First Year Experience Calendar 2021

FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE CALENDAR 2021

CONTACT DETAILS Mpho.Thahale@wits.ac.za Jane.Nyalenda@wits.ac.za

Second Semester Calendar August - October 2021 Please note that all sessions will be conducted on the First Year Experience Ulwazi site.

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Be on the look out for weekly emails from the FYE Team keeping you updated on the latest campus events

AUGUST 2021 4 AUGUST

Press The Reset Button

An exciting session facilitated by the Counseling and Careers Development Unit aimed at equipping students with time management skills and how to set SMART goals.

18 AUGUST

Note Taking An informative session facilitated by the Writing Centre aimed at assisting first year students with taking notes effectively.

11 AUGUST

Resilience An essential session facilitated by the Counseling and Careers Development Unit aimed at assisting first year students with coping during trials and tribulations.

25 AUGUST

Studying Effectively Online An insightful session facilitated by the Academic Development Unit aimed at assisting first year students to get accustomed to online learning.

SEPTEMBER 2021 1 SEPTEMBER

Know Your Rights An informative session facilitated by the Gender Equity Office aimed at educating first year students about consent and their rights.

15 SEPTEMBER

Self-Awareness An insightful session facilitated by the Counseling and Careers Development Unit aimed at assisting first year students with self-awareness.

8 SEPTEMBER

Time Management An insightful session facilitated by the Road to Success Programme aimed at assisting first year students with managing their time effectively.

29 SEPTEMBER

Stress Management An exciting session facilitated by the Counselling and Careers Development Unit aimed at assisting first year students with managing stress.

OCTOBER 2021 6 OCTOBER

Press The Reset Button

An exciting session facilitated by the Counseling and Careers Development Unit aimed at equipping students with time management skills and how to set SMART goals.

13 OCTOBER

Virtual Wellness An exciting session facilitated by Wits Sports where students partake in physical activities to help keep their minds relaxed and focused.

20 OCTOBER

27 OCTOBER

Kickstart Your Career

Studying Effectively Online

An exciting opportunity that assists first year students with preparing for the workplace early in their university career.

An informative session that assists first year students with how to study effectively in the age of online learning.

NOVEMBER 2021 3 NOVEMBER

Exam Prep An informative session that assists first year students with how to study and prepare efficiently for the upcoming final exams.

15 November - 10 December Final Examinations