Meet-Ups Fall 2021

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Peer mentors for INFO 203 are conducting optional sessions for new students in August. Seats are limited, but the link to a recording will be posted, as soon as it is available. (Generally 24-48 hours after event.)

Please see the details on this page to learn about each session, and then use the RSVP form linked below to register for a session. If you do not see one of the sessions listed in the RSVP form, it means the session is full and has been closed. 

NOTE: In order to accommodate everyone, please do not register for more than two meet-ups. Thank you.

Meet-Up RSVP Form

Picking Courses That are Right for You
August 9; 6 pm PDT

In this meetup we will learn several ways to identify classes including using MLIS Career pathways, MLIS core competencies, and reading class syllabi. Please download the iSchool student success planner before the meetup.

Peer mentors conducting this session: Danielle Meininger and Sara Gassaway

See the recording of this event (iSchool Restricted Materials login required). 

 

Understanding iSchool Advising
August 11; 6 pm PDT

Learn about how iSchool Advising works and how to make it work for you!

Peer mentor conducting this session: Larissa Edwards

See the recording of this event (iSchool Restricted Materials login required). 

 

Connect & Stay Organized in a Virtual Environment
August 11; 6 pm PDT

How to have better communication with professors/classmates. How to create an organized plan to complete assignments, Zoom meetings, research papers and manage your work schedule.

Peer mentors conducting this session: Lizette Cabrera and Hailey Samudio

See the recording of this event (iSchool Restricted Materials login required). 

 

Self Care During Grad School
August 12; 7pm PDT

To survive grad school, you will need to practice self-care. Join us to learn how we handled school stress and to learn a few tips and tricks for getting through.

Peer mentors conducting this session: Coleen Umali, Michael Van Aken, and Olivia Mules

See the recording of this event (iSchool Restricted Materials login required). 

 

Returning to School as an Adult and Nervous?
August 13; 6 pm PDT

Returning to school as an adult and nervous about managing your time, organizing your work, and maintaining life/work balance? Join peer mentors Carmen, Marisol, and Juliet for some tips, tricks, and support to help you get off to a great start.

Peer mentors conducting this session: Marisol Carrasquillo, Juliet Howard, and Carmen Schreiber

See the recording of this event (iSchool Restricted Materials login required). 

 

So You’ve Gone Back to School: What Now?
August 14; 6 pm PDT

Older students, you’re not alone! Going back to school can be challenging and rewarding at any age. Your INFO 203 peer mentors invite you to attend a fun-filled evening meet-up session! We will discuss our experiences at SJSU as mature students, and answer any questions you might have. Just pour your beverage of choice, grab a few snacks, and join us in the discussion!

Peer mentors conducting this session: Diane Ellis, Amanda Green, and Aimee Romley

See the recording of this event (iSchool Restricted Materials login required). 

 

OneSearch & APA Formatting: Getting Started
August 16; 7 pm PDT

This meet-up session will focus on getting back into the swing of using library resources in general and in particular, will discuss MySJSU’s resource OneSearch as well as APA format.

Peer mentors conducting this session: Sam Mead, Nick Schwanke, and Iveth Mollinedo

See the recording of this event (iSchool Restricted Materials login required). 

 

Group Projects: Not As Bad As You Think
August 17; 7 pm PDT

Get recommendations for how to be successful in group projects by discussing peer mentors’ personal experiences.

Peer mentors conducting this session: Simone Perkins, Katharine Haldeman, and Alice He

See the recording of this event (iSchool Restricted Materials login required). 

 

See the recorded sessions from the previous semester. (The iSchool Restricted Materials login is required to access the recordings.)