Humber College faculty and students are giving advice to incoming first-years.
“Talk to your professors when you need an extension, when you need extra support”, said Leanne Milech, a professor in the Department of English.
Leanne Milech, Department of English Professor, Essay Editor for The Humber Literary Review at Humber College. Photo credit: Krishna Bhagnathsingh
“No question is too big or too small. We’re here to support the students”, said Milech who is also the Essay Editor for The Humber Literary Review.
Priscilla McHardy is a student in her fourth semester in the Early Childhood Education program at Humber College.
Priscilla McHardy, Early Childhood Educator, Fourth-semester student at Humber College. Photo credit: Krishna Bhagnathsingh
McHardy advised first-year students who are having problems with a lot of assignments, tests, or anything in general, to get the help of counsellors and others who are here to help.
“If there are situations where they have a lot of assignments or tests, there are counsellors and people there to help them”, said McHardy.
Lance Mengua, first-year Business Marketing student at Humber College. Photo credit: Krishna Bhagnathsingh
Lance Mengua, a first-year Business Marketing student, said that as a first-year would entail.
“Don’t be stressed, just take it easy”, said Mengua.
“As a first-year student as well, I was very scared. I didn’t know what I was getting into, transitioning to college from high school,” said Mengua.
Michael McCorrkell, a first-year Bachelor of Mechatronics student at Humber College. Photo credit: Krishna Bhagnathsingh
Michaël McCorrkell, a Bachelor of Mechatronics student who is in his second-year overall student at Humber, said to try to make as many friends as you can.
“Try to make as many friends as you can,” he said.
“See what you can have with those people,” said McCorrkell.
“I live five hours away, so people who are near me or who are friends with me know I live pretty far but we all hang out all the time at school,” said McCorrkell.
“If we don’t have any friends, we’re kind of just lonely and stuck by ourselves,” he said, adding “get out of your comfort zone because this is going to be your life for about four years.”
McCorrkell also advised first-years to take part in the different activities that Humber offers.
“If there are any events going on at Humber, social meetings, or anything by IGNITE that’s given out, I would suggest going into that, if you have the free time,” said McCorrkell.
“Or if you find out there are any clubs that you’re interested in, go for it,” said McCorrkell.
Students who are in need of health services at Humber, (North Campus), can call: 416-675-5090, or go to the second floor of the Learning Resource Commons (LRC).
Students who are in need of counselling services at Humber, (North Campus), can call: 416-675-5090, or go to the second floor of the Learning Resource Commons (LRC).
Students in need of academic support at Humber, (North Campus), can go to the second floor of the Learning Resource Commons (LRC), call: 416-675-5090, or send an email to: accessible-learning@humber.ca.