PROJECT CONNECT A Burnaby North Project Charles Ho

PROJECT CONNECT A Burnaby North Project Charles Ho and Sian Tsuei (Grad ’ 05) (Grad ’ 06)

We Students can Help other Students • BNS Students guide and mentor other students. e. g. Peer Tutoring, Mentorship program, AP Bubbling Party But what happens after Graduation? ?

The Secret of Post. Secondary Life: It’s in the Details • What are the Rules and Regulations around Student Visas? • What does it take to be a Chef? A Policeman? A Lawyer? • Who are the school counselors? What can they do for me?

BNS produces amazing people to ask advice from: Marketers, Software Developers, Electrical Engineers, Chefs, Lawyers, Hospitality Industry Workers, Medical Doctors, Technician Managers, Architects, Academic Mathematicians, Accountants, Coaches, NHL Players, Actuarial Consultants, Politicians

But it’s so hard to ask! • You might not know the right people to answer your question. • BNS grads disperse everywhere across the globe. • It’s hard to ask someone a detailed question sometimes.

What Can We Do? ?

Project Connect provides a place to maintain and strengthen those Connections • A Web-based forum that connects BNS students and alumni. • Sharing info about schools, careers, standardized exams, travel, awards. • http: //connect. niceboard. net

Functions that Enhance Project Connect • Sorting by username or by groups • Searching posts and subject titles for key words • Viewing member profiles • Private messaging • Post watching

Get in on Project Connect First: Register (Initial of first/middle name)(Full last name)(Year graduated) e. g. John Edward Smith, 2008 = JESmith 08

Get in on Project Connect Information is required! -Year Graduated -Professional Status (if student, please list school and program if applicable) -High school experience, Notable Experiences -Professional Goals

Get in on Project Connect • Click Save • We will review your registration form, assign you to the appropriate groups, and activate your account (2 days) • You will get an email notifying you of your account activation

What to do now • Register! • Get your friends to register! • Message us about suggestions! Or use Site Comments/Suggestions Forum • Banner Contest due June 9 th SQUISHED!

http: //connect. niceboard. net Go Vikings!