real life 101 - march 2009

March 2009 | VoluMe 9

Real life 101

Get ready to

Graduate!

7Tips for Controlling Cravings p.7 by SANDRA ACE, RD

Graduate and Professional

School Application

Resources p.6

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March/aprilinternational celebrations Week (March 2-6) launch; slc atrium

international celebrations Week(March 2-6) international presentations; slc Multipurpose room

faculty of arts public lecture: Mary simon, president of inuit tapirisat Kanatami, “inuit and the canadian arctic: sovereignty Begins at home”; MacKirdy hall, st. paul’s college @ 7pm http://marysimonlecture.eventbrite.com/

international celebrations Week(March 2-6) Movie night: The Italian; Mc 2065 @ 7-9pm

climate change lecture: Mark serreze, university of colorado at Boulder, “cranking up the arctic heat”; fed hall @ 7pm

concert: from africa “daughter of olapa”; cGuc chapel @ 12:30pm

5 international celebrations Week(March 2-6) photo exhibit, slc Mpr @ 11am and cultural caravan; slc Great hall @ 6:30pm

concert: craig cardiff; humanities theatre @ 8pm, tickets: 519.888.4908

international Women’s day dinner with speaker yan li (confucius institute, renison uc); university club @ 5pm, tickets $32 at Humanities box office

international celebrations Week(March 2-6) Warrior Weekends; slc Great hall @ 7pmwww.warriorweekends.uwaterloo.ca

study of public service at uW; holiday inn 30 fairway rd. s., Kitchener @ 7:30-9:30am please register at http://publicservice.uwaterloo.ca/events/waterloo_registration.php

Warrior Weekends; slc Great hall @ 7pmwww.warriorweekends.uwaterloo.ca

Warrior Weekends; slc Great hall @ 7pmwww.warriorweekends.uwaterloo.ca

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3 Winter term classes end

8 on campus exams begin (april 8-24)http://www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/exams/schedule.pdf

27 Winter term grades appear in Quest http://www.quest.uwaterloo.ca/

7 drop, penalty 2 period ends; last day to drop a course without a petition

English Language Proficiency Exam (elpe) in the pachttp://elpp.uwaterloo.ca/

10 university holiday: Good friday, university closed

11 easter weekend, university closed; no examinations scheduled

14 distance education examination days(april 14-15)http://www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/exams/schedule.pdf

18 concert: Music of edvard Grieg solo piano and Voice;cGuc chapel @ 12:30pm

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Real life 101

http://marysimonlecture.eventbrite.com/

http://marysimonlecture.eventbrite.com/

www.warriorweekends.uwaterloo.ca

http://publicservice.uwaterloo.ca/events/waterloo_registration.php






http://www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/exams/schedule.pdf


http://www.quest.uwaterloo.ca/

http://elpp.uwaterloo.ca/




headlines UW Alumni and Student Connections

Graduated? anticipating receiving a very expensive

piece of paper in June? Want a stylish frame, complete with the university of Waterloo crest, to show off your achievment to the world?

How about a matching photo frame for your graduation portrait (... you know your Mom will want one)? answered yes to some of these questions?

Buy degree and portrait frames from the Office of alumni affairs! don’t wait in line for one at convocation, buy it online today.

there are many different ways that uW alumni (graduates)

give back to uW students.

uW alumni often:

return as guest speakers

Participate in career panels to share the secrets of their success, and the challenges they faced along the waymentor students

Hire co-op students or new grads

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a group of uW alumni have expressed interest in finding more meaningful opportunities to enhance the student experience. they want to help students get the best experience they can at uW. In response to this, alumni affairs is working with alumni, students, the Federation of Students and the Student Life Office to enhance the connections between alumni, students and the university.

our vision is to have the strongest relationships between students and alumni of any

university in Canada by 2017.as we move ahead in the process, we need your help.did a uW alumnus make an impact in your life? do you have suggestions for ways that uW alumni could add value to the student experience?

Please email me your stories and suggestions. your ideas will help shape the way alumni and students connect at uW.

Chris [email protected] affairs

as you approach the final stages of your academic

career at the university of Waterloo there are many things that have to be done. your intent to graduate form is among the most important of these things.

For undergraduate Students who want attend Spring Convocation and are taking classes this winter your deadline is March 1.

For undergraduate Students taking classes in the summer

that want to attend the Fall Convocation the due date for your intent to graduate form is august 1.

after this is done you can check quest to find out when you intent to graduate has been accepted, if you have any outstanding fees and to ensure that all you contact information is up-to-date.

If you need any more information visit http://www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/convocation/students.html.

Intent to Graduate Reminder

FramingYour Degree

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/convocation/students.html




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all focusing on the software and information technology sectors!

