Category: Services for Students

December 2nd, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu

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Our finals week pre-funk –
BREATHE – continues with our biggest day Thurs., Dec. 3 with an amazing lineup of fun, de-stressing activities. Events scheduled for Thurs., Dec. 3 are as follows:

9 am – 4 pm – Healthy snacks, crafts and games in the Advising & Counseling Center, 5229
10:30 am – 1:30 pm – Table Tennis Tournament in the gym, 3014 (Sign Up!)
10:30 am – 1:30 pm – Cornhole in the gym, 3014
11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Games and ukuleles in the PUB
11:30 – 2:30 pm – Stress Wall, fun and games and sign up for Shoreline’s Community Read in the PUB
12 – 1 pm – Nature Walk, leave from the Greenhouse near the koi pond behind the 2400 bldg
12:30 – 2:30 pm – Henna Painting in the PUB 9201
12:35 – 1:25 pm – Zumba! in the gym, 3025
1:30 – 2:30 pm – Adopt & Paint a Pet Rock, in the Greenhouse behind the 2400 bldg
1:30 – 3:00 pm – Dodgeball w/ Veterans Services in the gym, TBD
5:05 – 5:50 pm – Gentle Yoga in the gym, 3022

AND – a FREE 15-minute massage for students in the Advising & Counseling Center (5229) from 9 am – 4 pm – First come, first served.

We encourage you to take a break from studying and participate in any of the 
BREATHE activities offered December 2 – 4, 2015. New this quarter, we have a passport system – so pick up a passport at any activity, attend at least four activities and receive a prize at Counseling Services.

BREATHE is sponsored by:
Counseling Services, The Writing & Learning Studio, Multicultural Center, Women’s Center, PE/Intramurals, Biology Department, Veterans Services, Student Leadership, International Education and Advising. Special thanks to PIO staff for helping us promote
BREATHE!

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December 1st, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu

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Join us Wed., Dec. 2 at 12:30 p.m. in room 1301 for a workshop on creating an educational plan. It is recommended that Shoreline Community College students have an educational plan on file. An educational plan is like a roadmap for how to complete the degree requirements found in the program planning guides. In this session, students who intend to complete a transfer degree will learn:

• Where to locate planning guides
• The degree requirements for the program of study
• The importance of taking math and English early
• How previous coursework could be used
• To consider other life commitments like finances, work and family
• Specific course recommendations for four-year colleges
• Why to review a completed educational plan often

If you cannot attend this session, you can also make an appointment with an advisor.

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November 30th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu

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Members of Shoreline’s Enrollment & Financial Aid Services office will be on hand to help you get started and complete the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) Mon., Nov. 30 from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Workforce Education Office’s computer lab on the ground floor of the FOSS (5000) bldg.

Bring your tax information or estimates, including parents’ tax information if applicable.

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November 24th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu

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Just a reminder that campus and all student services will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday this Thurs., Nov. 26 & Fri., Nov. 27. Have a happy and safe holiday and we’ll see you on Mon., Nov. 30.

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November 24th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu

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Please join us for our finals week pre-funk –
BREATHE – December 2 – 4, 2015.

That’s right, BREATHE is now three days, with the majority of activities occurring on Thurs., December 3! Activities include:

-College Dogs in the PUB on Wednesday, December 2
-Step by Step Advising Workshop on Wednesday, December 2 at 12:30 pm in Room 1301
-Recreational activities at the Gymnasium ALL. THREE. DAYS!
-Healthy snacks, arts & crafts, study skills handouts and FREE massage at Counseling Services on Thursday, December 3
-A nature walk on Thursday, December 3
-Adopt and paint a pet rock on Thursday, December 3
-Various activities in the PUB to include games, the famous stress wall, ukuleles, an opportunity to sign up for Shoreline’s Community Read, and henna painting on Thursday, December 3
-Karaoke on Friday, December 4

New this quarter, we have a passport system – so pick up a passport at any activity, attend at least four activities and receive a prize at Counseling Services.

See above for a BREATHE schedule of activities, and check out Strategies for Test Taking and Tips for Reducing Stress …and don’t forget… just BREATHE! 

BREATHE is sponsored by: Counseling Services, The Writing & Learning Studio, Multicultural Center, Women’s Center, PE/Intramurals, Biology Department, Veterans Services, Student Leadership, International Education and Advising. Special thanks to PIO staff for helping us promote BREATHE!

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November 19th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu

Join us for this online session on Fri., Nov. 20 at 1 p.m.

Come to this workshop for valuable resume tips, whether you’re looking for a part-time student job or getting ready to start a new career. You will also learn about a program that can provide ongoing support in your job search. The workshop will be presented by Hopelink, a local partner of Shoreline Community College’s Workforce Education Division.

To participate online, please e-mail advising@shoreline.edu if you are interested.

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November 17th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu

The Writing & Learning Studio will be closing for the quarter on the last day of instruction, Dec. 4; it’s not open during finals week. Weeks 10 and 11 of every quarter are typically the studio’s busiest, so please come in as soon as possible and not wait until the last minute for assistance.

The studio’s hours through Dec. 4 are as follows:

Mon:   8:30-3:30
Tues:  8:30-3:30
Wed:  8:30-4:30
Thu:   8:30-4:30
Fri:     8:30-2:30
Sun:  12:00-3:00

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November 17th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu

Please participate in this very quick survey to let us know if you think Shoreline Community College should offer a free laptop rental program for students and whether or not you’d benefit from this service.

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November 17th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu

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Join us for an informational sesssion: “Step by Step: Planning for Your AA-DTA Transfer Degree” at 12:30 p.m. in room 1301 on Wed., Nov. 18.

It is recommended that Shoreline students have an educational plan on file. An educational plan is like a roadmap for how to complete the degree requirements found in the program planning guides. In this session, students who intend to complete a transfer degree will learn:

•Where to locate planning guides
•The degree requirements for the program of study
•The importance of taking math and English early
•How previous coursework could be used
•To consider other life commitments like finances, work and family
•Specific course recommendations for four-year colleges
•Why to review a completed educational plan often

If you cannot attend this session, you can also make an appointment with an advisor.

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November 16th, 2015 by pio@shoreline.edu

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Are you planning to go to medical school? Then, you’ll want to attend this session on how to best prepare for the application process. Alumni from Shoreline who now attend UW Medical School will also share their experiences. Join us Tues., Nov. 17 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in room 2719. 

Shoreline alumn Zachary Forcade is now a 2nd year medical student at UW School of Medicine. He and some classmates will share their experiences and advice for preparing for medical school, and offer mentoring for interested students. Students interested in other health care fields, especially other graduate programs, will find this session relevant also and are encouraged to attend.

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