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Resource Library
Welcome to the Resource Library! This is a collection of RSP-approved digital resources in Academics, Finances, Career + Mentorship, and Life + Personal Skills.
Academics
• RSP: Guide to Office Hours(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E7ARVn8USbWquwi0-ln-lts10ForSLDN/view?usp=sharing)
• RSP: Templates + Guide to Emailing Professors (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nz45banV2HgU3sPxUfqjeFqml0nvnlXdyg7D-kwA4Ic/edit?usp=sharing)
• Guide: Anatomy of an Email to Your Instructor (OSU) (https://success.oregonstate.edu/sites/success.oregonstate.edu/files/LearningCorner/Tools/anatomy_of_an_email_-_sp_20.pdf)
• Article: How to effectively email your professor (ASU)(https://heysunny.asu.edu/blog/how-effectively-email-your-professor)
• Article: How to Email Your Professor (Medium) (https://medium.com/@lportwoodstacer/how-to-email-your-professor-without-being-annoying-af-cf64ae0e4087)
• Article: Here’s What To Ask In Office Hours (Medium) (https://medium.com/@marginaliant/heres-what-to-ask-in-office-hours-even-when-you-have-no-questions-fb904be4efc8)
• Video: Office Hours Example (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkpWQHLY4A4)
• Guide: Office Hours Conversation Starters (Rutgers) (https://learningcenters.rutgers.edu/resources/maximize-office-hours)
• RSP: What Should I Do If I’m Failing a Class?(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mDNboME3yKGjyz7ohPSpuU1SdOhx4ApP/view?usp=sharing)
• Finals Survival Guide (OSU) (https://success.oregonstate.edu/sites/success.oregonstate.edu/files/LearningCorner/Tools/4-page_fsg_-_fill_-_20.pdf)
• Guide: Note Taking 101 (OSU) (https://success.oregonstate.edu/sites/success.oregonstate.edu/files/LearningCorner/Tools/4-page_note_taking_20.pdf)
• Worksheet: Grade Calculator & Course Analysis (OSU) (https://success.oregonstate.edu/sites/success.oregonstate.edu/files/grade_calc_fill_20.pdf)
• Checklist: Best Test-Taking Tips (OSU) (https://success.oregonstate.edu/sites/success.oregonstate.edu/files/LearningCorner/Tools/test-taking_tips_20.pdf)
• RSP: Syllabus Mapping Worksheet(https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cub-uOKShMQPLYn8pBlIIQMJoXjqqeBhQHiukk09-so/edit?usp=sharing)
• Video: How to Build a Calendar/Personal Schedule (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODXV-fb_c-I)
• Guide: Plan Your Success for Effective Time Management (Rutgers) (https://learningcenters.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/2023-05/self-guided-time-management-workshop.pdf)
• Guide + Template: Project Planning for Larger Assignments/Essays (Rutgers) (https://learningcenters.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/2023-05/project-planning.pdf)
• Guide: 7 Strategies for Managing Email (OSU) (https://success.oregonstate.edu/sites/success.oregonstate.edu/files/LearningCorner/Tools/email_strategies_-_23-24.pdf)
• RSP: Study Abroad Information (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AyEQ65Em20wq7Vf9IFPncDpQI0BTJUYS/view?usp=sharing)
• Article: First Generation Students Abroad (Uni. of Chicago) (https://study-abroad.uchicago.edu/diversity-identity/first-generation-students-abroad)
• Blog: Student Correspondents + Experiences (IES Abroad) (https://www.iesabroad.org/correspondents)
• RSP: Which Major Should I Choose? Questions to Consider (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-R3U-jCamhoJJQ6mUcibYXSf5USWW4O6/view?usp=sharing)
• RSP: Worksheet for Which Major Should I Choose? (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qtQhfONi1gZ0EAC_25c7ql9JigXH2RcfbxQ3O03S8Mw/edit?usp=sharing)
• Video: Crash Course – How to Choose a Major(https://youtu.be/eGR2Yf6yBRA)
• RSP: Should I Change My Major? (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_zCcpkChXulYe-6dFySsOG9Dsex2i37r/view?usp=sharing)
• Article: How and Why to Choose A Different College (Niche)(https://www.niche.com/blog/how-to-transfer-to-a-different-college/)
