What are workshops?

Workshops meet online throughout the semester and cover a variety of subjects, going in-depth to help students succeed in their new academic, cultural, professional, and social surroundings.

Workshops

Workshops Date Time Teams link
Enjoying Boston Winter: Outdoor Activities in the Northeast Tuesday, December 20 12-12:45pm ET/ 9-9:45am PT Click here to join the meeting
American Flavors: Navigating the Supermarket and Ordering in Restaurants Thursday, January 5 3-3:45pm ET/ 12-12:45pm PT Click here to join the meeting
Learn to Use Qualtrics for Research Tuesday, January 17 2-2:45pm ET / 11-11:45am PT Click here to join the meeting
Professional Communication and Etiquette Wednesday, January 18 2-3pm ET / 11am-12pm PT Click here to join the meeting
Avoiding Plagiarism: Citation and Research Skills Tuesday, January 24 3-3:45pm ET / 12-12:45pm PT Click here to join the meeting
Structuring an Academic Essay Thursday, February 9 3-3:45pm ET / 12-12:45pm PT Click here to join the meeting
Talking about Health and Wellbeing Wednesday, February 15 1-1:45pm ET / 10-10:45am PT Click here to join the meeting
Learn New Vocabulary by Watching TV Wednesday, March 1 3-3:45pm ET / 12-12:45pm PT Click here to join the meeting
Avoiding Plagiarism: Citation and Research Skills Thursday, March 16 2-2:45pm ET / 11-11:45am PT Click here to join the meeting
Your Career Is What You Make It! Wednesday, April 13 3-3:45pm ET / 12-12:45pm PT Click here to join the meeting

Workshop Descriptions

Workshops Descriptions
Enjoying Boston Winter: Outdoor Activities in the Northeast Now that you and your home are prepared for the cold winter, it’s time to go out and enjoy it! Learn what local wildlife you can see, beautiful places for winter hiking, skiing, and ice skating, the best hot cocoa, and other fun ways to pass these long months! Presented by Ethan Whittet, PhD.
American Flavors: Navigating the Supermarket and Ordering in Restaurants Learn to order your food with confidence! This workshop will review the names and descriptions of several popular flavors and ingredients found throughout the United States. We shall also review guidelines for etiquette and tipping for takeout, dine-in, and delivery. Presented by Ethan Whittet, PhD.
Learn to Use Qualtrics for Research This workshop will teach you the basics of creating and distributing a survey, modifying the visualization of your data, and generating a report. If you have not used Qualtrics before, you can access it through https://qualtrics.northeastern.edu/ using your university login credentials. Hosted by Veronika Maliborska, PhD.
Professional Communication and Etiquette You never get a second chance to make a first impression! This is your opportunity to understand the rules of communication and engagement at Northeastern University. Learners will gain key skills in professional email etiquette and written communication as well as appropriate professional language and strategies for making requests. This is a collaboration between Global Student Success, Co-Op, and Graduate Academic Advising.
Avoiding Plagiarism: Citation and Research Skills Citation and research skills reflect fundamental values in a community of learning and are critical to your success at Northeastern. This workshop will review common pitfalls and how to avoid them, as well as some of the many resources available to support you in completing quality work. Presented by Ori Fienberg, M.F.A. Associate Director for Academic Integrity and Quality
Structuring an Academic Essay This online workshop will review effective strategies for structuring your academic writing. Hosted by Ethan Whittet, PhD
Talking about Health and Wellbeing Have you ever felt under the weather or as sick as a dog? In this workshop, we’ll cover everyday words, expressions, and idioms for describing physical health, symptoms related to illness, and levels of pain.  Hosted by Ilka Kostka, PhD.
Learn New Vocabulary by Watching TV Who said learning can’t be fun? Join us as we discuss proven strategies for expanding your vocabulary by watching your favorite movies and tv shows. Hosted by Ethan Whittet, PhD.
Avoiding Plagiarism: Citation and Research Skills Citation and research skills reflect fundamental values in a community of learning and are critical to your success at Northeastern. This workshop will review common pitfalls and how to avoid them, as well as some of the many resources available to support you in completing quality work. Presented by Ori Fienberg, M.F.A. Associate Director for Academic Integrity and Quality
Your Career Is What You Make It! Take control of your future! A graduate of Northeastern will have many transferrable skills and abilities that can be applied to a variety of different fields, not just those traditionally associated with their major. Join us to learn the range of opportunities that your Northeastern degree can make possible. Hosted by Seth Robertson, EdD.

Questions? Email Global Student Success at [email protected] (Office hours: Monday-Saturday, 9am – 5pm ET)