FYI Events

First Year Institute (FYI)

October 20 at 4:00pm: Your 'Major' Decision (ECC 112)
An interactive session with Career Services that will help you navigate your decision on a major and a possible career path.

October 22 at 7:00pm: Free Your Mind (DUNN B)
When stress hits, our thoughts tend to fall into predictable, less then-helpful patterns. Learn how to recognize and change defeating thought patterns.  Each session will have a different topic!
Other dates that this program will be offered:
November 10th 4pm - Small Ballroom - RCC
December 7th 7pm - East Campus Commons - Room 112

October 25 at 4:00pm: Living On a College Student Budget (Heritage Room, Library)
Get an understanding of what a budget is, how it can be useful and how to create one. This use-friendly budget will be realistic for a college student. You will walk away with a worksheet and a better idea of how to still go out with friends, use your meal plan and pay for gas! 

October 27 at 7:00pm: Making Good Choices (ECC 112)
Your Health and wellness can impact more than just how you feel. This interactive session will highlight some great nutrition facts and help you create a wellness model that will work for you...school, work, fun and sleep...have it all!

November 2 at 7:00pm: Relax Your Body (DUNN)
Is your mind racing? So much stuff to keep track of? Learn relaxation strategies that can help you ward off stress and maintain your productivity and positive outlook.

November 4 at 4:00pm: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall (DUNN)
This presentation will explore the ways media, culture, and society affect body image and how body image can influence people's overall health and wellness.

November 12 at 2:00pm: Seeking a Balance (DUNN)
Life can sometimes become a juggling act but at some point there are too many balls in the air. This interactive session will explore different ways to balance it all...Family, Friends, Work, School and more!

November 15 at 7:00pm: BSU Trivia (DUNN)
Do you like health competition? Think you know everything about BSU?  Like prizes? Compete with other BSU students to find out who knows the most about BSU and maybe even learn things you never knew!

November 17 at 4:00pm: Academics Beyond the Classroom (ECC 112)
Passionate about a topic? Want to receive money for research? Learn about the wealth of resources BSU designed to help you achieve success and enhance your college experience.

November 23 at 4:00pm: Hot Chocolate Social (Small Ballroom, Campus Center)
College is not always studying...Stop by and enjoy the delicious hot chocolate bar! That's right add your own "mix in's" and enjoy!

December 3 at 2:00pm: Home Sweet... Guest Room (DUNN A)
As the semester comes to a close...are you having anxiety about going back home? Afraid your room is a guest room now? Not sure how to talk about curfews and other new habits? Attend this session because...there is no place like home!

December 9 at 2:00pm: Stress-Free Zone (DUNN)
Finals are here and you are studying hard...why not escape for a bit and relieve some of your stress in some creative ways! Drop on in and stay from as little or as long are you need...there will be coffee and other fun treats.

Last Modified: October 18, 2010