Student Success Workshops
The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and the communities they serve and to provide the opportunity for conversations about issues that matter. Free Coffee. Casual Conversation.
Join us for a virtual Information Session at Palomar College, to discuss programs that may be of interest to students considering transferring to UCSD. The Office of Academic Support & Instructional Studies (OASIS) strives to facilitate the holistic enrichment of UC San Diego students through community-based, and culturally responsive mentoring, academic support, and professional development.… Continue Reading An Introduction to UCSD/OASIS Programs: TRIO SSSP, Hope Scholars, and Triton Underground Scholars
Learn from our experts what you need to know before you go car shopping—from financing to researching your options ensuring you get the best deal at a price that fits your budget.
Finals week and Memorial Day are just around the corner; they bring summer with them! For many students, summer means more time and the opportunity to increase income. Unfortunately, summer also brings new opportunities to spend. In this interactive presentation, we explore the benefits of students increasing income during the summer months. We also prepare… Continue Reading Summer Time- Under the Sun or On the Clock
JFS stands in solidarity with Dreamers and is providing free or low-cost immigration services to the San Diego and Imperial Valley communities. Join JFS’s Higher Education Legal Services program for an interactive webinar where our team will discuss DACA and who is currently eligible to apply. Additionally, our team will go over who we are… Continue Reading What is DACA? DACA Updates (HELS/JFS)
Join us for NAMI's In Our Own Voice presentation during Mental Health Awareness Month. In Our Own Voice presentations are designed to offer insight into how people with serious mental illnesses cope with the realities of their disorders while recovering and reclaiming productive lives with meaning and dignity. Rebecca (the woman in the picture) is… Continue Reading In Our Own Voices
This workshop will highlight the coursework needed for transfer, review university choices, and discuss strategies for successful transfer from Palomar to a university or college. This spring, most Skillshops will be virtual via Zoom, unless otherwise noted. Registration will be required to participate in this Skillshop. Skillshops are FREE and open to all Palomar College… Continue Reading Skillshop: Transfer Strategies and Planning
Join us for an hour of relaxation as we teach you a few stress management and coping techniques to utilize whenever you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Social distancing may have interrupted our usual routines, but with our techniques we can stay on top of self care and connect with others. Walk away feeling empowered,… Continue Reading Stress Management (SWAG)
Part of DE-STRESS WEEK: The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and the communities they serve and to provide the opportunity for conversations about issues that matter. Free Coffee. Free snacks. Casual Conversation. This Skillshop will be in person! Skillshops are FREE and open to all… Continue Reading Skillshop: Coffee with a Cop (In-person)
Part of DE-STRESS WEEK: Join us to create visual representations of your goals and dreams to help you manifest your greatness! We will provide the supplies, you supply the creativity. Drop in for a few minutes or stay the entire time, whatever works for you. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided!
Part of DE-STRESS WEEK: This workshop, funded by a grant from Janssen, is titled "Narrative Wellness" and is based on the model of Narrative Medicine taught at Columbia University. In the workshop, we will do several creative exercises to strengthen our close reading (slow reading/mindfulness) and to express ourselves through creative writing. Participants will discuss… Continue Reading Skillshop: Narrative Wellness (SWAG) (Virtual)
Part of DE-STRESS WEEK: Come learn about how art therapy can help relieve stress, cope with past trauma, and keep you mentally prepared for the challenges of higher education. We will provide all supplies! Snacks will also be provided.