Carleton University Advice for 2010

Lessons I've learned from my first semester that I wish I would have known or that I did and helped me a great deal in my university career. I have compiled a list to help you

1. Go to Professors office hours: and build a relationship. It is so nice to go to a lecture and have your professor refer to you by name. For one this shows you care and two you'll know first hand what you have to do.

2. Go to Class: Don't think because no one is taking attendance that it's OK to skip class.

3. Treat your campus card like a credit card (there is real money on there. You're not playing monopoly)

4. Take the Ottawa U bus (picks up and drops off Monday to Friday in front of Prescott). If you know anything about Ottawa transportation you know how expensive it can be.

5. Go The National Art Gallery: As it gets colder there is less and less to do outside. Why not try the Art Gallery? The National Gallery of Canada and Carleton University are pleased to announce that Carleton students now have free and unlimited admission to the National Gallery’s collections and special exhibitions. This comes as part of a new partnership between the gallery and the university, and is made possible by Carleton’s contribution to the National Gallery of Canada Foundation. More than 24,000 students will have free access from now until June 30, 2010. A valid Carleton student ID card is required at the door for free admission. To receive news on upcoming collections and exhibitions, students are encouraged to register for the gallery’s e-newsletter found at: http://www.gallery.ca/english/1894.htm.

6. Tunnels, Tunnels, Tunnels: Carleton is fantastic for it's underground tunnel system. As the cold weather approaches it's going to be harder and harder to get to classes outside which means it would be a good idea to get a feel for the tunnels for those terrible winter storms.

7. Oliver's Pub: For those of you 19+ check out Carleton's very own pub in the University Center. An awesome place to get together with friends and meet new people during the week or on a Thursday night!

8. Career development and Co-operative Education: Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to look at what fantastic services you have available right at your feet.
http://www.carleton.ca/cdce/career/

9. Keep an agenda: Wake up! You're not in high school anymore. Get organized. Make sure you know when assignments are do, when tests are coming up, and when you have have to meet your important commitments.

10. Pick up the Charlatan: You're school has a weekly newspaper that keeps students up-to-date with events and news going in and around campus.

11. DC++: If you're on Campus download DC++. It is Carleton's residence special gift. Carletonhub.com is no longer active as of right now. It will take time for some people to get a new hub up and running. As of right now, check out: hub.grenradio.com. Anyone is invited to join this hub.

12. Try something NEW: Whether it is joining the improve club to having a taste on Indian Cuisine. Do something exciting so that with all the busy happenings at school you can feel like you've done something that spiked your interest in an exciting way!

13. Get familiar with Campus: Think you know everything available on Campus. I guarantee you don't. Get out a map and see what's on campus from Mike's Place and Rooster's to Loeb Cafe and the Green Room. There is so much Carleton has to offer and more than half the student's still have not made the effort to be aware!

14. Keynotes: Go to a keynote! Some really interesting lecturers and guests! http://www2.carleton.ca/seo/leadership-development/emerging-leaders/elp-requirements/

15. Emerging Leadership Program: CHECK IT OUT! These students are working to become leaders in the Ottawa community but building their leadership skills on and off campus.

16. Writing Tutorial Service: Writer's block? All out of ideas? Don't know where to start? Need a rescue? Book an Appointment with WTS they will rescue you and put you right on track. This isn't a place to get them to give you all the answers or edit your papers BUT what they will do is help you brainstorm, go through your ideas with you and make sure that you feel confident that you're right on track.
Book an appointment today! http://www2.carleton.ca/seo/leadership-development/emerging-leaders/elp-requirements/