Development’s Student Success Centre offers personalized, proactive services designed to enhance your academic, career and personal success. Take advantage of the wealth of information which will help you turn your goals into a detailed and concrete success plan!
The following are just a sample of what is available for you.
- Student Success Check-up: Our check-up will help you
find out how you rate in the five areas of university
success:
- choosing the right major
- creating a realistic career plan
- developing effective learning strategies
- mastering lifestyle issues, and
- getting involved in student life
- “How to Succeed at Concordia.” This handout provides
quick and useful tips for first-year success.
- A collection of materials from Counselling and Development’s Career Resource Centre relating to career issues and self-management concerns.
- Referrals to one of Counselling and Development’s professionals for personal, educational and career counselling.
- A variety of Student Success Workshops such as Time Management, Managing Exam Anxiety, Achieving Personal and Academic Goals, Stress Management, Portfolio Power, Choosing/Changing A Major – and many others.
Drop by our Welcome Centre (in H-481, across from the Counselling and Development offices on the 4th floor of the Hall Building) where you will be greeted by our friendly, informative staff members who can answer your questions and help you feel at home in your new environment. They are students just like you and can guide you in your search for answers.
Student Success Centre
Counselling and Development
Location:SGW-H481
Telephone: 848-7369
Web site
Radu
“I know how it feels to go through a degree and wonder
what to do next... The Career Resource Centre can really
give you lots of info for deciding your future career. The
Career and Placement Service will provide you with the
right tools and give you an extra edge in landing your future
job! Check them out! What do you know Mahnaz?”
Mahnaz
“I know that, as an English Second Language Student, the
first 2 years of university can be challenging. However, with
the help of Learning Specialists, Writing Assistants and specific
Counselling and Development Workshops, my skills
have improved enormously. What do you know, Christie?”
Christie
“I know that returning to university as a mature student
can be a challenge, especially if you’re unsure of what program
of study is meant for you. Drop by anytime to ask me
about Vocational Testing and Career Counselling to help
make your decision easier. What do you know, Brian?”
Brian
“Transferring to Montreal from Vancouver, I know that
it can be difficult adjusting to a new environment. The
Personal Counselling services offered by Counselling and
Development can help reduce the anxiety and stress that
students often experience. What do you know Radu?”
