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Tai Chi Tuesdays at the WEC – reduce stress!

Did you know that every Tuesday, you can do tai chi for an hour at the University of Michigan-Flint’s Women’s Educational Center (WEC)? Tai chi is an excellent way to reduce stress and anxiety, according to the Mayo Clinic. If you are less stressed, you may perform better in work and school. Tai chi is […]

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Interview/Career Fair advice from Maggie Golembiewski, Advisor and Career Counselor

This article, “5 common interview questions –and how to answer them” has some great advice for job seekers. Here are the five questions and one suggestion for each, but you can click on the article link to read more! 1) Tell me about yourself. Focus on three or four areas within your resume that are […]

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How do you prepare for graduate school? (Part 2)

When you are ready to apply to grad school, what should you do? Apply to various schools (most current graduate school applicants agree that 10-12 is a good idea). If at all possible, make sure you research schools well and apply to the ones where your work will fit, not just those that are nearby […]

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Mott2UM-Flint Info Sessions

Have you ever wanted to take courses at Umflint & Mott? Well, with a single admissions application, students can take advantage of the resources and course selection at both colleges. The Mott2UM-Flint concurrent enrollment program offers you the opportunity to take courses at both institutions at the same time, meaning tuition savings and maximum flexibility […]

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Workshop

Majors and Careers WORKSHOP – How to decide Trying to decide on the best major or career? This workshop will facilitate your decision making process. Learn about your personality, occupations and options to assess what career path may best suit you. Wednesday, February 5, 2014 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. UCEN – Happenings Log in […]

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Tutorama

Come and attend Tutorama on Friday the 13th where free tutoring in biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, French, math, physics, Spanish, and a variety of other subjects will be offered to you by professionally trained tutors. Second floor of the University Pavilion from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. There will be free pizza & soda! […]

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How do I Change My Major?

Most of us change our major at least once before we graduate, but how exactly do I make it official? Changing your major in SIS There are two routes you can take when changing your major in the system. The first is through your SIS account. Start by going to the “Student Services” tab and […]

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How Close am I to Graduating?

I want to know what classes I’ve taken and which ones I still need to take to graduate, how can I find this? The Degree Evaluation: Your Best Friend The simplest and most efficient way to quickly see what classes you’ve already taken, what requirements you’ve already fulfilled AND what classes and requirements you still […]

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Viewing Holds on Your Account

I think I have an hold on my account, how can I be sure? What is a hold? A hold is a restriction placed on your student account by a department or administrative office due to some unfulfilled requirement. These can range from Cashier’s holds for an unpaid balance to a departmental hold for required […]

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Registering for Classes

It’s that time of year again and registration is open, now what? First Things First Before registering for classes, the first step is to contact BOTH of your academic advisers. This means stopping in the AACC to speak with your general adviser and then popping into your department to see your faculty adviser. It is […]

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