The Compass: Ready for Finals Week?
The semester is about to come to an end...last final push & chance to get involved with this semester's academic opportunities and community events!
Hey everyone! I am Victoria Moreira Braune, author of The Compass. Unfortunately, this will be the last time I will compose the newsletter, which I have been sending out for the past three semesters every Friday since I started working as the Honors Program assistant. My journey in Santa Fe is coming to an end, so I wanted to thank you all for keeping up with the work I have been putting out and doing your best to engage with community events and pre-professional opportunities.
Working with the Honors Program has taught me a lot about how to guide students towards success, through informing students of relevant opportunities in their field and community, providing simple advice regarding academia, and helping students navigate their unique journey with the Honors Program. Being part of the program has made me more open-minded about awaiting opportunities, keeping me on my toes, and encouraging me to work hard to reach my goals and improve my critical thinking. I will be graduating from Santa Fe this semester with an Associate's in Arts, and I will then be focusing on studying Behavioral Analysis at UF, UCF, or USF.
Coming to Santa Fe has expanded my perspective on my academic journey, which I am forever grateful for. My trajectory here has also made me resilient and open to experiencing whatever comes my way. Santa Fe has helped me feel more confident in my ability to succeed, so no matter where I study after Santa Fe, I will still put in my best work, and in the end, that is what matters, as giving our best is how we can excel academically, professionally, and personally. For those of you who are also graduating this semester, congratulations! We finally made it! For those of you who still have a while till graduation, keep putting in the work! Because at the end of the day, the effort you are putting in will be worth it. Thank you to everyone who took their time to read this!
I can’t believe the Spring semester is already nearing its end—time has flown by! Hopefully, you have had a chance to explore some of the opportunities featured in the newsletter while earning some Honors points along the way. If not, don’t worry; there’s still plenty of time to get involved in future semesters and during Summer break if you are not taking any courses.
As we approach the end of the semester, it's grinding time! Final exams are just around the corner, so now is the perfect moment to get organized, stay focused, and finish this semester strong. Whether you're finishing a final project or preparing for your last round of tests, remember to pace yourself and take care of your well-being. Many of the upcoming events in this newsletter are great for taking short, productive breaks, as you will still be earning Honors Points. You’ve got this!
Activities in this edition:
Follow Us on Instagram!
Register for Honors Classes!
Call for ICDP Applications
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Planetarium: Florida Skies – Spring
Planetarium: Music 360 – 50th Anniversary – Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon
Discover Fresh Talent at Santa Fe College’s Student Art Show
The Library is Hiring for Summer and Beyond!
Student Volunteers Needed for the Student Conduct Board
Pre-Health: Join UF’s Student Health Care Center Medical Scribe Program!
Honors News and Updates
Prepping for Finals? Connect with the Learning Commons!
Tutoring:
Success Coaching:
Follow Honors on Instagram!
Stay connected and keep up with all the latest happenings in the Honors community, including social events, workshops, academic updates, and more!!
Honors Program Instagram: @sfhonors
Navigator’s Instagram: @sfhonorsnavigators!
Register for Honors Classes!
Once you have selected your courses for the coming term, including your honors courses, you can request Honors courses be added to your schedule using the Honors Registration Request. In fact, you don’t need to wait until your registration date to do this—you can request Honors classes right now. Note that you don’t need to include your whole schedule, just your Honors classes.
How Can I Register?
As an SF Honors Student, you have access both Honors and non-Honors courses. The process for registration is a little different, however, depending on which classes you plan to take:
Non-Honors Classes: Log into eSantaFe , then navigate to “Classes” and “Register for Classes.” Select the sections you want and register for them. It’s that easy!
Honors Classes: Registering for Honors classes requires that you submit an Honors Registration Request. Select all of the classes you would like for the coming semester and we’ll get you registered the next time we process requests.
Clear Your Registration Holds
While you’re logging into eSantaFe and planning ahead, take a moment to check in “My Status” and clear any registration holds. Whether it’s a financial obligation, the Registration Agreement, or just a late library book, there are a number of holds that can prevent you from registering for classes when your time comes. Take care of these ahead of time to make sure you can get registered right away when Advanced Registration starts.
Plan the Perfect Schedule
Scheduling requirements are different for each student, but there are some general guidelines, however, that are helpful as you build your schedule for the summer and fall. Follow these brief steps to start building a strong plan.
Maintain your honors status: To remain in the Honors Program, you will need to register for at least 3 credits of Honors coursework for the upcoming semester, or earn 30 Honors points. Click here for a listing of honors courses to be offered this coming semester.
Maintain progress toward your degree and/or transfer: You can review your progress toward earning your degree, as well as any courses required or suggested for transfer by reviewing your Degree Audit in eSantaFe. If you have any questions about degree or transfer requirements, take a minute to connect with the Academic Advisement Center.
Balance your time: Santa Fe expects that you will invest 2 - 3 hours per week for each credit hour that you register. This means that, for example, a full-time, 12 credit, schedule equates to a roughly 24- to 36-hour per week commitment.
