2 nd Year Info Session

1. 2nd Year Info Session Hosted by: Life Sciences Student Council (LSSC) Friday September 14th 2012

2. Welcome to Life Sci!

3. Your LSSC

4. Important Resources Life Sciences Website: http://meds.queensu.ca/lifesciences/ LSSC Website: www.qlifesci.com Associate Dean of Life Sciences • Dr. Kawaja • Contact: liscbchm@queensu.ca Life Sciences Administrative Assistant • Katherine Rudder • Contact: lifesci@queensu.ca LSSC Admin Co-Chairs • Suzette & Tiana • Contact: queens.lssc@gmail.com

5. www.qlifesci.com

6. Twitter @LifeSciQueensU

7. Alliances With Test Prep Companies The Princeton Review • $300 off • MCAT/DAT/LSAT/GRE/GMAT Medapplications.com • $95 off Mock Interview • $50 off CASPer simulation

8. In 2nd year I wish I knew… • No, LifeScis are not blood sucking vampires. You can (and should) make study groups! • How good a study spot Bracken Library is. • Don’t try to make it the same as first year, find new study habits. • Pick courses you like not ones you think will be “bird courses”. You’ll get a better mark and remember more. Plus it’s more rewarding. • How approachable everyone on LSSC is! They can office advice on courses, time management, career options, etc. • How much work can be done during the breaks between class. • A schedule is key to balance work, school and play! • How important summer is for figuring out stuff about your future. • In 2nd year you don’t have to take MBIO and STATS with the rest of the full SSP course load. • 2nd year may be tough, but you can do it!

9. How To Get Involved on Council 2nd Year Rep Elections • 3 positions available • Campaign • Monday Sept 17th – Wednesday Sept 19th @ midnight • Declare Candidacy (250 word blurb about yourself) • Monday Sept 17th by midnight to queens.lssc@gmail.com • Elections • Thursday Sept 20th – Friday Sept 21st Social Committee Hiring • 12 positions available • Applications • Available on LSSC website • Due Friday Sept 21st at 3pm in BotterellRm 813 • Interviews Saturday Sept 22nd & Sunday Sept 23rd

10. How To Get Involved in Life Sci

11. Athletics

12. Athletic Details Intramurals • Dodgeball • Thursdays • Volleyball Tier 3 • Wednesdays • E-mail lifesciathletics@gmail.com BEWICS • Sports Weekend in January • Play other departments/clubs • Rugby-Basketball, Water-Volleyball, Innertube-Waterpolo, Floorball, Wheelchair Ultimate Frisbee

13. Socials

14. Social Details Beer With Profs • Tuesday October 2nd @ the Grad Club • Chat with your professors & get to know them! Life Sci Night Out • Mid-November • Fun times! Banquet • Beginning of Winter Term @ The Renaissance • Formal dinner & dance

15. Academics

16. Academic Details LifeSaver • Course reviews from upper years on www.qlifesci.com Lecture Recordings • Taken by year reps • Uploaded to <www.qlifesci.com> weekly Life Sci With Benefits • Thursdays from 5-6pm in Kingston Red Room • Common study space only for LifeScis • Meet fellow LifeScis & ask upper years questions Mentorship • Mid-October for 2 weeks & Mid-February for 2 weeks • Casual small group meetings with a prof of your choice

17. Academic Details Career Nights • Fall Term: Professional School • Presentations by a Dentist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Lawyer, Chiropractor, and Occupational Therapist • Winter Term: Graduate School • Presentations by researchers & public health professionals 499 Info Night & Office Hours • End of November • Learn how to get a 499 • Talk to current 499 students Flashcards • Exam study resource through www.qlifesci.com • Upload home-made flashcards covering content from a class lecture • View flashcards from other lectures made by your peers

18. QUESTIONS? queens.lssc@gmail.com www.qlifesci.com