PROJECT CONNECT

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PROJECT CONNECT

• A Burnaby North Project
• Charles Ho and Sian Tsuei
• (Grad 05) (Grad 06)

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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??
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The Secret of Post-Secondary Life Its 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?

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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

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But its so hard to ask!

• You might not know the right people to answer
  your question.
• BNS grads disperse everywhere across the globe.
• Its hard to ask someone a detailed question
  sometimes.

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What Can We Do??
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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

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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

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Get in on Project Connect
First Register (Initial of first/middle
name)(Full last name)(Year graduated) e.g. John
Edward Smith, 2008 JESmith08
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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
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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

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What to do now

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

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