Hey everyone,
Drop-In is looking for new tutors for the Spring semester of this brand new year 2010. Many tutors are returning which only reinforces how good of a program Drop-In is, and how much you can get out of it. Last semester we helped 703 students, and this semester we hope to strive just as much. If you would like to become a Drop-In tutor or even find out more information, come into the GUTS office on the 3rd floor, 4413 in the Student Activity Center or email me at guts-di@rso.wisc.edu. I will be putting together a schedule over the next week and a half and hosting orientations as well, so hurry up. For those of you that have already signed up, you will be receiving an email very soon.
Drop-In will open its doors on Sunday February 7th at the newly renovated College Library Drop-In Center, and at its satellite center at 4413 Student Activity Center on Tuesday February 9th. Check the GUTS website for the published schedule grid to get updated tutor information as the date approaches. http://guts.studentorg.wisc.edu/
my best
Lee Jastrow
Drop-In Coordinator
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Onward Bound
So here I am...I am in my last semester at the UW of Madison. I will soon graduate and be on my merry little way. In other words, I've almost succeeded in climbing out of the boiling pot and into the red-hot fire of El Diablo. Worrying about what to do after we graduate is something that eats at most of us. I, for one, am in dire need of finding a job this summer. Some of us dread leaving what may be the best years of our lives and might try to cling to any semi-advernturous opportunity that comes our way. But we still need to make money, right?
However, I've discovered a sly little loophole in the whole "get a job" thing after college. My answer for those who still don't know what they want but want to do something new? Teach English abroad. And somewhere different than here (i.e. not Western Europe). South America, Asia, etc. Although it's not necessarily or always easy to qualify for such a position, it's certainly obtainable if you put effort towards it...especially in less picky schools in China. In some places you can make a solid income compared to the locals around you. It'll be different than what you're used to but that's the point. Break your confort zone...it'll be healthy for you. Do it for a year, enjoy the local culture, and daddle a little into the local language. Develop your skills well enough and you create resume gold. Successfully surviving this sort of experience builds confidence and a more open mind. Most importantly for me, it forces us to become more independent.
The path (or loophole) that I personally am seeking involves not teaching English abroad but studying a foreign language (Mandarin Chinese) through a scholarship that allows me to enrichen my coffers, not drain them. I'm a sly dog like that. However, that kind of opportunity is not guaranteed so my Plan B is to do as I perscribed above. Spending 1-2 years in China or Taiwan? Yes please.
Until next time,
Michael
However, I've discovered a sly little loophole in the whole "get a job" thing after college. My answer for those who still don't know what they want but want to do something new? Teach English abroad. And somewhere different than here (i.e. not Western Europe). South America, Asia, etc. Although it's not necessarily or always easy to qualify for such a position, it's certainly obtainable if you put effort towards it...especially in less picky schools in China. In some places you can make a solid income compared to the locals around you. It'll be different than what you're used to but that's the point. Break your confort zone...it'll be healthy for you. Do it for a year, enjoy the local culture, and daddle a little into the local language. Develop your skills well enough and you create resume gold. Successfully surviving this sort of experience builds confidence and a more open mind. Most importantly for me, it forces us to become more independent.
The path (or loophole) that I personally am seeking involves not teaching English abroad but studying a foreign language (Mandarin Chinese) through a scholarship that allows me to enrichen my coffers, not drain them. I'm a sly dog like that. However, that kind of opportunity is not guaranteed so my Plan B is to do as I perscribed above. Spending 1-2 years in China or Taiwan? Yes please.
Until next time,
Michael
Thursday, January 21, 2010
It's a new semester...a chance to start over with a clean plate. While it is easy to fill your plate with class, study time, your favorite tv shows, and friends, make sure to leave room for "brain food". This article from Live Science, http://www.livescience.com/health/090107-brain-food.html, explores the best foods to eat to ensure your brain is prepared for all the other activities taking up room on your plate.
Still in Winter Break mode? Make a Study and Learning Skills appointment at the McBurney Disability Resource Center to get back into the swing of things. Call 608-263-2741 to make a one-on-one appointment. We can help with topics such as time management, test anxiety, procrastination, reading comprehension, and more!
Hope to see you soon!
Abby
-Study and Learning Skills Specialist
Still in Winter Break mode? Make a Study and Learning Skills appointment at the McBurney Disability Resource Center to get back into the swing of things. Call 608-263-2741 to make a one-on-one appointment. We can help with topics such as time management, test anxiety, procrastination, reading comprehension, and more!
Hope to see you soon!
Abby
-Study and Learning Skills Specialist
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