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Where you can have a chance to to meet dietetic students in their 3rd or 4th year and they can review your resume and cover letter!

It is free for NutriSocial members and $2 for non-members. If you want to be a member it is $5!

Date: January 23rd from 3-5 pm
Room: TBA

Hello Nutrisocialites!

Our first meeting this year will be February 1, 2013 at 10 a.m in MCML 154.  Come on out to discuss the latest topics in nutrition and meet some new people!  New members are welcome (membership is $5 and gives you free access to our events throughout the semester!).

We look forward to seeing you Friday!

Look forward to good friends and food!

As discussed in today’s meeting, here are some links that may be of use for those of you applying into dietetics!

1. Resume advising with Career Services:

• http://www.students.ubc.ca/careers/students/get-career-guidance/resume-advising/

2. Workshops for cover letters and resumes:

• http://www.students.ubc.ca/careers/students/get-career-guidance/workshops/

3. Tips for cover letters and resumes:

• http://www.students.ubc.ca/careers/students/get-career-guidance/job-search-skills/resumes/

4. Interview tips:

• http://www.students.ubc.ca/careers/students/get-career-guidance/job-search-skills/interviews/

5. Check out the skills and attributes they are looking for when you apply for the program!

List that is following: “Non-academic application components are assessed using the following indicators of interest in and suitability for the profession of dietetics…”

• http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=12,194,261,11

6. Tri-mentoring program UBC:

http://www.landfood.ubc.ca/student%20beyond/tri-mentoring

Best of luck with exams and with your application.  We look forward to seeing you all in January!

Announcements:

1. If you are interested in participating in a vitamin B12 study please email us at nst.ubc@gmail.com and we will send you the information.

2. Check out the new recipes and soup manual posted on our blog!

Minutes:

Tips Master: Robyn:

• Try and make a goal to step outside of your comfort zone this year!  You will be surprised at all the great places it can take you.
• Volunteer, pick up a new hobby, call up a friend you have not seen in awhile, plan a vacation, go on a road trip…the options are endless!

“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.”  ~Robert F. Kennedy

Grammarian: Courtney

Orthorexia: Similar to anorexia nervosa, it is when a person has an unhealthy obsession with eating healthy food (it consumes them and interferes with their everyday life).

Table Topics: Discussed:

• Opinions on GMO labeling
• Thoughts on low carb diets
• The 100 mile diet

California will be voting on the labeling of GMO foods.  What do you think about the labeling of GMO foods?

Come discuss what you think at NutriSocial!

Check out the article here!

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203400604578073182907123760.html

Our first meeting will be held Friday September 28 in MacMillan 260 from 12 p.m.-1 p.m.  

Our executive team will be introducing themselves and how our club is structured.  We will also be discussing what workshops, special guests and other events we are anticipating for the upcoming semester.  Our executive team will take on meeting roles and give a brief example of what a typical meeting would look like so you can get a sense of what NutriSocial is all about.

Please bring $5 if you are interested in joining and are a UBC student (non-UBC student membership is $10)!

If you have any questions please contact us at: nst.ubc@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you next week!