2nd Year Info SessionHosted by: Life Sciences Student Council (LSSC)
Friday September 14th 2012
Welcome to Life Sci!
Your LSSC
Important ResourcesLife Sciences Website: http://meds.queensu.ca/lifesciences/LSSC Website: www.qlifesci.com
Associate Dean of Life Sciences• Dr. Kawaja• Contact: [email protected]
Life Sciences Administrative Assistant• Katherine Rudder• Contact: [email protected]
LSSC Admin Co-Chairs• Suzette & Tiana• Contact: [email protected]
www.qlifesci.com
Twitter @LifeSciQueensU
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
In 2nd year I wish I knew…1. No, LifeScis are not blood sucking vampires. You can (and should)
make study groups!2. How good a study spot Bracken Library is.3. Don’t try to make it the same as first year, find new study habits.4. 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.
5. How approachable everyone on LSSC is! They can office advice on courses, time management, career options, etc.
6. How much work can be done during the breaks between class.7. A schedule is key to balance work, school and play!8. How important summer is for figuring out stuff about your future.9. In 2nd year you don’t have to take MBIO and STATS with the rest
of the full SSP course load.10. 2nd year may be tough, but you can do it!
How To Get Involved on Council2nd 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 [email protected]• 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 Botterell Rm 813• Interviews Saturday Sept 22nd & Sunday Sept 23rd
How To Get Involved in Life Sci
Athletics
Athletic Details
Intramurals• Dodgeball
• Thursdays • Volleyball Tier 3
• Wednesdays• E-mail [email protected]
BEWICS• Sports Weekend in January• Play other departments/clubs• Rugby-Basketball, Water-Volleyball, Innertube-Waterpolo,
Floorball, Wheelchair Ultimate Frisbee
Socials
Social DetailsBeer 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
Academics
Academic DetailsLifeSaver
• 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
Academic DetailsCareer 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