• November University News



• November University News Continued

1. Setting Goals
   At the beginning of each term, set specific and realistic goals for each subject that you are taking and commit to a plan of action as to how you will achieve them. Keep your goals somewhere visible so that you will be continually reminded of them.

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2. Tracking Assignments
   Keep track of your assignments. Use a 'to do' list for your day tasks and a monthly calendar to record tests and assignments.

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3. Planning Your Time
   Get into the habit of planning - at the beginning of each week, every night before you go to bed, and everytime you sit down to study. Plans give you purpose and help you work smarter and more effectively.

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4. Taking Notes In Class
   Listen actively in class and record key points in your own words. Re-read your notes A.S.A.P. after class (alsays on the same day) to clarify misunderstandings and reinforce learning.

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5. Reviewing Material
   Remember - just because you understand your material does not necessarily mean you will be able to recall it on tests and exams. Practice retrieving information from your long term memory by covering the page and repeating the information back to yourself.

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6. Reading text Books
   Always survey a chapter (skim introduction, summary, headings, graphs) prior to reading in depth. This provides a framework for remembering and helps to improve reading retention.

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7. Remembering What You Read
   Read actively to answer questions - write notes on key points - and test your knowledge by repeating the information back to yourself.

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8. Preparing For Exams
   
   Remember the three steps to successful exam study:
   
   
   • Formulate questions on important material.
     
     
   • Write out and check answers to questions.
     
     
   • Practice recall by covering the page and repeating the answers.
     
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9. Writing Exams
   
   When writing exams:
   
   
   • Take time at the start to skim the exam and budget your time based on marks for each question.
     
     
   • Establish your plan of attack - start with the easy questions first.
     
     
   • On essay questions, prepare an outline before beginning to write.
     
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10. Keeping Fit
    Physical health and fitness improve mental stamina. To perform at your best, eat sensibly, get plenty of sleep and try to incorporate regular exercise into your lifestyle.
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11. Coping With Stress
    Learn the skill of relaxation. Take 15 to 20 minutes a day to clear the mind - a kind of mini vacation from daily stresses and strains.
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12. Overcoming Negative Thinking
    Become aware of negative habits of thinking such as perfectionism, excessive competitiveness and feelings of inadequacy that may be causing stress and anxiety, Consciously practice thinking about yourself and seeing yourself in more positive ways.
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1.Career Cruisingan interactive career resource to help you make the right career choice. It includes in-depth profiles of hundreds of different careers, detailed information on colleges and universities, and something no other resource has: multimedia interviews with real people in every career. What better way to learn about careers than from the people who know them best?

2.Virtual Community Resource CentreThis website offers practical information regarding career planning, changing careers, and the successful transition from school to work.

3.How to market yourselfcareer choices, jobs, success on the job … and more.

4.Jobs CanadaPost your resume, or check for jobs posted!

5.Job ProfilesThis website gives information on the rewards, stresses, challenges etc. of hundreds of careers as told by people in those careers.

6.Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)National Job Bank.
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7.Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) National Youth SiteThis is a site to visit when looking for new youth employment programs.

8.HRDC"Jobfutures" - gives detailed information on thousands of careers, the required education, salaries, future job prospects in each field to 2004, and much more. The next two websites in this list are taken from within this site.

9."What can I do with a degree in …..:?" Check out this website for some answers.

10.Ontario JobfuturesCurrent trends and future outlook of 157 occupations in Ontario.

11.From A to Zfor thousands of jobs, this HRDC website gives a detailed description of each, the required education and training, salaries, the future outlook … and more.

12.Related to the previous sitethis one gives details on thousands of fields of study, with more info on programs of study, salaries, jod prospects and much more….
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13.This site gives information mainly on jobs that require college rather than university trainingJob descriptions, training needed, salaries, and much more. Click on "Occupations Index".

14.If you still haven’t found the career description you are looking forhere is another source in a similar format – job descriptions, salaries, education and training needed and much more …

15.Canada Work InfoNetCareers, self-employment, and much more.

