ASAP Weeks of Welcome
January 11 - 28, 2021
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
The Academic Support and Achievement Program presents Weeks of Welcome
Most events will run from 3:3 to 4 p.m.
Attend at https://go.uic.edu/WOWeventsAHS
Week 1: January 11-14
Get Social!
Monday January 11th. Meet ASAP. Connect with upper level student staff on the 3 ASAP pillars, use your break and “break out” into conversations around social, academic and professional topics.
Tuesday January 12th. Fitness Break with Exercise is Medicine. Break a sweat with fellow AHS students and ask questions to maximize at home fitness.
Wednesday January 13th. Chi-Town Trivia. Know a lot about Chicago or UIC? Play to win a bookstore prize and socialize with your peers. Game on with Rehabilitation Sciences Club!
Thursday January 14th. Netflix Virtual Gathering. Laugh or get a thrill of action – you decide! Chat it up and/or talk trash on a movie of the groups choosing. Note: This event will be from 6:00-8:00 PM. Sign up here: https://go.uic.edu/WOWNetflixparty
Week 2: January 19-21
Get Scholarly!
Tuesday January 19th, Wednesday January 20th, Thursday January 21st
Time Management Workshop
It is time to buckle down and get scholarly! These workshops will last no longer than 45 minutes and will be a great way to set you up for success in managing your time this semester. Join ASAP Staff, bring your spring schedule and get ready to get to work on organizing your time for the semester!
Week 3: January 25-28
Get Serious!
Monday January 25th. Your Strengths Explored. Dissect your innate talents, turn them into true strengths and your pitch for an employer. Participates will be able to get a unique code to take a CliftonStrengths assessment following this session.
Tuesday January 26th. Virtual Job Search. Live Chat Q&A on how to do a virtual job search with Sandi Le from Career Services.
Wednesday January 27th. Resumé + Your Branding. Get unrestricted access to tips on building a great resume or revisit and enhance your current resume.
Thursday January 28th. LinkedIn + Your Social Presence. Here is a perfect way to get your e-business card ready for the market with experts in the field and establish healthy professional connections.
Contact AHSASAP@uic.edu for more information.
