SADI Reality Checks – Held on the Third Thursday of each month.
Previous Reality Checks
Reality Check #1: TIME MANAGEMENT
Thursday, September 17th, 2021
Are you wondering how to balance studying and social life? Do you need help managing your time and being productive? If the answer is yes, then next week’s Reality Check is just for you! And if the answer is no, you still need to attend so that you can share your tips :) Join Ms. Lauren and the MC Team as we help you navigate school/life/work balance as well as give you tips and tricks for productivity, time management, and getting (and staying) organized. Click here to view the recording, and click here to view the Padlet.
Reality Check #2: THE SELF CARE P.U.S.H.
Thursday, October 15th, 2020
Self-care is essential to maintaining a healthy relationship with the most important person you can care for…YOU! We must be intentional about ensuring that we take care of the mind, body, and spirit. Join SADI, The MC, and guest presenter Sharonda Lipscomb for a Reality Check with a P.U.S.H. as we Prioritize Unapologetically Sanity & Health! Click here to view the recording.
Reality Check #3: WHATCHA SAY NOW??
Thursday, November 19th, 2020
Communication is key, whether you are face-to-face (socially distanced and with masks on, of course) or in the virtual world of Zoom and social media. Join SADI, The MC, and guest presenter Derrick Newby for a Reality Check to discuss simple strategies to make you a more effective communicator both in-person and online. Click here to view the recording.
Reality Check Special Edition: Vision Board Party
Thursday, January 21st, 2021
Start 2021 off by setting and visualizing your goals with a vision board! Join the Multicultural Center staff and guest host Kendra Pruitt, Senior Advisor to the Little Rock Mayor, as we guide you through goal-setting, vision board-making, and kicking off the spring semester with a #GOALS mindset!
This event was hybrid with in-person and virtual options for participation. Click here to view the recording, and click here for Kendra’s presentation.
Reality Check #4: Creating a Better Financial History
Thursday, February 18th, 2021
During this Reality Check, we will discuss the importance of economic history in developing today’s financial goals and plans. Join SADI, The MC, and guest presenter Dr. Lakeshia Jones, who will also give tips and strategies for students to make smart money decisions and develop a proclivity for financial freedom. Click here to view the recording, and click here for Dr. Jones’ presentation.
Reality Check #5: Next Steps: Applying for Graduate School
Thursday, March 18th, 2021
Many students wait until the last minute to consider graduate school and lack information about the application process itself. For this Reality Check, guest presenter Ashia Muhammad will present on the Graduate School Application Process and the McNair Scholars Program, which is currently recruiting rising juniors and seniors. Click here to view the recording.
Reality Check #6: End of Semester Fatigue? Let’s Explore Strategies to Keep you on Your Academic Journey
Thursday, April 15th, 2021
Upcoming final exams, essays, and study sessions giving you the blues? You are not alone. This time of the semester can be both exciting (because it’s coming to an end) and distressing, because of the aforementioned, exams, essays, etc. Don’t worry, learn how to stay motivated during this Reality Check with guest presenter Donna Shelton. Click here to view the recording, and click here to view strategies and resources.