As any alumna can attest, Scripps is more than just a place to learn鈥攖he College calls students to embrace leadership, service, integrity, and creativity as part of their path to graduation. To that end, Scripps offers students myriad ways to develop their abilities both inside and outside the classroom, from clubs and athletics and grants and internships to volunteer opportunities, student government, and peer mentoring.
For those new to Scripps, navigating the rigors, opportunities, and wealth of resources can sometimes be overwhelming. That’s why the Dean of Students Office established Scripps 360掳, a comprehensive initiative that points students toward positive transition and growth in their college journeys.
Scripps 360掳 orients new students to the College in meaningful, productive ways. Participants get instantly connected to the campus community, meeting peer mentors, resident advisors, classmates, faculty, and staff in workshops and sessions designed to help them get the most out of their first year. They also get acquainted with various College offices and the resources they offer as well as learn useful tips and tactics鈥攈ow to balance studies with work and social life, how to apply for grants and internships, how to manage stress and stay healthy, and more.
Scripps 360掳 begins in August with New Student Orientation and continues throughout the year via peer-to-peer discussion panels, Workshop 360掳, and the Scripps Presents speaker series. Although designed with the specific needs of first-years in mind, Scripps 360掳 programs are open to all Scripps students, and the full schedule is available on the Scripps app.
Here are some program highlights this fall:
Sept. 6, 12:15 pm: Social Media: @Scripps @Me鈥攁 workshop on managing your social media presence
Sept. 9, 11 am: First-Year Fall Fest鈥攁 celebration of the Class of 2021
Sept. 13, 12:15 pm: Core Curriculum Discussions鈥攁 guide to passionate, productive discourse in the classroom
Sept. 20, 12:15 pm: TwelvePointOh鈥攕ome advice for achieving the 12.0 GPA
Sept. 27, 12:15 pm: “Building Healthy Relationships”鈥攎anaging new friendships and more in your first year
Oct. 4, 12:15 pm: Leadership 360 with the Laspa Center鈥攁n interactive workshop on understanding your own leadership style
Oct. 25, 12:15 pm: SCORE: What Is Community?鈥�an interactive session on creating and participating in community at Scripps
Nov. 1, 12:15 pm: Summertime: Internships and Grants鈥攖ips for landing that summer gig from Career Planning & Resources
Nov. 8, 12:15 pm: Pre-Registration with Kelly鈥攁 how-to session on spring semester academic preregistration
Nov. 15, 12:15 pm: Scripps Across the Globe鈥攁n info session with Study Abroad and Global Education
For more about Scripps 360掳, click .