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  • Writer: Ms. Mai Ze Vang
    Ms. Mai Ze Vang
  • Oct 2, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Nov 3, 2023

Good morning:
This is our first Mai Ze's Motivational Monday email for the Fall 2023 semester. As your assigned LSA General Academic Advisor, I am cheering you on to take good care of your health and well-being, challenge yourself, find your community, and thrive.

New advisees, please stop by to introduce yourself. Previous advisees, let's continue to stay connected this semester!

Gratitude,
Mai Ze
PS. Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month!

~Below are reminders, opportunities, and something to motivate you! ~


REMINDERS -

Audit Checklist & Graduation Reminders

  • Audit Checklist: Click here to learn how to track your degree progress

  • Graduation: Planning to graduate after fall 2023 or winter 2024? Click here for directions on how to apply for graduation.

Upcoming Deadlines

** Deadlines & Important Dates: click here & bookmark a copy of LSA's Academic Calendar.

  • Oct 9, Mon: Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) from fall term with fifty percent tuition reduction

  • Oct 16-17, Mon-Tues: Fall study break

  • Oct 31, Tues: Drop/add deadline for second seven-week session classes

OPPORTUNITIES -

  • Intercultural Leadership Seminar (ILS) (Due Oct. 8th): Designed for international & U.S. students who want to learn how to be more effective in a global environment. Click here to learn more.

  • Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals Information Session (CBYX): CBYX is a fellowship funded by the German Bundestag & U.S. Department of State. Click here to learn more.

  • International Opportunities Fair (Oct. 4th): Organizations that offer internship, volunteer, and teaching abroad opportunities. Click here to learn more.

  • Wells in Florence Drop-In Session: Interested in studying abroad in Florence? Join the Wells in Florence program during a Fall or Winter term. Click here to learn more.



MOTIVATIONAL -
“Be the first penguin... ...Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted. ...It is a reminder that failure is not just acceptable, it's often essential. ...I encouraged [you] to attempt hard things and to not worry about failing. ...when penguins are about to jump into the water that might contain predators, well, somebody's got to be the first penguin..." -R. Pausch, The Last Lecture



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