P.S. don’t forget to check Jobmine for all types of jobs including summer, graduating, part-time and even volunteer opportunities.

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Preparing for Graduation

as you enroll in your last courses to fulfill your

program requirements, it’s time to apply to graduate. the university of Waterloo has two convocations in mid-June (Spring) and late october (Fall). In order to complete your program and receive your diploma, you must apply to graduate. to graduate from the university of Waterloo, you will need to complete the following steps:

Consult with your faculty advisor regarding degree requirements

prior to applying for graduation.

Complete and submit your Intent to Graduate by March 1 for Spring, Convocation, and august 1 for Fall Convocation.Check your name and contact information on Quest.

Verify your eligibility to graduate with the academic Calendar or Program advisor.Pay any outstanding fees.Plan for your convocation – Check ceremony dates and times, arrival/regalia pickup times, etc. on the Registrar’s Office web site

http://www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/convocation/index.htmlStudents must apply to graduate by the deadlines specified — you may download the Intention to Graduate form from the Registrar ’s Office web site http://www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/convocation/forms.html.

Please do not wait until you have received your grades before you apply for graduation. If you have applied on time and it turns out that you will be unable to graduate, you can defer your convocation.

Get Your Real Life 101 Handbook!

as an upper year student you may be questioning

what lies beyond graduation. you should know that there are support services available and waiting to serve you as a uW graduate. Before your classes end, be sure to stop by the Student Life Office and pick up your copy of the real Life 101 Handbook.

We’re located in Needles Hall 1121, and we’re open from 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday-Fridays. the real Life 101 Handbook will be a great resource that contains information on: Graduate Studies, Careers and what

Career Services offers you, tips on managing your finances, how to be involved as an new alumni, and much more.

If you are off campus, you can also find a copy of the handbook online at www.studentlifeoffice.uwaterloo.ca/media.php.

http://www.discoverit.org

http://www.discoverit.org

www.jobmine.uwaterloo.ca

http://www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/convocation/index.html

http://www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/convocation/index.html

http://www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/convocation/forms.html



www.studentlifeoffice.uwaterloo.ca/media.php

www.studentlifeoffice.uwaterloo.ca/media.php

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When: thursday March 26th 4pm Pre-game BBQ in BMH Student Lounge 5pm Puck drop at CIF year-end Bomber Party to followWhy: Watch your fellow undergraduate students take on a team of grad students, faculty and staff members in an on-ice battle to raise funds for the Faculty’s late professor, dr. aftab Patla – a colleague, mentor, and friend. donations are appreciated.

Who: Graduating aHS StudentsWhen: Saturday March 21Where: delta Hotel, downtown KitchenerWhy: Celebrate with your friends and reflect on your time in AHS with an evening of great food, great music, and amazing times! tickets on sale in the BMH Foyer, February 25. For details contact Katie Schulz at [email protected].

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ahs Grad send-off

3rd annual aftab patla Memorial cup hockey Game

ahs Grad Ball

don’t miss this year’s aHS Grad Class Send-off event When: tuesday March 10, 5:30-7:00pmWhere: the university ClubWhy: Celebrate with your friends, professors, staff members and meet aHS alumni alumni Guest Speakers:Bob Hunter, KIN ’76, LLd ’07executive VP, Maple Leaf Sports and entertainment Mano Watsa, rLS ‘99Co-owner and President, Point Guard College Shelagh Maloney, HSG’87executive director, external Liaison, Canada Health Infoway Complimentary beverage and snacks, as well as door prizes will be available.

email Mike Iley: [email protected] to sign-up by March 9

attention aHS Students!headlines




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Get FREE:The Holy Qur’an

Visit online today to get free copy of the Holy Qur’anor email [email protected] for more information

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Books/DVDs

Workshops/Movie Nights

Visit to Local Mosque

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Tips for Applying to Graduate or

Professional School

Further education, dental School, Law School, MBa, Medical School, optometry, Pharmacy, teaching, and Personal Statement/Letter of Intent.

Many of you may be considering applying to

professional and graduate school. typically you apply to professional or graduate programs a year prior to your anticipated start date; however, prerequisites/experience are often (but not always) required in order to apply to the program of your choice. unfortunately, too many students leave researching this information too late and do not have the required prerequisites or experience when completing applications. For example, if you are considering applying to Faculties of education they all consider classroom experience an asset and it is important to have some experience with the age group that you wish to teach. If you are considering applying to become a doctor, optometrist, physiotherapist, or occupational therapist it is important that you have done some volunteer work and/or job shadowing. Being able to speak about these experiences when completing your application and in the interview will be an asset. Career Services has information to start you thinking about the required qualifications. More information is available from our website: www.careerservices.uwaterloo.ca). □

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Check out the “Further education” section. you may be interested in joining the uW Pre-Med Club, uW Pre-optometry Club, uW Pre-dental Club, or uW Pre-Pharmacy Club, or Legal Studies Society.

