The Foundations for Success Certificate Program
What is it?
This certificate program involves workshops, podcast episodes, and events to equip you with essential skills that help you thrive during and after your post-secondary education.
How do I complete this certificate?
Recommended!: Attend Orientation
- To complete this certificate program, we first strongly recommend that you attend some of our Orientation programming in September. This recommendation is to ensure that you start off on the best foot possible at Trent Durham, getting to know your students, professors, staff and resources!
- To register for Orientation, please click here to view our Orientation Webpage.
Mandatory!: Workshops & Activities
- After Orientation, students will have the option to attend workshops and associated activities across various topics that are aimed to prepare you for the many different aspects of university life.
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To be eligible to receive the Foundations for Success Certificate, students must do the following:
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Attend at least 2 of 5 offered workshops, including:
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Getting involved and making friends
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Learning cooking and nutritional skills
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Protecting your mental and physical wellbeing at university
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Academic strategies to ace your midterms and final exams
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Forming and maintaining healthy relationships
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Attend or complete at least 2 of our 4 associated activities, including:
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The Terry Fox Run (or Walk!)
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Art Therapy Drop-In
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Yoga Class
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An online reflection on our Ahhdulting Podcast
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And that’s it!
Why should I complete this?
Co-Curricular Record (CCR): Alongside learning skills to set you up for success in university and beyond, students completing this program will receive the "Foundations for Success” certificate on their CCR. This looks great on a resume and indicates personal development, resourcefulness and initiative to employers and schools.
Gift Card Draw: Students who complete this certificate will be entered into a randomized draw for one of two $100 gift cards to any approved businesses accepting gift cards.
OK. I’m interested!
If this certificate program interests you, please click here to fill out this form and we will be in touch shortly with further details! If you have any questions about this certificate program, please do not hesitate to email alexshammas@trentu.ca.
*While specific dates and times for programming are to-be-determined, workshops are anticipated to be held on different weekdays from 11AM-1PM and from 3:00-5:00 PM. Most workshops will be held in person with some held online.*
*Please note, accommodations may be made on an individualized basis*