Academics

February 27, 2024 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm*

The first event in the Spring 2024 Talk About series is Talk About: Appropriate Uses of Generative AI. A special guest from the CAS Writing Program will discuss the importance of academic integrity in the use of generative AI, safe and appropriate uses of generative AI that can facilitate student learning, and strategies for citing and acknowledging AI help. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions and raise specific concerns.

Special Guest:

• Christina Michaud, Master Lecturer and Associate Director of ELL Learning, CAS Writing Program

Agenda:

• Welcome and introductions
• Presentation (CAS Writing Program)
• Q&A

January 31, 2023 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm*

Do you feel like you are just surviving? Would you like to feel better and succeed academically? Many students think that if they had more time, things would be better; however, time is only part of the equation. Students thrive when their priorities are clear, and their goals are aligned with their values. In the Talk About: Time, Wellbeing, and Academic Success in-person workshop students will learn strategies and concepts to integrate what’s most important for their wellbeing into their routines and develop a rhythm of life that supports their personal, academic, and professional pursuits.

Special Guest:

• Beverly Chen, Director, Wellbeing Education and Training, BU Student Wellbeing

Agenda:

• Welcome and introductions
• Presentation (BU Student Wellbeing)
• Reflective exercises, Q&A and discussion

November 15, 2022 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

International students may face unique social-emotional challenges adjusting to the U.S. academic culture. The Talk About: Thriving in the U.S. Academic Culture in-person workshop will provide a space to discuss these challenges as well as tips and skills that promote mental health and academic success.

Special Guest:

• Cong Zhang, Psychologist, Student Health Services
• Praveena Kandasami, Clinical Social Worker

Agenda:

• Welcome and Introductions
• Presentation (SHS)
• Discussion

January 26, 2022 4–5pm ET

The first event in the spring 2022 Talk About series is Talk About: Academic Integrity and Writing with Sources. Student co-hosts will be joined by a special guest from the CAS Writing Program to discuss the importance of academic integrity, cultural perspectives on plagiarism, and strategies for presenting others’ ideas. Student co-hosts will share their experiences and recommendations.

Student Co-hosts:

• Isabela Da Rocha, COM’22
• April Yuyang Qiu, ENG’25
• Laura Arriaga, GRS’27

BU CAS Writing Program Co-host:

• Christina Michaud (Master Lecturer and Interim Associate Director of ELL Writing)

Event Materials:

• Presentation

Tuesday, September 7, 2021 4–5 pm ET

The first event of the fall 2021 Talk About series is Talk About: International Students and Academic Success. International Peer Mentors will be joined by a co-host from the Education Resource Center to discuss tips and strategies on effective time management, involvement with the BU community, academic peer support, and interacting with professors. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss their experiences in breakout rooms, and International Peer Mentors will share their recommendations.

International Peer Mentor Co-hosts:

• Zorka Zsembery, CAS ‘24
• Zaineb Kamoune, QST’23
• Rishav De, ENG ‘24

Educational Resource Center Co-host:

• Jaykaye Pelletier (Student Support Specialist, ERC)

Agenda

• Welcome and introductions
• Presentation (ERC) and panel with IPMs
• Breakout room discussions
• Best practices from breakout rooms/Q&A

Event Materials

• ERC Presentation

April 13, 2022 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The third event in the spring 2022 Talk About series is Talk About: Study Abroad for International Students. A special guest from BU Study Abroad will discuss the study abroad options and the application process, and answer students’ questions. Program alumni from Geneva and Copenhagen will share their experiences and recommendations as international students studying abroad.

Special Guest:

• Rachel Zank, University Relations and Campus Outreach Manager, BU Study Abroad

Student Co-hosts:

• Jungmin (Raymond) Kil, CAS’23
• Bernice Guingona, COM’23
• Zhengxian (Anna) Mei, CAS’23

Monday, August 31, 2020 10-11 am

During this event time management (general time management as well as managing across multiple time zones), goal setting, study tips, and test taking strategies during LfA will be discussed. After a presentation by the ERC students will choose one of three break out discussions, then return to the main room to share best practices.

Break Out Rooms

1. Creating a study space and eliminating distractions
2. Effective time management strategies
3. Interacting with professors

International Peer Mentor Co-hosts

• Sierra Cazassa, SED ‘22
• Qingyi Ye, CAS ‘21
• Dezhi Liu, CAS ‘21
• Erin Hu, QST ‘22

Educational Resource Center (ERC) Co-hosts

• Sarah Garibova, Assistant Director
• Jaykaye Pelletier, Student Support Specialist

Agenda

• Welcome and Introductions
• Presentation (ERC)
• Break-out rooms discussions
• Best practices from breakout rooms/Q&A

Event Materials

• LfA Remote Learning Tips
• Tips for Navigating LfA
• 24h Time Grid (Boston)
• 24h Time Grid (Boston +12h)

Tuesday, January 19, 2021 10-11 am ET

International Peer Mentors will be joined by a co-host from the Education Resource Center to discuss LfA best practices and lessons learned from the fall semester, including managing asynchronous courses in different time zones, and staying connected to professors, fellow students, and the community. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss their experiences in breakout rooms, and International Peer Mentors will share their recommendations.

Break Out Rooms

1. Managing asynchronous courses
2. Managing different time zones
3. Interacting with professors
4. Connecting to the community

International Peer Mentor Co-hosts

• Sierra Cazassa, SED ‘22
• Simran Singh, CAS ‘21

Educational Resource Center Co-host:

• Jaykaye Pelletier, Student Support Specialist, ERC

Event Materials

• ERC Presentation