Warm Up - Onboarding Program: Day 5

Intercultural Competence

As individuals with unique and complex cultural backgrounds and perspectives, we usually see every situation and interaction through our personal cultural lens. The Intercultural Competence tutorial provides insights and strategies to navigate cross-cultural environments and interact effectively and appropriately with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

This resource is available on an ongoing basis as part of our self-directed learning supports.

Contact: Nora Sobel

LEARN Link: Click here to self-enroll.

Walk Through of the College Readiness Math Assessment

The College Readiness Math Assessment was developed to prepare students for the level of math required in their respective college programs. It is comprised of two parts: 

1. A Diagnostic Assessment to measure your current math level and
2. Upgrading modules to improve the math skills required by your program. 

For more information about the College Readiness Math Assessment, please visit this page: Math Prep - College Readiness.

Presenter: Michael Okrainec 

Recording Link: Click here to view the workshop recording.

Tip of the Day

What is this mindfulness everyone keeps talking about?

During a time like this, it is important to take care of yourself both physically and mentally. Mindfulness is a way for us to take a moment and mentally step away from the stress of our new daily routines.

We are all experiencing different stressors such as changing to online classes, learning to work from home, and manage our own time. During times of uncertainty, it’s easy for our minds to wander as the news surrounding the pandemic continues to evolve, and mindfulness is a tool you can use to help keep you focused and on track. Practicing mindfulness can reduce stress, improve concentration, manage emotions, and focus to help control your worries and anxieties.

• What is this Mindfulness Everyone Keeps Talking About?

Supports for You!

Healthy Minds Healthy College: 30 Day Mindfulness Challenge

Good mental health helps us live the life we want and contribute to a community while reaching academic and career goals. As part of the supports offered through the Healthy Minds Healthy College Initiative, the 30 Day Mindfulness Challenge teaches mindfulness-in-action through daily practice that takes only a few minutes.

Resources:

• Library Guide: Healthy Minds Healthy College

LinkedIn Learning Videos:

(RRC email and password required)

• Why goal setting works (3m 10s)
• Successful Goal Setting (25m 34s)
• Refining your goals using SPVEM (4m 20s)
• Identifying if you are a procrastinator (2m 38s)
• Understanding your procrastination habit (3m 20s)
• Dealing with a task you dread (3m 38s)
• Dealing with a lack of confidence (2m 31s)
• Staying focused (3m 21s)
• Conquering the sense of overwhelm (3m 22s)
• Unblocking your creativity (2m 16s)

Legend

• Academic Success Centre
• Library Services
• Self-directed Learning