Student Support
The Student Success Counselor at NSCECE can offer assistance in a wide variety of areas including study skills, employment, and resources in your community.
Schedule An Appointment With The Counselor
>> Drop by the office during school hours and ask for the Student Success Counselor
>> Contact the counselor Barbara Rowe at 902 423.7114 Ext. 224
>> E-mail studentsuccess@nscece.ca
NSCECE offers one-on-one and small group support in a number of areas to better prepare you to be successful at the College level. The following confidential services are available to enrolled students at no charge, please click on a category below to learn more:
>> The First Year Experience
Examine your own expectations, goals, needs, challenges, and priorities: Be realistic when evaluating these items, and think about what your strengths are and what your weaknesses are. Ask yourself how you have dealt with new situations in the past. Remember not to wait to fall behind before you contact for support.
Allow time for the transition period: Accept the fact that making the transition to post-secondary education will be stressful, but after an adjustment period, you should feel more comfortable. If you do not experience this contact Student Support Services.
New vocabulary and concepts: Take time to learn and understand the College culture and the new terms and vocabulary.
Expand your support system: Introduce yourself to other students. You will find that they may have the same concerns. It is good to get to know your Instructors, Student Support Counsellor and other members of the College staff. Do not be afraid to ask questions, including what your Instructors expect of you.
Get to know technology: You will need basic word-processing and Internet skills. If you have never used a computer or need to brush up on your skills, contact the Student Support Counsellor for support. Student Support Services also has information as to where you can get access to a computer in your community, plus information on basic computer courses.
Involve your family: Try to keep your family involved in your education. Discuss with them how you feel about attending College. This will make it easier for everyone. Also make sure to include time in each day for your partner/children/family.
>> Academic Counseling
Classroom Preparation
- Classroom Preparation
- Understanding the Process of Learning
- Concentrating and Remembering
- Listening and Note-Taking
- Reading and Note-Taking from Textbooks
- Study Tips for Students with Children
Writing Resources
- Writing Papers
- Writing References
- Recognize and Avoid Situations of Academic Dishonesty
- Frequently Confused Words
- Frequently Misspelled Words
- Terms or Directives for Essays, Reports, and Answering Questions
Oral Presentations, Tests or Exams
>> Employment Counseling
Learn about various job readiness topics such as resume and cover letter writing, networking, how to use the Internet, and interview skills.
- Sample Cover Letter
- Resume Information
- Sample of Reference List
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Interview Information
- Networking Information
>> Information & Referrals
Information on other services and resources in the community are available to help you with personal, academic and financial issues.
Life Skills
