2 nd Year Info Session

2nd Year Info SessionHosted by: Life Sciences Student Council (LSSC)

Friday September 14th 2012

Welcome to Life Sci!

Your LSSC

Important ResourcesLife Sciences Website: http://meds.queensu.ca/lifesciences/LSSC Website: www.qlifesci.com

Associate Dean of Life Sciences• Dr. Kawaja• Contact: [email protected]

Life Sciences Administrative Assistant• Katherine Rudder• Contact: [email protected]

LSSC Admin Co-Chairs• Suzette & Tiana• Contact: [email protected]

www.qlifesci.com

Twitter @LifeSciQueensU

Alliances With Test Prep Companies

The Princeton Review

• $300 off – MCAT/DAT/LSAT/GRE/GMAT

Medapplications.com

• $95 off Mock Interview• $50 off CASPer simulation

In 2nd year I wish I knew…1. No, LifeScis are not blood sucking vampires. You can (and should)

make study groups!2. How good a study spot Bracken Library is.3. Don’t try to make it the same as first year, find new study habits.4. Pick courses you like not ones you think will be “bird courses”.

You’ll get a better mark and remember more. Plus it’s more rewarding.

5. How approachable everyone on LSSC is! They can office advice on courses, time management, career options, etc.

6. How much work can be done during the breaks between class.7. A schedule is key to balance work, school and play!8. How important summer is for figuring out stuff about your future.9. In 2nd year you don’t have to take MBIO and STATS with the rest

of the full SSP course load.10. 2nd year may be tough, but you can do it!

How To Get Involved on Council2nd Year Rep Elections

• 3 positions available• Campaign

• Monday Sept 17th – Wednesday Sept 19th @ midnight• Declare Candidacy (250 word blurb about yourself)

• Monday Sept 17th by midnight to [email protected]• Elections

• Thursday Sept 20th – Friday Sept 21st

Social Committee Hiring• 12 positions available• Applications

• Available on LSSC website• Due Friday Sept 21st at 3pm in Botterell Rm 813• Interviews Saturday Sept 22nd & Sunday Sept 23rd

How To Get Involved in Life Sci

Athletics

Athletic Details

Intramurals• Dodgeball

• Thursdays • Volleyball Tier 3

• Wednesdays• E-mail [email protected]

BEWICS• Sports Weekend in January• Play other departments/clubs• Rugby-Basketball, Water-Volleyball, Innertube-Waterpolo,

Floorball, Wheelchair Ultimate Frisbee

Socials

Social DetailsBeer With Profs• Tuesday October 2nd @ the Grad Club• Chat with your professors & get to know them!

Life Sci Night Out• Mid-November• Fun times!

Banquet• Beginning of Winter Term @ The Renaissance• Formal dinner & dance

Academics

Academic DetailsLifeSaver

• Course reviews from upper years on www.qlifesci.com

Lecture Recordings• Taken by year reps• Uploaded to <www.qlifesci.com> weekly

Life Sci With Benefits• Thursdays from 5-6pm in Kingston Red Room• Common study space only for LifeScis• Meet fellow LifeScis & ask upper years questions

Mentorship• Mid-October for 2 weeks & Mid-February for 2 weeks• Casual small group meetings with a prof of your choice

Academic DetailsCareer Nights

• Fall Term: Professional School• Presentations by a Dentist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Lawyer, Chiropractor,

and Occupational Therapist• Winter Term: Graduate School

• Presentations by researchers & public health professionals

499 Info Night & Office Hours• End of November• Learn how to get a 499• Talk to current 499 students

Flashcards• Exam study resource through www.qlifesci.com• Upload home-made flashcards covering content from a class lecture • View flashcards from other lectures made by your peers

QUESTIONS?

[email protected]

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