• Guide: How to Transfer, a Guide to Success (Thoughtco)(https://www.thoughtco.com/how-to-transfer-colleges-4171730)
• Video: College Transfer Advice – New Major and School Size (YouTube) (https://youtu.be/PRAEDsbh0eI)
• Video: How to Transfer College – Application Process (YouTube) (https://youtu.be/qN_GMtFhlo4)
• Article: Should I Go to Graduate School? (The Princeton Review)(https://www.princetonreview.com/grad-school-advice/should-you-go-to-grad-school-right-after-undergrad)
• RSP: An Introduction to Graduate School Exams (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IZ_WgUw_z7mrHSMyQk8fVutcUAIGvaK5/view)
• Article: Graduate School Preparation Checklist (Federal Student Aid) (https://studentaid.gov/resources/prepare-for-college/checklists/grad-school)
• Guide: Preparing for Graduate School + Timeline (UF) (https://career.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Preparing-for-Graduate-School.pdf)
• Guide: Gearing Up for Grad School (Lewis & Clark) (https://college.lclark.edu/live/files/34321-grad-school-docxpdf)
• Article: What Should I do if I’m not Accepted? (Idealist) (https://www.idealist.org/grad-schools/blog/dont-get-into-grad-school)
• Guide: Life After College for Undocumented Students, s(https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)ee page 8 (https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)(Immigrants Rising) (https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)
• Guide: Law School Resources for Undocumented Students (Immigrants Rising) (https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)
Finances
• RSP: Financial Aid + Student Account Key Terms(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zFHyDOrplqpFhdb5KLR1c7JjB5bUHFo9/view?usp=sharing)
• RSP: What Can I Do About a Balance on my Student Account?(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_0kmw9HM8b9sKZACy4a7Hfin6d3XG5gq/view?usp=sharing)
• Infographic: The Financial Aid Process (Federal Student Aid) (https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/financial-aid-process.png)
• Article: Choosing the Best Financial Aid to Accept (Federal Student Aid)(https://studentaid.gov/complete-aid-process/accept-aid#inform-your-school)
• RSP: 5 Financial Tips for Your Sophomore Year (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-v-JAnjTV8Lo_P8GjNm88bgYdr4LSXPH/view?usp=sharing) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-v-JAnjTV8Lo_P8GjNm88bgYdr4LSXPH/view?usp=sharing)
• Templates: 4 Free Budgeting Templates and Spreadsheets (NerdWallet) (https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/free-budget-spreadsheets-templates)
• Article: Types of Budgets for Your Personality(https://thecollegeinvestor.com/17638/budgeting-for-your-personality/)
• Article: How To Budget for Your First Apartment (The Balance)(https://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-to-budget-for-your-first-apartment-4113283)
• RSP: Emergency Funding at Your School (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ErdnqpA1fztDo0I0_k-a2_5FShJhh5vaSWtpmS_RIqA/edit?usp=sharing)
• RSP: What Can I Do About a Balance on my Student Account?(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_0kmw9HM8b9sKZACy4a7Hfin6d3XG5gq/view?usp=sharing)
• Article: Emergency Financial Aid for College Students: What Are Your Options? (NerdWallet) (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zS2xoeG-S5y9iUy5ed8BMhUspOYLZydpGJKN6m6X1y4/edit?usp=sharing)
• RSP: Food Assistance and SNAP Info (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HevoRiJA2j-qTs2moNsKyt6DjQcfRlgeD_LIXicuut4/edit?usp=sharing)
• Guide: FAFSA Checklist (uAspire) (https://www.uaspire.org/getattachment/1895c757-1933-4063-bab4-7a80ea39f834/FY25-FAFSA-Checklist.pdf?lang=en-US)
• Federal Student Aid Toolkit (https://financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov/tk/announcement-detail.jsp?id=fafsa-updates)
• uAspire Financial Aid Resource Library (https://www.uaspire.org/resources/financial-aid-resources)
