Thanks to everyone who attended October's Career 101: Career Prep for Freshmen where we learned how to build resumes, network, and maximize our summer. Couldn't make it? Watch our video or download slides here.
Next up, join us TODAY, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 3:00-5:00 PM in Mudd Hall (MHP) 203 for Thriving Through Your First Year. It's our last event of the fall where you can
- Catch up with classmates
- De-stress with therapy dog, BB
- Enjoy refreshments
- Build final exam care packages with free scantrons, blue books, snacks, stress balls and more
- And connect with support services from across Dornsife & USC!
Those who visit four (4) or more Dornsife or USC booths can enter a raffle for such prizes as USC Bookstore swag and tickets to the upcoming USC vs. UCLA football game! Reserve your spot below.
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ADVISING ADVICE
Elective Extravaganza!
Sure, you know about General Education categories, Major and Minor courses, and the Foreign Language requirement. But can you take courses just for fun? The answer is yes!
Consider 1 and 2-unit Degree Electives to round out your spring registration. Degree Electives are courses that are not required for any specific program. But they can help you explore interests related to your academic goals or add to your personal enrichment. They also count toward the 128 units needed for graduation! Download our flyer below for some Spring 2024 options.
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RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT
Forging Faculty Connections
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Meeting with faculty during office hours can sound a little scary. But when you need help in their classes or want to learn more about what they teach, office hours are the best times to chat with them! And did you know that faculty are required to offer office hours? That means these hours are meant for you!
Click the flyer below for tips on connecting with faculty.
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Mental Health Tips for Finals Season
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With finals season just around the corner, stress levels are running high. Here are some helpful tips to emerge from finals season with your mental health intact.
Focus on your biological needs
- Food, water, sleep: the big three. This stuff may seem obvious, but it’s easy to let it slip through the cracks when you’re stressed.
- Move your body, get some sunlight, talk to someone.
- Clean your space and keep up your hygiene.
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Take study breaks
- Research shows that breaks are essential for productive studying. Snacks, walks, power naps.
- Take breaks from screens to prevent eye strain.
- Leave your study space and change up the scenery.
- Build breaks into your study routine with the Pomodoro Technique and Tracker.
Time management
Talk to someone
Treat yourself
- Build yourself a finals care package, do yoga, and meet our therapy dog named BB at Dornsife FYE’s Thriving Through Your First Year event!
- Practice mindfulness with Mindful SC.
- Reward yourself for your hard work, and set time aside to do something you love.
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Finals can feel overwhelming, but by making intentional choices, you can manage stress and take care of your mental health while still achieving your academic goals.
Dornsife First-Year Advising wishes you good luck on finals! You got this!
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JOIN THE TEAM
Be a Dornsife Advising Administrative Intern!
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Dornsife Undergraduate Advising is looking for a first-year student to join the administrative intern team. Click the flyer above to apply!
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Upcoming Events
TUE & WED, NOV 28-29
11 AM-11:45 AM
Kortschak Center | Online Test Taking Workshop (Zoom)
Events with an asterisk* may count toward an FYE prize! Visit FYE for details.
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Fall 2023 Registration Calendar
NOV 22 - 26
Thanksgiving Break
FRI, DEC 1
Fall Semester classes end
DEC 2 - 5
Study days
DEC 6 - 13
Final examinations
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Spring 2024 Registration Calendar
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