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NOVA SCIENTIA

NOVA SCIENTIA. Nova Scientia simply means New Science in Latin. We got this name because most of our club members were science students in the first couple of years of our club history. . Residence?. WELCOME TO NOVA SCIENTIA. Welcome to the Club. YOU GUYS MADE A GREAT CHOICE. WHY?.

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NOVA SCIENTIA

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  1. NOVA SCIENTIA Nova Scientia simply means New Science in Latin. We got this name because most of our club members were science students in the first couple of years of our club history. 

  2. Residence?

  3. WELCOME TO NOVA SCIENTIA Welcome to the Club

  4. YOU GUYS MADE A GREAT CHOICE

  5. WHY?

  6. You Shall See

  7. By now you probably know what the club is about….

  8. But if you don’t….

  9. Ask this guy

  10. -improve academics -meet new people -get study tips/notes/quizzes from uppers -discounts at united, star, etc!

  11. Brief Club Info! • Academic study groups almost every week on first year and sometimes second year courses • Usually it is run by second year, third year, sometimes fourth year, probably not fifth year, definitely not sixth year • Our social events are not just academic we have more social events which will be explained later on • We are going to have lots and lots of fun together muwahahaha

  12. History of Nova Scientia • Formed Jan 2008 as first academic organization • 2008-2010 • Use to be a blog covering science and technology • Launched podcast on site and Itunes • Under grad could shared unique opinion, views, perspective of what mattered. • 2010-2012 • Lack of social events killed member base • Was too focused on academics • Changed to adapt not just science but different majors • Changed to academic tutorials • Increased social events • Warm atmosphere to members!

  13. Vision HELP YOU SUCCEED

  14. Member Benefits

  15. Management Team •     President: June Wang •       VP Event: Bruce Tang •       VP Marketing: Jessica He •       VP Finance: Lana Rao • VP of IT: Umar Azhar & Saad Ahmed • VP of Entertainment: Albert Tai

  16. Sponsors • United • Star • More coming soon!

  17. Management Position Available • Executive of Presentation • Executive of IT

  18. President SpeechJUNE WANG

  19. AcademicsBy Tracy WANG

  20. Most Important Most Important ATTEND NOVA’s review session and Academic Events

  21. Preparation • Class enrollment/ selection • Transfer Credit • Consult Counsellor • Textbooks • Brand new • Used • Western Book Store/ Kijiji/Ebay/Dealers • Overload Permit From Dean’s Office

  22. For Your Everyday Study • Preview Textbook • Lecture • ALWAYS GO TO CLASS ( I KNOW ITS TEMPTING) • Don’t focus on copying slides • Understand content • Capture Key Points • Pay attention to Examples • IF English is not your language • Communicate with TA, prof, other classmates • Record lec • Review in time (DON’T PUT IT OFF!)

  23. Assignments & Quizzes • Assignments • Start it the day its assigned and break it into stages • Quizzes • Learn from the mistakes • Collect/swap quizzes to learn more • Nova also has some quizzes to learn but don’t just depend on it

  24. Exam • Find a Quiet Place • Turn off distraction • Study Group with NOVA • Don’t stay up late • Relax before Exam • Eat blueberry before exam (WTF? ) • Attend NOVA sessions • Learn exam taking strategies with upper years

  25. Beyond CLASS • Read News • Read Books • Befriend TA/profs • MAKE SOME FRIENDS • Clubs • Residence • Class • Improve English • Many methods (best talking with friends)

  26. FAQ

  27. Social NetworkBy Cocoa Gao

  28. University isn’t just about GPA • Make friends! Hang out with different people! Attend parties! • Befriend Profs/T.A.s • GET DRUNK! • Attend professional conferences to learn more! • Come to NOVAs EVENTS

  29. Clubs • Attend regular meeting & events • Make friends  through the clubs • Be part of it more! • Apply for executive! • • For international students, check IESC • Use UWO OC center to find many events!

  30. Jobs • Use UWO career center (jobs are posted frequently) • Use other job searching tool site • Kijji London • Emonster • Connect with professors (to find research jobs) • Work permits /SIN for international student • Develop beneficial skills for jobs • Oral, interview strategies, computer skills, etc • Job related training/info sessions @ School • Student development center

  31. Volunteer • On Campus • Student development center / student career center • Off Campus • Resource: Student career center / Pillar nonprofit network / London public library/ YMCA

  32. LIFEBy Jimmy Sandra Hoe

  33. Weather

  34. Housing

  35. London Transit

  36. Shopping

  37. Sports & Entertainment

  38. NOVA EVENTS by Bruce Tang

  39. Events • Academics • Social Events

  40. Ask us QUESTIONS

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