KINformed | March 19th 2020

KINformed | March 19^th 2020

Biweekly e-news for KIN students

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hello Kinners!

We hope you are well, staying connected and calm.

Please know that while our academic service delivery has transitioned to an online format, all of our faculty and staff continue to be available to support you during this time. Please reach out to anyone of us via email should you have any questions. All faculty and staff email addresses can be found on our website under the People tab here.

We recommend that you check out the articles below for tips for your physical & mental health, suggestions for staying productive while you navigate online classes, and information on where to find resources during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Check out the UBC website for more updates.

STAYING HEALTHY

1. Stay informed by checking accurate sources

Take what you see on social media with a grain of salt. Instead, stay informed by regularly checking these official sources:

2. Express how you're feeling

Continue to reach in on each other to make sure your friends and classmates are managing through some of the challenging aspects of social distancing. Talk to supportive people you know, and be open about how you’re feeling. Talking about your fears can help you process your thoughts and emotions.

3. Stay healthy & practice good hygiene

Wash your hands regularly
Stay home when you are sick
Reduce physical contact with others
Avoid touching your face
Sneeze and cough into your upper sleeve
Avoid large crowds and events
Eat healthy and stay active

4. Manage your stress levels

Use coping strategies that have worked for you in the past, or get ideas for new strategies to try:

The World Health Organization: “Coping with stress during the 2019-nCoV outbreak”
The Canadian Mental Health Association: “Coronavirus: Managing Stress & Anxiety”

Need to talk to a mental health professional? Call Empower Me at 1-844-741-6389 for free confidential counselling 24/7 in person, or by phone, video chat, or e-counselling. For more information on how to access mental health support on and off campus, visit the Health and Wellbeing page on the Student Services website.

The AMS Foodbank is still open during this isolation period for students in need, but with reduced hours: Mondays from 10:00am-2:00pm, and Thursdays from 2:00pm-6:00pm.

Click here for more on getting and giving support.

KEEPING UP WITH ONLINE KIN CLASSES

1. Treat it like a 'real' course

Online courses are flexible and conform to your schedule, but don't put your lectures & assignments off indefinitely!

2. Hold yourself accountable

Set weekly goals! If you're having trouble, pair up with your peers to check in with you as an accountability partner.

3. Practice time management

Set up a schedule to make coursework and lectures a part of your weekly routine. If you get bored or easily distracted, try time-blocking by giving yourself a certain amount of time for each task before moving on to the next one. Your phone's timer app is great for this!

4. Create routine and organization

Creating routine is as easy as setting up your very own study space. Make sure you:

Have a high-speed internet connection
Stay organized -- have the required books, materials, and software for the course
Have headphones for lectures & discussions

5. Eliminate distractions

Try turning off your cell phone to stay focused! Easily distracted by browsing? There are plenty of apps like Cold Turkey or Freedom that will block app or website distractions like Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

6. Figure out your learning style

Are you a morning person? A night owl? Plan your day accordingly! Listen to your body to maximize your energy and your learning outcomes.

Don't forget to think about your learning style too -- what types of information do you find easiest to remember? Are you a visual or audio-based learner? Fit some time into your schedule to review course content in your preferred medium.

7. Leverage your network

Meeting with a peer online to go over content is also a great way to stay motivated to study.

Got questions about the course material? Email your professors and your TAs with questions, or to set up virutal office hour meetings.

Concerned about classes? During this time, you can reach the KIN Advising Office by emailing kin.advising@ubc.ca, or by setting up a meeting via Skype. Scroll to the bottom of the KIN Advising Office page for more.

ACTIVE LEARNING

Nervous about finals? Need help planning for exams?

Check out the articles below!

Welcome to Emotional Intelligence 101 [more]

How to Adult: Working over the Summer [more]

Procrastination: It's not what you think it is [more]

Pinpointing and perfecting your productivity zone [more]

Need more tips for stress and studying? Connect with the UBC Wellness centre today.

MEET YOUR FELLOW KINNERS x

Maddison Chow

Fifth year, Health Sciences stream

"Thankfully I have been paired with exceptional mentors who have listened to my interests and created a personalized plan for my education in the Indigenous Undergraduate Research Mentorship Program (IURMP). Their work unites my history with my educational passions, while showing tangible and direct impact on the Indigenous community – as a result, this research is very important and dear to my heart."

[more]

Nikol Grishin

Fourth year, Health Sciences stream

"To me people are people – we are all different in our own ways, so to exclude someone because of something that makes them unique was absurd. Because of this, I thought it was especially important to implement the [SOBC] program in Elementary schools to instill values of inclusiveness and acceptance in our younger generations."

[more]

This could be you!

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KIN NEWS

Active Kids High School Competitive Gymnastics Program

On February 22^nd Active Kids hosted our the Annual High School Gymnastics Invitational at the UBC Osborne Centre. We invited 5 local clubs and high schools for a friendly competition leading into the BC High School Sports System Provincials. 50 athletes were in attendance and a great time was had by all.

We'd like to thank our student coaches and volunteers, our partners and staff, all the parents, and all especially all the athletes!

Qualifying Active Kids High School Gymnastics Competitive team athletes went to Victoria, BC from March 4^th-7^th to participate in the BC High School Sports System Provincials Gymnastics Competition. While all athletes train with Active Kids, they individually represent their local high school. We are very proud of all the athletes for their stellar accomplishments this year, as they successfully represented themselves, their school, and our program.

Cram for Exams for Free | Tuition Contest

Studying is hard work. Make it easier and enter our contest to win $2,500 CAD towards tuition. Open to all currently registered UBC students! It will take less than 5 minutes to complete.

Contest closes at 11:59 AM PDT on April 28^th, 2020.

Enter today!

Are you looking for a summer job? Did you know that KIN has volunteer and paid job opportunities? Watch for changes on our website over the next few months that will expand opportunities for KIN students. Check out the listings here.

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