FSSH Uni Life Hacks

Mondays

2:10-3 p.m.

January 23

You will learn strategies that increase motivation and focus, and how to create new habits. These strategies will not only help you find success in university, but in all areas of your life, including tips on time and course load management.

Offered by the Student Learning Centre.

February 27

In this workshop, we will talk about the sections in an essay, tips for revising your essay, and writing resources.

Offered by the Student Learning Centre

March 27

Mental Health services; Is it time to break up with stress? Please join us to learn about various strategies to reduce stress and maintain wellness. You will also hear about university services available to students to help manage stress. This workshop is facilitated by mental health services staff and mental health peer mentors.

Offered by Student Mental Health Services

Monday, March 20

12 to 12:30 pm

Sweat and Recovery*

(Registration required)

Low impact active movements to build up a sweat, followed by some recovery stretching & guided breath work.

Offered by Athletics and Recreation

Monday, March 20

12:30 to 1 p.m.

Get moving, get grounded and get lifted. 

Wellness Walks is a free and fun opportunity that promotes physical and mental health by getting mindful walking breaks during the busy school and workday. Come out for a walk to restore your concentration, uplift your mood, decrease your stress and be a part of your campus community. All students, staff and faculty are invited to participate.

Offered by Athletic and Recreation

Planning—especially when it comes to your finances—is very important. Join our Student Awards and Financial Aid (SAFA) team for a presentation with a question-and-answer period about government student assistance programs (e.g. OSAP) and other financial aid options, available during your time at Ontario Tech.

Offered by Financial Aid

The Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU) is here to help enhance your student experience! From Health and Dental to Esports to Wellness and orientation events, we at the OTSU want to support you and help make the most of your years here at Ontario Tech! Come learn about the services and supports we have at the OTSU and how to get involved with us! Whether it's through the various clubs and societies or our advocacy committees, we have so many different opportunities to choose from!

Offered by the Ontario Tech University Student Union

Do you ever feel like your study habits simply aren’t cutting it? Do you wonder what you could be doing to perform better in class and on exams? In this workshop, students will learn about how much to study, when to study, and how best to study in university. Students will also gain valuable knowledge about the best study strategies founded in scientific research.

Offered by the Student Learning Centre, Student Life

Have you ever gone grocery shopping and come home just to realize you have not actually bought any real food to eat? Have you ever thought that you simply do not have enough time to make good, delicious food? Have you looked at your monthly statement and realized you have spent the vast majority of your money on food that you didn’t actually like? Well, this session is for you! In this session we will discuss some tips and tricks for reducing your grocery bill, buying healthy items, and getting the most out of your time when preparing food. We will discuss the fundamentals of making various types of stews, how to make rice that is both delicious and varied, and few quick meals for those in a hurry. I will be discussing some foundational techniques that you can use to make your own meals rather than a recipe or two that you will forget down the line. I am hoping to show you that you can make a meal for under $5.00 that is nutritious, healthy, and filling not to mention worthy of being on any fine dining menu. All you need to bring with you is a pen and paper and a sense of adventure.

Offered by Dr. Amir Mostaghim

Women's History Month: Women and work

This talk explores stories of women's labour in Oshawa, Ontario and Canada in the early twentieth century. We will consider the things that have shaped women's experience with work, and what--if anything--has changed from the past to the present. 

Offered by Professor Amanda Robinson

NOTE: This session will take place from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Join us to learn a wide variety of strategies to recognize and manage stress, and to improve your sense of well-being.  Hear about university services available to students to help manage stress. 

Offered by Student Mental Health Services

Exams are coming up soon and, for many students, this can be a time that is filled with stress and anxiety. However, with the knowledge of a few evidence-based study strategies and stress management techniques, students can minimize stress, study effectively, and feel more confident in their abilities. In this workshop, students will learn organizational strategies and tips for managing their exams.

Offered by the Student Learning Centre, Student Life

We all know that regular physical activity is associated with a plethora of mental and physical health benefits. Yet, most Canadians aren’t meeting the minimum recommendations for weekly movement. In this session, learn about the evidence behind the benefits of physical activity, and the simple ways in which you can integrate it into your life for lifelong changes that lead to long-term benefits. This session is focused on appreciating individual differences, and creating a plan that works for you.

Offered by Dr. Shilpa Dogra, Faculty of Health Sciences

This presentation focuses on the importance of using different techniques of mindfulness to unlock your true potential and enhance imagination. The purpose of the presentation is for students to use this to improve focus in their career, recognize the importance of mindfulness when job searching, and heighten self-awareness.

Offered by Career Services

Why do we have emotions? How do our emotions impact our motivations and behaviours? How can they affect our thinking? How can we use this information to manage our emotions – and even be happier?

Offered by Dr. Tanya Karam-Zanders

Meet with the Academic Advising team in a virtual group setting to get all your questions answered as you complete your semester. We will focus on protecting your GPA, when to drop a course, academic standing and much more!

Offered by Academic Advising