Real Life 101 March 2009 | Volume 9
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Tips for Controlling Cravings
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by SANDRA ACE, RD
Get ready to
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headlines UW Alumni and Student Connections | 4 Intent to Graduate Reminder | 4 Framing Your Degree| 4 Preparing for Graduation| 5 Get your Real Life 101 Handbook| 5 Looking for a Job in Information Technology? | 5 Attention AHS Students! | 6 Islamic Information Booth | 7
Features Tips for Applying to Graduate and Professional School | 8 Controlling Cravings | 9
Events Noon Hour Concert Series | 10 Lecture: Inuit and the Canadian Arctic | 12
Archives 2006 Sept | Oct | Nov Mazatlan, Mexico. Photo by Ethan Obliak.
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March/April
International 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/
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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
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Concert: Music of Edvard Grieg Solo Piano and Voice; CGUC Chapel @ 12:30pm
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Warrior Weekends; SLC Great Hall @ 7pm www.warriorweekends.uwaterloo.ca
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Warrior Weekends; SLC Great Hall @ 7pm www.warriorweekends.uwaterloo.ca
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Winter Term classes end
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Drop, Penalty 2 Period ends; last day to drop a course without a petition English Language Proficiency Exam (ELPE) in the PAC http://elpp.uwaterloo.ca/
Concert: From Africa “Daughter of Olapa”; CGUC Chapel @ 12:30pm
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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
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Warrior Weekends; SLC Great Hall @ 7pm www.warriorweekends.uwaterloo.ca
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International Celebrations Week (March 2-6) Warrior Weekends; SLC Great Hall @ 7pm www.warriorweekends.uwaterloo.ca
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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
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On campus exams begin (April 8-24) http://www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/ exams/schedule.pdf
University holiday: Good Friday, University closed
Easter weekend, University closed; no examinations scheduled
Distance Education examination days (April 14-15) http://www.registrar.uwaterloo.ca/ exams/schedule.pdf
Winter Term grades appear in Quest http://www.quest.uwaterloo.ca/
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UW Alumni and Student Connections
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here are many different ways that UW alumni (graduates) give back to UW students. UW alumni often: •
Return as guest speakers
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Participate in career panels to share the secrets of their success, and the challenges they faced along the way mentor students
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Hire co-op students or new grads
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.
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?
Our vision is to have the strongest relationships between students and alumni of any
Chris Duffy cduffy@uwaterloo.ca Alumni Affairs
Intent to Graduate Reminder A
s 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 4 | REAL life 101 | March 2009
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.
Please email me your stories and suggestions. Your ideas will help shape the way alumni and students connect at UW.
Framing Your Degree
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raduated? 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.
Preparing for Graduation A
s 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 midJune (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
Get Your Real Life 101 Handbook! A
s 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
http://www.registrar.uwaterloo. ca/convocation/index.html Students 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. Looking for a Job in Information Technology? Check out this website: DiscoverIT (http://www. discoverit.org) Nearly half of the jobs in North America involve working with information technology. Here's a site designed to make you aware of the vast possibilities for IT careers.
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.
You'll find: • Career descriptions • Career planning guides • Industry profiles • Tips on stress management 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. March 2009 | REAL life 101 | 5
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Attention AHS Students!
AHS Grad Send-Off Don’t miss this year’s AHS Grad Class Send-Off event When: Tuesday March 10, 5:30-7:00pm Where: The University Club Why: Celebrate with your friends, professors, staff members and meet AHS alumni Alumni Guest Speakers: Bob Hunter, KIN ’76, LLD ’07 Executive VP, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Mano Watsa, RLS ‘99 Co-owner and President, Point Guard College Shelagh Maloney, HSG’87 Executive Director, External Liaison, Canada Health Infoway Complimentary beverage and snacks, as well as door prizes will be available. Email Mike Iley: miley@healthy.uwaterloo.ca to sign-up by March 9
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3rd Annual Aftab Patla Memorial Cup Hockey Game When: Thursday March 26th 4pm Pre-game BBQ in BMH Student Lounge 5pm Puck Drop at CIF Year-end Bomber Party to follow Why: 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.
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AHS Grad Ball Who: Graduating AHS Students When: Saturday March 21 Where: Delta Hotel, Downtown Kitchener Why: 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 kschulz@healthy.uwaterloo.ca.
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WEDNESDAYS 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM SLC Great Hall/Vendor Alley
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Get FREE: The Holy Qur’an Books/DVDs Workshops/Movie Nights Visit to Local Mosque Visit online today to get free copy of the Holy Qur’an or email info@uwislam.com for more information
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Tips for Applying to Graduate or Professional School
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any 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). □ 8 | REAL life 101 | March 2009
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Handouts Further Education, Dental School, Law School, MBA, Medical School, Optometry, Pharmacy, Teaching, and Personal Statement/Letter of Intent.
Workshops/Events Calendar Check the variety of workshops and events related to “Further Education” that we are offering.
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Career-Related Websites
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Individual Appointments
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.
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 Planning Professional/Graduate School Application Personal Statement Review Professional School Mock Interview
Controlling Cravings by Sandy Ace, RD Health Services Dietician
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f 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
milk products, meat or a meat alternative and small amounts of healthy fat. Including a proteinrich 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.
yourself your favourite foods will only make cravings more intense.
Crave-proof your environment
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.
If you find it hard to resist potato chips, make it easy on yourself and don’t keep them in Write down everything you eat the house. Stock up on healthy, and drink for a week, paying satisfying munchies, like cut-up particular attention to situations raw vegetables with low-fat dip, or moods that instigate cravings. spicy hummus with whole wheat Do they seem to come at certain mini-pitas, yogurt with fresh fruit times of the day? How long since and crunchy low-fat granola, your last meal or snack and what baked tortilla chips with salsa, or did you eat? Were you bored, whole grain English muffins with tired, angry, sad or anxious? Once peanut butter. you recognize what triggers your cravings, developing strategies to Indulge sometimes manage them can be easier. Allow yourself to enjoy a Look at your diet to see moderate portion of the food what improvements you you crave. Got to have cookies? can make Take a ten minute walk to the neighbourhood coffee shop Are you skipping breakfast or with just enough money to buy lunch? Dieting or missing meals one or two. Craving chips? Buy is a sure-fire way to set yourself yourself a single serving bag at up for cravings later in the the convenience store and enjoy day. Eat three balanced meals them down to the last crumb. The that consist of whole grains, feeling of deprivation that comes vegetables and fruit, low fat when you consistently deny
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
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. □ March 2009 | REAL life 101 | 9
Ev e n ts
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INU I T A N D T H E CANA DI A N A RC T IC : Sovereignty Begins at Home Mary Simon, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) will deliver a “State of the Union” address to Canadians about the place Inuit hold in Canada, communicate issues that Inuit are currently facing in ����, and convey the social, political, and economic agenda of the Inuit of Canada.
This lecture is part of the UW DIRECTIONS Conference. Date: Tuesday, March �, ���� Time: �:�� p.m. Location: MacKirdy Hall, St. Paul’s College University of Waterloo, ��� Westmount Ave. W. RSVP on-line at: marysimonlecture.eventbrite.com FREE ADMISSION AND FREE PARKING For more information contact Brandi Gillett Woods at bgillett@uwaterloo.ca ���-���-����, ext. �����
Presented in partnership by: UW Aboriginal Services Office Academic Support Centre, Canadian International Council and the University of Waterloo
MARY SIMON
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