• Article: Selected for Verification? Tips to Help You Complete the Process (uAspire) (https://www.uaspire.org/News-Events/Selected-for-Verification-Tips-to-Help-You-Complet)
• Guide: Repaying Your Student Loans (Federal Student Aid) (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/repayment/repaying-101)
• Video: Student Loan Repayment Options (Federal Student Aid) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Kap4SsXalY)
• Tool: Official Loan Simulator and Calculator (Federal Student Aid) (https://studentaid.gov/loan-simulator/)
• Article: Prepare for Student Loan Repayment (Federal Student Aid) (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/repayment#repayment-plans)
• Article: Anatomy of a Student Loan (Student Debt Warriors) (https://studentdebtwarriors.com/graduates/anatomy-of-a-student-loan/)
• Article: Graduate School Checklist (Federal Student Aid) (https://studentaid.gov/resources/prepare-for-college/checklists/grad-school)
• Article: Financial Aid for Graduate or Professional Students (Federal Student Aid) (https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/graduate-professional-funding-info.pdf)
• Guide: Gearing Up for Grad School (Lewis & Clark) (https://college.lclark.edu/live/files/34321-grad-school-docxpdf)
• Guide: Life After College for Undocumented Students, s(https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)ee page 8 (https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)(Immigrants Rising) (https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)
• Guide: Law School Resources for Undocumented Students (Immigrants Rising)(https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)
• Video: Finances After College (CrashCourse) (https://youtu.be/wlM0WTPNup0)
• Article: Financial Planning Tips for Recent Graduates (The Balance) (https://www.thebalancemoney.com/the-best-financial-advice-for-new-college-graduates-1289592)
• Templates: 4 Free Budgeting Templates and Spreadsheets (NerdWallet) (https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/free-budget-spreadsheets-templates)
Career + Mentorship
• Article: Research Potential Employers and Avoid Scams (UF) (https://career.ufl.edu/research-potential-employers-and-job-postings/)
• Video: What to Consider Before Applying to Internships (https://youtu.be/d5Yrk-d227A)
• Article Internship Search Tips (PSU) (https://www.pdx.edu/careers/search-tips)
• Guide: Internship + Job Search (Lewis & Clark) (https://college.lclark.edu/live/files/30083-job-internship-search-strategies)
• Guide: Internships for Undocumented Students, (https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)see page 26 (https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)(Immigrants Rising)(https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)
• Guide: Maximizing Your Internship (Clemson) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGYu3gnubW4tngHf11f4a4jIt4RhEax5/view)
• RSP: Job Tracking Template(https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17f2W31PGInZEVYEySKSkY3xv5h2jxv0MStLaab7K5pw/copy)
• RSP: Short Guide to Professional Dressing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fZePDeokQTERvKaAXIKSMXsJazPdB8aO/view)
• Article: Maximizing Your Internship (Clemson) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGYu3gnubW4tngHf11f4a4jIt4RhEax5/view)
• Guide: Workplace Jargon – A Glossary (CareerSpring) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WKNsu5v7B5xC9X5IKjvCreRCe2RTtqeX/view?usp=sharing)
• Guide: Informational Interviewing (ImaginePhD) (https://www.imaginephd.com/general-content/ImaginePhD-informational-interviewing.pdf)
• Guide: Internships for Undocumented Students, (https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)see page 26-27 (https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)(Immigrants Rising)(https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)