16.Career MosaicThis website is a national job database.

17.Career GatewayThese pages provide a starting point for exploration of many online career- and employment-related resources.

18.Have a question you can’t seem to find the answer to?Ask the onlineVirtual Career Counselor.
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19.Career Resource CentrePost your resume, or search for a job.

20.Youth EmploymentOnline exercises to help you define your skills and Interests

21.WorkopolisFind the right job by choosing a category, an industry and a region

22.Career ClickSearch for job postings by category and location.

23.HDRC’s Career Awareness Websitehelps young people make better career decisions in today’s job market

24.Post your resume, search for jobs, job descriptions, visit career centre…..

25.Canadian Information Centre for International CredentialsIf you are new to Canada and would like information on studying or working in Canada.
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ONTARIO UNIVERSITY APPLICATION

1.Ontario Universities Application Centre

2.Explore Ontario’s universities at “MyFuture”

3.Ontario School Counsellors’ Association.

4.online student calendarsapplication forms (outside Ontario), and all the information about programs and application that you need to know for 92 Canadian universities.

5.If you need to write TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Languagethis site gives you valuable information on how to prepare for the test.
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CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES

1.Canadian University and College ProgramsThis site organizes all college and university programs in alphabetical order.

2.School FinderA search engine for Canadian colleges and universities

3.Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)search for any Canadian university program in just about any field.

4.Related to the previous sitethis site links to the online student calendars, application forms, and all the information about programs and application that you need to know for 92 Canadian universities.

5.Integrated Network of Disability Information and Education (Indie)
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U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES

1.College Board OnlineRegister and prepare for the SAT; find out about US universities – which one is the right one for you … and much more.

2.Questions and Answers about the SAT.

3.Free SAT, ACT AND GRE preparation.

4.School FinderInfo On Schools, Scholarships and Careers

5.universities throughout the U.Sas well as scholarship, financial aid, SAT, ACT tips and more.
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6.World Wide Colleges and Universities

7.Schools Sponsoring NCAA Sports

8.USNews Colleges and Careers Center

9.Penny Bissett – International University Fairs

10.Internet Universities.

11.Thinking about applying to a U.S. university for a sports scholarship? You must first apply to the NCAA Clearinghouse.

12.This website allows you to use a common application form for 227 different U.S.

13.CollegeNet.This site gives information and also allows you to apply online to hundreds of US universities.
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ONTARIO COLLEGE APPLICATION

1.Ontario College Application Service

2.The online version of CommuniCAATthe official publication of the Ontario College Application Services.

3.links to the online calendars of all Ontario colleges.

4.Ontario College Program LocatorUse the locator to find out which programs are offered at Ontario's 25 Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology, three Agricultural Colleges and the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences.

5.The Garfield Weston Merit Scholarshipfor Colleges is a program designed to identify, recognize and reward well-rounded students and adults who intend to undertake full-time study in a two or three year program leading to a diploma at one of our participating colleges.
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6.The Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC)maintains a database of Full-time Programs offered at Canada's 175 colleges and institutes. This site allows you to search for a particular program at any of Canada’s 175 colleges.

7.Thinking About Transferring from College to University?If you are in College, or you are a graduate of an Ontario College, and you are thinking about continuing your education at an Ontario University, this website allows you to search the possible university programs that you may be able to apply to.

8.If you need to write TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)this site gives you valuable information on how to prepare for the test.

9.Hear from college graduates and their employersabout the college experience and training.

10.School FinderA search engine for Canadian colleges and universities
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SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION

1.Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

2.Visit this sitefor lots of tips and strategies on how to finance your postsecondary education, and graduate debt-free.

3.OSAP's"Aiming For The Top Tuition Scholarship".

4.The Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundationwas created by the Government of Canada to increase access to post-secondary education by reducing student indebtedness. The Foundation grant awards to students who are in financial need and demonstrate merit.

