Study/Schedule Methods
What is an important consideration when it comes to scheduling when it comes to unexpected circumstances?
Flexibility - Schedules you make for yourself should be flexible in order to be able to make adjustments.
What can you do during your spares that will help with de-stressing?
You can get ahead with your work, take a calming walk along the river valley, hang out with friends and get to know Whyte Ave
Who is somebody you can go to in a grade higher than yours if you have questions about OSA or want to talk about something?
Your mentor, who will be assigned shortly through SET.
What is the experience in which you may have self-doubt of skills, intelligence, or abilities called?
Imposter Syndrome
What is the name of the ghost that supposedly resides in OSA?
Humphrey
What is the name of an online Google-based scheduling service?
Google calendar - This can be accessed by anybody on their school account, and tasks/due dates can be added.
What can you do when you are behind on several assignments?
Firstly, try your best to get your things on time. Secondly, talk to a teacher and let them know you need time or extra support
What is a council and group of helpful people that make sure that the students at OSA are happy and well?
Community helpers
Who is the only person you should be competing with?
You should only be competing with yourself, as comparing yourself with others can bring you or others down.
When was Old Scona Academic first founded?
Although the building has been in use by Scona for longer, OSA was established in 1976
The building first opened in 1908
What is something you can do during class to help with homework?
Take advantage of class time and grind!
What can you do on the weekends to help with work that builds up over the week?
Get lots of sleep, take some downtime, get ahead on assignments, and indulge in hobbies and extracurriculars (the weekend is for you!)
What is the name of a specific adult that you can always go to if you need to talk about mental health related topics?
Ms. Barret, the school counselor, who works part-time in the basement
What can you do to handle academic bragging?
Walk away from the situation and try not to indulge or encourage
Name the five student councils at OSA.
SET, Student’s Union, Community Helpers, Grad Council, Athletics Council
What can you do when you're not motivated or not in the mood do to something?
Find a group of people to study with, come back to it later or find a quiet environment that suits you
What can you do when you have four tests in a day and only the night before to study (not a likely scenario)
Prioritize! Do what you know matters most and what will have the greatest impact on its outcome
During which times will you be able to study, do your homework, or do something else during the school day?
Your spares! Most of you will have 4 spares each semester.
What is something you can do to make connections and friends?
Attend school events, volunteer at school events, join clubs,.
What are OSA`s mascots?
Zeus and Athena
What is the most important part of keeping regular study habits (hint: you hear this all the time)
Stay healthy!
Get enough sleep, eat nutritious meals, get some physical exercise, and practice good mental health habits. Good grades come with good health.
What can you do when you miss a class and are stressed about all the information u missed out on?
Phone a friend, sit into the class during one of your spares, check Google Classroom, and talk to your teacher about what you went over in class.
If you are having trouble with a specific concept in a subject, what can you do to get help?
Sign up for group tutoring through the SET academics team!
What are some ways to deal with academic FOMO?
Practice self-awareness and know what you can handle, focus on your specific experiences, set priorities, and learn to say no to commitments that are out of your scope
What percentage of OSA students go to the University of Alberta?
Over 50%