• Article: How to Succeed in your New Job (Indeed) (https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/starting-new-job/new-job-guide)
• Action Verbs for Resumes (College Possible) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZpIwl70P1k_Gpwu4Oc-5PCf6_yrIY2cl/view?usp=sharing)
• Resume Guide (CareerSpring) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nju7IlF6gHqZoT9PLZ6ck781FdGjnCng/view?usp=sharing)
• Example Strong Resume (CareerSpring) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ZyObAqhxvtvxn069k-9KbRy9JM19JFH/view?usp=sharing)
• Resume Template - Google Doc (CareerSpring) (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14xe30d-EDVVt5QzbV8tCbFB46P4aHaC6/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113325851361581179514&rtpof=true&sd=true)
• Presentation on Resumes and Cover Letters (CareerSpring) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-06LeeZNcQclXsAfjRcCByDX2zzyGS1P/view?usp=sharing)
• Guide: Preparing for an Informational Interview (College Possible)(https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S7BCdLlaLk9PDimaEax9hxjNrRvjyNsJwIZQPG5QU-Q/edit?usp=sharing)
• Checklist: Informational Interviewing Best Practices (College Possible)(https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Jw_Fzv-Xz6GsIijtp_fSDlv7w2BCa1qAqERemGHeE8/edit?usp=sharing)
• Guide: Informational Interviewing Info + Tips (ImaginePHD) (https://www.imaginephd.com/general-content/ImaginePhD-informational-interviewing.pdf)
• Meeting Guide for Advisees (CareerSpring) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Nsqo71NMGUkxfwlSO_acCl3rwTIrpiP/view)
• Article: Connecting on LinkedIn (Clemson) (https://media.clemson.edu/studentaffairs/fb/ccpd/careerGuide/19-20/index.html#18)
• Guide: The Art of LinkedIn (Boly-Welch) (https://bolywelch.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LinkedIn-for-Job-Seekers-Resource-Doc.pdf)
• RSP: How to Display Your RSP Award on LinkedIn (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hlv4T0jB6na5IW-M5Ha83OKsY6RQI8ic/view?usp=sharing)
• Video: How to Build a Powerful Profile (https://youtu.be/w18Dm9oUdio) (https://youtu.be/w18Dm9oUdio)
• Article: How to Develop Professionally with LinkedIn (UF) (https://career.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/LinkedIn.pdf)
• Video: How to Ace the Interview (Crash Course Business)(https://youtu.be/BssdOyLB2GU?si=tqlKYRN8apVypvwt)
• Article: Tips for Acing Your Next Virtual Interview (Northeastern University) (https://graduate.northeastern.edu/resources/virtual-interview-tips/)
• Article: Hiring Managers Share Their Top Interview Tips (Boly:Welch) (https://bolywelch.com/blog/bolywelch-101-hiring-managers-share-their-top-interview-tips/)
• A Definitive Guide to Interview Questions (Boly:Welch) (https://bolywelch.com/blog/a-definitive-guide-to-interview-questions/)
• Guide: Interview Dos and Don'ts (CareerSpring) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CxIYotRTsGK9sxlId29Ni9XKSQF6OiTA/view?usp=drive_link)
• Common Interview Questions - For you and them! (CareerSpring) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gKOMJJcRbwY7iVVPbooX8ZaXwrXVW6Hd/view?usp=sharing) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gKOMJJcRbwY7iVVPbooX8ZaXwrXVW6Hd/view?usp=sharing)
• Pre-Interview Company Research Guide (CareerSpring) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Tbe5wOwxn1PUqIcBDVC97x6xus1OH21/view?usp=sharing)
• Presentation on Interview Prep (CareerSpring) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QM9-pkFxcY20wnRzfKdb8FY7pCjeNVI4/view?usp=sharing)
• RSP: Job Tracking Template(https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17f2W31PGInZEVYEySKSkY3xv5h2jxv0MStLaab7K5pw/copy)
• Guide: Internship + Job Search (Lewis & Clark) (https://college.lclark.edu/live/files/30083-job-internship-search-strategies)
• Video: Land Your First Job Out of College(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-XYbUXCSIQ)
