UCI Bio Sci

Come meet the Bio Sci PAAs next Thursday! Just sign up here before 10/21: https://scout.eee.uci.edu/s/PAAsocial You will receive a zoom invite on the day of! Spots are limited to the first 125 students, so sign up quickly! We are looking forward to meeting you all!

Week 1 is almost over! How are you feeling about your classes? Throughout Fall Quarter, the Bio Sci PAAs will be publishing weekly tips on Fridays to point out some of our favorite ways to succeed in Bio Sci. Check out the graphics for our Tip of the Week! No surprise, we advise! If you ever have a question or want advice, please feel free to contact us. Our email is on our facebook page and the Bio Sci website. PAA Office Hours start next week, and drop-in times will be posted soon.

Happy Week 0! As you attend your first few classes of the 2020-2021 academic year, we would like to introduce your Bio Sci Peer Academic Advisors! Angeni, Anushka, Alejandra, Maddy, and John are here to help. No surprise, we advise, so check out each photo to get to know each of us a little better. For Fall Quarter, PAAs are available for advising through the Bio Sci Chat or through our email ([email protected]). We will also be posting tips and tricks for Bio Sci students thro...ughout the quarter on this page. Be sure to Like and Follow to keep up to date! Bio Sci Chat can be accessed from the following link: https://undergraduate.bio.uci.edu/student-affairs/chat/

Interested in becoming a Bio Sci Peer Tutor for the Fall? Here’s your chance! This is a great opportunity for you to practice public speaking skill, review these subjects, and to interact with other students and professors. Applications to the position are due by Friday May 22nd by 11:59pm. Link to the application is attached on the flyer below.

Study Tip #5-- Create a study group: Forming study groups is how I like to have a good time while studying! To avoid too many distractions, I typically like to study with one more person or with a maximum of two. Any more, and I just end up being less productive. During these sessions, I like reviewing a single lecture with my group and then go back and forth trying to teach the information to each other. MEMORY CONSOLIDATION AND A FUN TIME WITH FRIENDS !!!!!!!!! -Reanna To talk more with Reanna about study tips or about classes, email her at [email protected] to schedule an appointment.

Study Tip #4-- Take Breaks When Needed: Studying for long periods of time can be mentally and physically draining. So make sure to give yourself breaks, have snakes, drink water, and be well rested!!! Having breaks in between studying can give you an energy boost that you will need to continue grinding. And when you're done with studying, make sure to practice self-care to rest your mind and body (preferably with some good ice cream ). -Hailey For more advice from Hailey, email her at [email protected] to set up an appointmet.

Study Tip #3-- Create a Study "Cheat Sheet" Creating a study cheat sheet is a great way to review material before exams, and also to hold onto as a review sheet! I like to start by writing small summaries of each lecture, chapter, or major topic. Including diagrams, pictures, and key equations into this cheat sheet makes it super easy for me to refer back to material while I study or do practice problems. I find that creating these cheat sheets forces me to review material, and to recognize topics that I need to study a bit more in depth. -Gloria If you'd like to set up an appointment with Gloria to talk more about study tips or class scheduling, feel free to send an email at [email protected]!

Study tip #2-- Create a productive Workspace: Having a designated space to do work can minimize distractions and get you in the zone to study. I try to avoid studying in bed and instead use a desk or table to put myself in the right mindset to be productive! If you share a workspace with others, put in headphones with some background noise to block distractions. Once you’re settled put away your social media and get crackin! -Angeni If you'd like to create an appointment with Angeni to talk more about study tips, or classes in general, email her at [email protected] to set up a time!

Calling all Pre-Health students! Hosted on the Bio Sci Student Affairs Pre-Health Profession Advising website (https://www.bio.uci.edu/careers-2/) download the *new* Pre-Health Events Calendar to view weekly virtual and live events (link: https://www.bio.uci.edu//Upcoming-Events-SP2020-Week-5-Apr). Here students can register for virtual fairs and webinars hosted by various health profession associations and schools. The document is updated on a weekly basis. Visit frequently for updates.

Join one of Kaplan’s expert MCAT teachers, Aeri Kim, as she reviews MCAT updates and answers common questions about the timeline changes and what that means for your students. MCAT- WHAT'S NEXT? Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00 PM EST... Join this event for answers to your questions. You can view the free event via this VIEWING LINK (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xSSUbH8N-Y&feature=youtu.be) once the event is live at 6:00 pm. FREE STUDENT EVENT REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.kaptest.com/class/MKGL204003 In this Live Online Discussion, we will cover: -Getting study schedules back on track -Aiming for realistic test dates that get completed applications into schools’ hands as soon as possible, while balancing preparation time -Writing personal statements that stand out from the crowd -Obtaining students’ best possible MCAT scores (amplifying the extra two weeks) -And more! I hope you can join us for the free webinar on April 28!

Hello Anteaters! This week, your PAAs will be sharing some of their tips they use while studying. Hope you all find these helpful! Study Tip #1-- Use a Whiteboard: When studying, I find it easier to visualize pathways and components of a scheme by utilizing a whiteboard. The material in most biology courses can be dense and organizing the key molecules in a visual workflow can help breakdown some of the complexity. I suggest writing down important concepts in your notebook ...initially for reference and then continue reinforcing the content by using your whiteboard. -Sneha For more tips or advice for studying or academics, email [email protected] to set up an appointment.

Did you know you can live chat with your Bio Sci Student Affairs advisors? Just head over to our website at https://www.bio.uci.edu/undergraduates/ and scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to chat. If you happen to catch us outside of our business hours, feel free to send your Bio Sci Peer Academic Advisors an email at [email protected] or to any other counselor you feel can help you best.

[UPDATE] In response to COVID-19 and to practice social distancing, the Bio Sci Student Affairs office will no longer be meeting with students in-person. Instead, students are welcomed to email a counselor with any concerns, and to set up online appointments if needed. Please visit our updated webpage to see all of the counselor's emails, and their areas of expertise. Stay safe and good luck on Finals! https://www.bio.uci.edu/undergraduates/counseling/

Come and visit your Bio Sci Peer Academic Advisors tomorrow! Ask us any questions you have about course schedules, research, opportunities to be involved, and more. We will be outside Bio Sci Starbucks tomorrow 2/20 from 2-3:30 PM. See you there!