DUS News - September 10, 2018

News: 
Study Tips

Are you finding that studying for class in college is different than in High School? Are you wanting to end the Fall 2018 semester with your highest possible GPA? Try going to the DUSuccess website for Study Skills and Time Management, you will find videos, upcoming events, and website links that can help!

Preparing for the Career Fair

Preparing to attend the Career Fair for the first time can be overwhelming. With over 500 employers expected to attend Fall Career Days this year, it is important to prepare before the fair, know what to expect during the fair, and strategize for success after the fair. Penn State Career Services is a great resource for taking on the Career Fair with confidence. They offer Career Counseling, Prep Workshops, Volunteer Opportunities, and more. Check out your Campus Career Services to take advantage of similar programs and opportunities for support. Students from all campuses and colleges are welcome to attend!

Important Dates: 

More events at dus.psu.edu/calendar.

Resource Spotlight: 
Career Services
Penn State shield graphic

Discover and work toward a meaningful career pathway by using Penn State Career Services!

http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/career/

Resources include:

  • Career Counseling and Coaching
  • Resume Reviews
  • Mock Interviews
  • Workshops and Career Fairs
  • Nittany Lion Career Network and On Campus Recruiting
  • Career Decision Making and Job Search Courses
  • Career Resource Library
  • …And more!

 

Events and Announcements: 
Group Advising Sessions
University Park

DUS will be holding Group Advising Sessions throughout the fall semester as a way to discuss popular advising topics with groups of students. These sessions are open to all DUS students and will help you to learn more about the topic and to ask questions in a friendly, open environment.  For more information on each session, including dates and times, visit https://dus.psu.edu/group-advising. All sessions are held in the Grange Building Lobby, unless otherwise listed on the website.

Topics include:

  • Exploration Workshop (multiple dates/sessions)
  • Smeal Entrance to Major (multiple dates/sessions)
  • Study Skills and Time Management
  • Marketing Your Transferrable Skills
  • Schedule Planning (multiple dates/sessions)
  • Constructing Your Story: Minors, Involvement, Internships, and more
  • Major and Career Planning (multiple dates/sessions)
  • Goal Setting and Decision Making
  • DUS Students and Study Abroad
Study Smarter, Not Harder
University Park

Would you like to learn how to study more effectively in less time? Study Smarter, Not Harder is an interactive workshop that 99% of students who previously attended would recommend to a friend. Study Smarter, Not Harder will be held Wednesday, September 26 at 6:00 p.m. in 110 Wartik Lab. You’ll learn how to create good learning habits, effective strategies for processing information, how to break down course material into manageable concepts, and the most important factors in successful learning.

Pre-Law Information Sessions
University Park

Students thinking about going to law school should sign up for an information session before scheduling an individual appointment with the pre-law adviser. Two kinds of sessions are available throughout the semester: “Pre-Law Orientation” and “Applying to Law School.” See details, dates/times, and registration instructions at Pre-Law Information Sessions. Note: These sessions fill quickly.

Med Prep & PA Prep Group Advising
University Park

Interested in entering the health professions field? Beginning Fall 2018, all first-year students interested in meeting one-on-one with a health professions adviser are required to attend a large-group advising session (Med Prep or PA Prep) prior to scheduling the advising appointment. All other students are encouraged to attend these sessions as well, as they contain valuable information about how to get started (e.g., prerequisite coursework, extracurricular experiences, etc.). 

FA18 Med Prep & PA Prep Group-Advising Schedule (all sessions are the same - attend one):

Med Prep: Coursework, skills & experiences needed for medical/dental/podiatry programs

  • Sept. 19, 6 - 7 pm, 62 Willard
  • Oct. 16, 6 - 7 pm, 104 Thomas
  • Nov. 12, 6 - 7 pm, 201 Thomas

PA Prep: Coursework, skills & experiences needed for Physician Assistant programs

  • Sept. 25, 6 - 7 pm, 104 Thomas
  • Oct. 17, 6 - 7 pm, 201 Thomas
  • Nov. 29, 6 - 7 pm, 201 Thomas

Additional information about health professions advising is available on our website: http://science.psu.edu/premed/advising