Week 12: Explore My Major, Part II
We hope you enjoyed A Major Challenge and all the fun activities as you hopped into Explore My Major.
This week In LAS 110, we will take time to dive deeper into major selection, and the factors that contribute to our major decisions. We will build plans and discuss action steps to explore the many options and paths you can take at UIC and beyond.
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Registration for first-year students opens soon!
If you have not had an opportunity to schedule your Mandatory First-Year Advising appointment, please do so as soon as possible. Remember that if you do not meet with your advisor, you won't be able to register for spring classes!
If you haven't yet checked your registration time ticket, make sure to do so. Your time ticket will tell you the date and time you can register once you have completed your MFA. You can find your time ticket on my.uic.edu in the XE Registration icon by clicking on the Prepare for Registration tab.
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LAS 110 Contest Winners & Next Challenge |
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This Week's Challenge!
To participate in this week's LAS 110 challenge, tell us something new you learned regarding major exploration, and how you plan to use that knowledge as you explore LAS majors. Email us at las110@uic.edu.
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Winners of this weeks challenge, will receive an LAS UIC baseball hat! |
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Around LAS 110: A Major Challenge |
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Check out photos of classes engaged in playing A Major Challenge. Above: students in Hilary Ozog's class; right: students in Casey Thayer's class; below: students in Lisa James' class. |
Throughout the semester, we will feature LAS110 classes engaging in a variety of activities inside and outside of class. This week: A Major Challenge!
If you have any pictures or features, send to your instructor or las110@uic.edu to be featured in LAS 110 News!
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What's happening this week at UIC:
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National First-Gen Celebration Day
with First-at-LAS
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Join First-at-LAS Monday, Nov, 8, 1-2pm for a virtual event to celebrate our dynamic LAS first-gen community!
• Connect with LAS deans, faculty, and staff who are here to support your LAS journey!
• Gain advice and learn from an incredible student panel who will share their first-gen journey in LAS.
• Discover LAS opportunities that will help you accomplish your academic, professional and personal goals.
• Help us recognize first-gen students who have made an impact in First-at-LAS!
All students who attend the virtual event can pick up a GOODIE BAG from University Hall beginning Wednesday, November 10th! More information will be shared with students following Monday's event. Questions? Contact us at first-at-las@uic.edu.
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First-generation, first-year LAS students can now apply to the America Needs You (ANY) program, which is a two-year professional development and mentorship opportunity.
Why Join America Needs You?
America Needs You connects talent with opportunity. They work with ambitious first-generation college students by giving them the skills, mentorship, and access they need to create a meaningful career after college.
Here are the benefits you receive as an ANY Fellow:
- A Mentor Coach to provide one-on-one support
- Access to internships at prestigious companies and organizations
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals
- Up to $2,000 in professional development grants
- Career Development training to learn and practice important career success skills
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As you begin looking towards your future, it is important to research strategies to finance your UIC education. Check out these resources:
LAS Scholarship opportunities are now open for the 2022-2023 Academic year, and applications are due Friday, December 3 via UIC SnAP!
The FAFSA application for the 2022-2023 academic year opened October 1. While there is no FAFSA submission deadline, it is strongly recommended to submit your FAFSA as soon as possible, for the strongest consideration for need-based aid. For assistance, consider making an appointment with a Transition coach in the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE).
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A few campus resources to help you to be successful at UIC:
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UIC | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
601 S. Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60607 | las.uic.edu
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