Student Life
Benefits of the CWC.
Well-rounded involvement in all domains, certificate of achievement, looks good on resumes, red cords at convocation
Are Brock students eligible for Brock scholarships while studying abroad?
Yes because they still pay tuition to Brock, thus they can apply for the OneApp
Can I change my work term? I would prefer to do my placement over the summer.
No, work terms are set in stone unless there is an extenuating reason.
Levels of intramurals and the differences between them.
Rec: for fun, no experience required
Comp B: higher comp level, some experience
Comp A: for students who played at a varsity level
Name two events that the BSSC has held.
Examples: Afro-Caribbean night, braid-making workshops, Hair Matters workshops, Perfume making, Welcome Bash
4 Units of SLS
BSSC, Learning Services, Faith and Life, Student Life
What makes a student eligible to go on exchange?
2nd year, 70% average
What co-curricular programs are offered through Career Ed?
Med Plus, Law Plus, FitLink
Difference between varsity teams vs. varsity clubs
Varsity team pays fee but are largely subsidized, varsity club is entirely self-funded
Who is eligible for free tutoring?
Transfer students, Varsity athletes, HFNMISC referrals
Name of SLS orientation volunteer team.
Surgite Support Squad
Differences between the studying abroad options.
Exchange: 1 or 2 semesters
Summer: Few weeks to a month
Field course: 1-2 weeks, faculty-led
Length of co-op (hours and months).
3 work terms = 12 months. Minimum 420 hours per term, which is 35-40 hours a week.
It depends. U-Sports caps athletes at 5 years. OUA is unlimited.
Name 3 things the CARE and Connect team would support.
Examples: Academic concerns, Behavioural concerns, Changes in hygiene, Death or grief/bereavement, Financial pressures, Housing concerns, Self-harming behaviour, Suicidal relations
Name all the faith and life spaces available to Brock students.
Faith and Life centre, Rita Welch Meditation centre, Burlington Campus Meditation room, Masjid (Thistle hallway)
When should a student apply to study abroad?
It is typically a longer process: for example, if you want to go in your third year, you must submit the application by the January of your second year.
Name 3 things the plus programs offer.
volunteer opportunities, job shadowing, speaker series, mentorship, and skill development workshops
Name 3 student-athlete supports.
PAWS (study hall), academic accommodation, wellness navigators, student-finance support
Name the types of entrepreneurial programming that Brock LINC offers.
Kick-starting Entrepreneurship, NAVIGATE, Blueprint , LINCubator
Two Brock sites that help with off-campus housing and how they differ.
Places4Students.com - landlords pay a fee to post a listing
Spaceshared.ca - live with landlords, cheaper option
Purpose of well-being appointments.
Designed to support students with adjusting to life in Canada, overcoming cultural shock and adjustment, building friendships, balancing work and school, and getting involved. Overall, they're used to ease the transition
Course code for co-op prep course.
Name 3 things Sports Med offers.
Examples: Physiotherapy, Sports physician consult, Massage therapy, Chiropractic therapy, Osteopathy, Clinic kin, Custom knee braces, Concussion management
Examples: arts & culture, brock spirit, career prep, community engagement, diversity & inclusion, global awareness, health & wellness, innovative & creative thinking, leadership & teamwork, personal growth