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Go to the “appointments” link on the Career Services homepage and follow the instructions to book an appointment. these are the appointment types related to “Further education”:

Professional/Graduate School PlanningProfessional/Graduate School applicationPersonal Statement reviewProfessional School Mock Interview

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handouts

Workshops/events calendar

career-related Websites

individual appointments

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www.careerservices.uwaterloo.ca

www.careerservices.uwaterloo.ca


by sandy ace, rdhealth services dietician

If you have an intense desire to eat certain foods, especially

when you feel stressed, upset or bored, you’re definitely not alone. Most people experience irresistible cravings for “comfort foods” like chips, cookies, ice cream and, of course, chocolate from time to time. While generally not a significant problem, out-of-control cravings can lead to emotional distress, feelings of guilt and/ or weight gain. If your cravings have progressed from the “occasional” to the “constant” category, then it’s important to develop some coping strategies.

Keep a food diary

Write down everything you eat and drink for a week, paying particular attention to situations or moods that instigate cravings. do they seem to come at certain times of the day? How long since your last meal or snack and what did you eat? Were you bored, tired, angry, sad or anxious? once you recognize what triggers your cravings, developing strategies to manage them can be easier.

Look at your diet to see what improvements you

can make

are you skipping breakfast or lunch? dieting or missing meals is a sure-fire way to set yourself up for cravings later in the day. eat three balanced meals that consist of whole grains, vegetables and fruit, low fat

milk products, meat or a meat alternative and small amounts of healthy fat. Including a protein-rich food like meat, fish, poultry, eggs, beans, lentils, tofu or nuts in a meal or snack means you’ll feel satisfied longer. Choosing high fibre foods such as 100% whole grain breads, crackers and cereals will help prevent blood sugar highs and lows that can bring on an overpowering urge to eat. aim to eat every three to four hours and have a balanced snack between meals, such as low-fat cheese with whole grain crackers and an apple.

Crave-proof your environment

If you find it hard to resist potato chips, make it easy on yourself and don’t keep them in the house. Stock up on healthy, satisfying munchies, like cut-up raw vegetables with low-fat dip, spicy hummus with whole wheat mini-pitas, yogurt with fresh fruit and crunchy low-fat granola, baked tortilla chips with salsa, or whole grain English muffins with peanut butter.

Indulge sometimes

allow yourself to enjoy a moderate portion of the food you crave. Got to have cookies? take a ten minute walk to the neighbourhood coffee shop with just enough money to buy one or two. Craving chips? Buy yourself a single serving bag at the convenience store and enjoy them down to the last crumb. the feeling of deprivation that comes when you consistently deny

yourself your favourite foods will only make cravings more intense.

Change your routine

If you routinely go to the cupboards before heading to your room to study or get out the snacks when tuning it to your favourite tV show, change things up. Plan to study in the library or eat only when you’re in the kitchen. Make a list of distractions you can enjoy rather than

turning to food

Food cravings usually fade with time, so think of other things that can help you to re-focus. a 15-minute walk can revitalize you during a monotonous afternoon study session. Listening to your favourite music or calling your friend can cheer you up after a less-than-hoped-for exam grade.

Never underestimate the power of a good night’s

rest

Getting seven to nine hours of sleep each night may help to balance hormones that regulate your appetite and, in particular, your desire for starchy foods like cookies, bread and pasta. Learn to listen to your body’s true hunger signals and find alternative ways to deal with emotions. If you feel unable to control food cravings on your own, make an appointment to talk to a health professional or counsellor on campus. □

Controlling Cravings

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INUIT AND THECANADIAN ARCTIC:Sovereignty Begins at Home

M A R Y S I M O N

This lecture is part of the UW DIRECTIONS Conference.

Date: Tuesday, March �, ��Time: �:�� p.m.Location: MacKirdy Hall, St. Paul’s CollegeUniversity of Waterloo, �� Westmount Ave. W.RSVP on-line at: marysimonlecture.eventbrite.com

FREE ADMISSION AND FREE PARKINGFor more information contactBrandi Gillett Woods at [email protected]��-��-��, ext. ��

Mary Simon, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK)will deliver a “State of the Union” address to Canadians about the place Inuithold in Canada, communicate issues that Inuit are currently facing in ��,and convey the social, political, and economic agenda of the Inuit of Canada.

PUBLIC LECTURE

Presented in partnership by:UW Aboriginal Services Office Academic Support Centre,

Canadian International Council and the University of Waterloo

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