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Day 3 - January 8

College Readiness Bootcamps
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Program Breakout Session
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Prizes:

🎁 Enter for a chance to win the grand prize: a $100 Walmart gift card!
✨ Plus, you could win other surprise prizes that celebrate student life!

Dates:

📅 Participate during Orientation Day.
🕒 Submit your photo and word by 6:00 PM.

Winner Announcement:

🎉 Winners will be announced on our social media the following day.

Notes:

Open to new students only.
Only one photo per participant will be accepted.

College Readiness Bootcamps

Tech Boot Camp

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Online only
Microsoft Teams is a communication and collaboration platform that allows you to chat, video call, share files with your classmates and instructors, and join online meetings. We will demonstrate how to access Teams, navigate the software, find your courses, and share content.

Brightspace by D2L is our learning management system where you will access your course materials, submit assignments, and take quizzes. We will walk you through the most important areas of Brightspace and see how to take advantage of its many features.

Microsoft365 is a suite of applications available to registered BVC students that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. These products are vital to completing coursework in most programs at the College. We will demonstrate how to access and use these applications, as well as how to save and share your work with others using Microsoft OneDrive.
By the end of this session, you will have a solid understanding of how to use these essential platforms to be successful in your academic journey at BVC. We look forward to supporting your success!

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Financial Empowerment

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Online only
Take Control of your money. In this presentation you will learn to create a plan for your money and tips for reducing your spending.

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Creating and Maintaining Wellness Practices as a College Student

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Online only
We all know that school can be stressful, and the Mental Health team at BVC is here to help. Learn some fun and practical strategies to help you create and maintain healthy patterns while you are at college and hopefully beyond. We will teach you:

1. Tools for decreasing stress and anxiety.
2. Everyday wellness practices, like mindfulness.
3. How and where to ask for help when you need it.

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Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Session

2:05 PM - 2:35 PM
Online only
What's Your WIL? Work integrated learning(WIL) is often viewed as practicum, work experience, or placement.  But it's so much more than that! WIL Services at Bow Valley College will provide an overview of your program's WIL opportunity, finding information about the different types of WIL and where to find information for your program's WIL. Early knowledge and information will give you the best opportunity for success in WIL!

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Passcode: AJDbrw

Program Breakout Session

Health and Human Services Management Post-Diploma Certificate

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Online via Microsoft Teams

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Passcode: V3Am5s

Contact us

Bow Valley College Student Services
Services to help you thrive in school, in work, and in life.
1st Floor, South Campus
403-410-1440
learnersuccess@bowvalleycollege.ca

Make the most of your campus experience!
Come to Student Services for support with accommodations, finances, career services, awards, student loans and much more!

Check Student eNews weekly for events and activities on campus.

Get set up for success and meet with a Success Advisor. Click here to book an appointment.

Visit the Library for Tutoring, Writing Support and Technology Support.