2020
FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE Second Semester Calender JULY-NOVEMBER
contact details: mpho.thahale@wits.ac.za keitumetse.diseko@wits.ac.za
fIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
July 2020
15 JULY
21 JULY
LESSON PLAN
Resillience
Discussion that informs students of methods of coping with failure and success students informed on the resources available to help them with heir academics
Press the "RESET" button
Equip students with time management skills How to set SMART goals
28 JULY 2020
Plagiarism and Referencing 101
Helping students to understand different referencing methods and avoid plagairism ALL SESSIONS WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 16:0017:00 ONGOING PROGRAMS
Digital Skills shortcurse Virtual Wellness Get fit, stay healthy, manage your wellbeing
first year experience
August DATE: NO:
LESSON LN
4 AUGUST
2020
SELF- AWARENESS
steers students to be more aware of themselves and others emotional intelligence
11 AUGUST
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!! Discuss and create awareness around concepts of gender equality, gender inclusivity and transformation.
25 AUGUST CAMPUS CONVERSATIONS students S C Hgiven E D U L E platform to engage and speak on current affairs in Wits and SA as a whole. Helps create a sense of sproblem solving
ALL SESSIONS WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 16:0017:00
first year September experience 2020 8 SEPTEMBER
Resillience Discussion that informs students of methods of coping with failure and success
22 SEPTEMBER
10 SEPTEMBER Stress Management equipping students with tools to manage stress and anxiety
28Â SEPTEMBER First Year Webinar
Mentor check in
ALL SESSIONS WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 16:00-17:00
A virtual check in for first years to check how they have been coping Giving students platform to voice their experiences
first year October/ November experience 6 AND 13 OCTOBER
EXAM PREP Equipping students with study skills
9Â OCTOBER
Closure of mentorship programme
21 OCTOBER - 27 NOVEMBER
STUDY BREAK 21 October-1 November
EXAM SEASON 2 November- 27 November
ALL SESSIONS WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 16:00-17:00