5.A free, searchable Canadian Scholarship database.

6.Scholarships Canada
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7.Scholarship and Financial Aid at Ontario's universitiesThis site gives a quick link scholarship and financial aid section of the universities' websites

8.Scholarship and Financial Aid at Ontario's collegesThis site gives a quick link scholarship and financial aid section of the colleges’ websites.

9.Bank Of Montrealthe most comprehensive on student loans and student lines of credit.

10.This Royal Banklink gives information on bank loans and student lines of credit to finance your education.

11.CIBCoffers a student line of credit.

12.TD Canada Trustoffers a student line of credit.
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13.School FinderInfo On Schools, Scholarships and Careers

14.TD Canada Trust Scholarshipsfor Outstanding Community Leadership.

15.International Education Finance Corporation

16.The Garfield Weston Merit Scholarshipfor Colleges is a program designed to identify, recognize and reward well-rounded students and adults who intend to undertake full-time study in a two or three year program leading to a diploma at one of our participating colleges.

17.The Canadian Scholarship Trust PlanFor parents to plan for their children’s future education.

18.Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited Scholarship Fundfor Disabled Students.
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19.Telesat Canada Satellite Engineering Scholarship.

20.Chinese Canadian Youth Achievement Awards-Deadline : November 2001. Download the application.

21.Wendy’s Classic Achiever High School Scholarship Awards.If you wish to be nominated, come to the guidance office.

22.The Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program.

23.The Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces Foundation Scholarship.
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24.Burger King Scholars Program – application information and forms.

25.The Miller Thomson Foundation Scholarship.

26.Canadian Association of Principals Leadership Award Scholarship.

27.CMA Canada Scholarship – for students enrolling in business studies at an Ontario university.

28.The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario’s Community Volunteer Award for Students.

29.The Mon Sheong Foundation Awards of Excellence.The school nominates two students. If you wish to be nominated, contact the guidance office.

30.John Brooks Community Foundation and Scholarship Fund.

31.Nacel Canada Inc. Language Exchange Program.
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RESIDENCE AND HOUSING INFORAMTION

1.Housing and residence information at Ontario's universities.

2.Housing and residence information at Ontario's colleges.
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STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

1.Special needs sections of Ontario's colleges' websites.

2.Special needs sections of Ontario's universities' websites.
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VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

1.Volunteer Canada

2.International Year of Volunteers:find links to hundreds of organizations across Canada that need volunteers.

3.York region volunteers

4.Heart and Stroke Foundation
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5.Canadian Red Cross

6.Canadian Cancer Society.

7.Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

8.Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

9.United Way of York Region.

10.Junior Achievement of Toronto and York Region.
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RESUME WRITING AND INTERVIEWS

1.Advice and links to resume writing and cover letters.

2.Tips on resume writing, interview skills and job hunting techniques.

3.Your guide to resume writing.

4.More tips on resume writing.

5.The "DamnGoodResume"Good advice on resume writing

6.More advice on resume writing.

7.JobstarThis site deals specifically with cover letters and resumes
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STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS

1."Minding Your Own BusinessHRDC website helps you decide if running a business is a realistic career choice for you.

2.tips for starting your own business
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ALTERNATIVES TO DAY SCHOOL

1.York Region District School Board – Continuing Education

2.The GED (General Educational Development)This site is for those who do not have a high school diploma, but would like to get a Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate issued by the Ministry of Education. Employers and colleges recognize it as equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

3.Independent Learning Centre (ILC)Correspondence Courses.
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APPRENTICESHIPS

1.This Ministry of Educationgives information and links to apprenticeships programs offered in Ontario

2.Thinking about a career in the construction industry? Check out this website!

3.information on construction, industrial, service and other skilled trades in Ontario.
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GETTING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

1.York Region District School Board’s Guidance - gives you a complete description of all the requirements for an Ontario high school diploma, how to plan your four years, how to get help, and links to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s description of courses.
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