• Guide: Life After College for Undocumented Students, (https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)see page 29 (https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)(Immigrants Rising)(https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)
• Quiz: Interest Profiler/Career Test (O*NET) (https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip)
• Worksheet: Transferable Skills + Personality Reflection (College Possible) (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zMx6olyg8oJPXCXJsnu2hD5r6fp6pXyz9xN-IVNF9RU/edit?usp=sharing)
• Quiz: Personality Types Test/Myers Briggs (16 Personalities) (https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test)
• Article: How to Make a Career Choice When You Are Undecided (The Balance) (https://www.thebalancemoney.com/steps-to-choosing-career-525506)
Life + Personal Skills
• RSP: Guide to Navigating On-Campus Resources (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EgHilXtNwvT4-yR19fDda3yUyA08Vnmq/view?usp=sharing)
• RSP: First-Generation Programs Information(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t7bCXDvDPO66oMEuZtXxxFxmOB1j2zUq/view?usp=sharing)
• RSP: Identify Your Support Network(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s-yIGv_BkrmD65JQVljqJEyeH-d2AbXq/view?usp=sharing)
• Guide + Videos: A Complete Guide to Working in Groups (Rutgers) (https://learningcenters.rutgers.edu/resources/guide-working-groups)
• Worksheet: Planning Successful Team Projects (OSU) (https://success.oregonstate.edu/sites/success.oregonstate.edu/files/LearningCorner/Tools/4-page_twdw_-_fill_-_20.pdf)
• Guide to Group Work (UNSW Sydney) (https://www.student.unsw.edu.au/groupwork)
• Video: How to Build an Academic Calendar/Schedule(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODXV-fb_c-I)
• Article: Multiple Time Management Strategies (OSU)(https://success.oregonstate.edu/build-your-time-management-toolbox)
• Guide: Plan Your Success for Effective Time Management (Rutgers) (https://learningcenters.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/2023-05/self-guided-time-management-workshop.pdf)
• RSP: 10 Tips for Moving Off-Campus(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ski0JbMxNGxwDhx3kJmP2Tn4VHubx6wl/view?usp=sharing)
• Article: The Pros and Cons of Living Off-Campus (College Board)(https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wgzdcjfFMyXEWxv4Ah3qQy3u7KDfYQx249PvoPW9E2k/edit?usp=sharing)
• RSP: Housing Search Comparison Worksheet (Google Docs) (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NlZboBqq7QUAdzf9tLnbKNtQUJaZTJBv-BZbXbNEcUI/edit?usp=sharing)
• Article: Finding the Right Apartment for You (ASU) (https://heysunny.asu.edu/blog/how-find-right-apartment-you)
• Article: How To Budget for Your First Apartment (The Balance)(https://www.thebalancemoney.com/how-to-budget-for-your-first-apartment-4113283)
• Video: Crash Course – How to Graduate (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V16qfhdIK6M&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtNxrUcgYGmPneX1PTStLDQx&index=13)
• RSP: Graduation Checklist (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IesmJkb6vZHM9qSSkfDg-j-DtfhxsPdR/view?usp=sharing)
• Article: When to Look for a Job as a College Senior (The Balance)(https://www.thebalancemoney.com/when-to-start-looking-for-a-job-for-college-seniors-2059851)
• Video: Post-College Checklist (The Financial Diet) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOXUSDDxLxc)
• Guide: Life After College for Undocumented Students (Immigrants Rising) (https://immigrantsrising.org/wp-content/uploads/Immigrants-Rising_Life-After-College.pdf)
• Guide: How to Make Friends in College (College Info Geek) (https://collegeinfogeek.com/make-friends-college/)
• Article: Making Friends in Big Classes (Rutgers) (https://learningcenters.rutgers.edu/resources/making-friends-big-classes)
• Blog: How to Make Friends in College 101 (WSU Academic Success) (https://ascc.wsu.edu/blog/2023/10/09/how-to-make-friends-in-college-101/)
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