Academic Opportunities
Transfer Student Research Opportunity at FSU
5 Honors Points for Submitting a College Application
If you are a student considering transferring to FSU, consider participating in cutting-edge research, scholarship, and creative work next year. If this research opportunity interests you, apply now to the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP).
About UROP:
Join a community of hundreds of freshmen, sophomore, and transfer student researchers and UROP alumni
Explore academic and career interests
Find a mentor
Choose from hundreds of projects representing all areas of study, including fine arts, humanities, sciences, medicine, engineering, business, and social sciences
Learn about exciting new questions and help make important contributions
Gain hands-on experience and research skills
Learn to think in creative and innovative ways
Become more competitive for graduate and professional school
Gain practical skills and knowledge applicable to careers or graduate school
Program Components:
Conduct research 5-10 hours per week assisting a faculty member, PhD student, or startup company. See many of last year's UROP projects here: https://cre.fsu.edu/research-symposium-group-view
Meet bi-weekly with a UROP Student Leader and fellow UROP students; receive personalized guidance about research and campus resources
Present at the Undergraduate Research Symposium (in April).
Info sessions for May and June will soon be announced!
The UROP application deadline for incoming FSU Transfer students is July 1st, 2025. Students will be notified of admission to UROP by email in mid-July.
In the meantime, keep up with FSU's Center for Undergraduate Research & Academic Engagement on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and sign up to receive their newsletter!
Contact Information: UROP Team (cre-urop@fsu.edu)
Call for ICDP Applications
5 Honors Points for Membership & 10-15 points for Event Participation
Another great opportunity at SF! The ICDP, also known as the Intercollegiate Civil Disagreement Partnership, with Li Ren-Kaplan and Ann Thebaut, serves as SF's faculty coordinators for the ICDP, and they are looking to recruit a cohort of six SF ICDP Fellows for the 2025/26 academic year by May 1st.
Cultural and Community Events
A Midsummer Night's Dream
5 Honors Points for Attending an Event
Date: April 25 & April 26
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall
Ticket Prices:
$16 - adults
$10 for seniors, students & military service members and children 12 and under
Free for SF students, faculty, and staff with college ID cards
Tickets are available from the Fine Arts Hall Box Office at 352-395-4181 or online
Planetarium: Florida Skies – Spring
5 Honors Points for Attending an Event
Join James Albury, host of “The Sky Above Us” and former co-host of the PBS TV Show “Star Gazers” as he takes you on a personally guided tour of our night sky, using our GOTO Chronos Space Simulator. Florida Skies is our weekly star show that familiarizes you with some of the popular constellations visible from sunset to sunrise and the stories behind them. They will also show you how and where in the sky you can find the brightest planets.
Date: April 25th, May 2nd, May 9th
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, 3000 NW 83 Street, Building X-129,
Gainesville
Show length: 60 minutes
Seating Capacity: 60 people
Ages: All
Contact Information: planetarium@sfcollege.edu
Planetarium: Music 360 – 50th Anniversary – Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon
5 Honors Points for Attending an Event
About: Pink Floyd’s iconic album ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’, originally released in March 1973, turned 50, and what more fitting a place to celebrate it and experience it than in a Planetarium, through the music set to visuals. With the help of modern technology, the idea of a show combining breath-taking views of the solar system and beyond, played out to 42 minutes of The Dark Side Of The Moon in surround sound, has been embraced by the band. NSC Creative have led the visual production efforts, working closely with Pink Floyd’s long time creative collaborator Aubrey Powell from Hipgnosis.
This show has a limited run, so catch it while you can!
Date: April 25th, 2025
Time: 9:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, 3000 NW 83 Street, Building X-129,
Gainesville
Admission: $12.00 for everyone, regardless of age or Santa Fe College affiliation
Show length: 45 minutes
Seating Capacity: 60 people
Ages: 8+
Contact Information: planetarium@sfcollege.edu
Discover Fresh Talent at Santa Fe College’s Student Art Show
5 Honors Points for Attending an Event
The Santa Fe College Gallery will host the annual Student Art Show, a juried exhibition showcasing artwork from the college’s visual arts classes.
About: The show features pieces in painting, ceramics, 2D and 3D design, drawing, photography and more. Santa Fe College faculty serve as jurors, selecting works that highlight students’ creativity and technical skill. Custom Caterers will provide refreshments.
Date: April 18 - May 2
Time: 7 - 9 p.m., with cash prizes awarded at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Santa Fe College Gallery (Building M, Room 147), 3000 Northwest 83 Street, Gainesville.
Looking for Volunteer Opportunities? Contact SF Civic Engagement and Service
In addition to scheduling dedicated service projects and organizing Alternative Spring Break, SF’s Office for Civic Engagement and Service—helmed by Jacob Clore—can connect students with service opportunities that fit their interests, passions, career goals, and schedules. Are you looking for a way to impact our community but don’t know where to start? Contact Jacob at SF’s CES today!
The Library is Hiring for Summer and Beyond!
30 Honors Points per Semester
The Library is hiring Educational Aides. Student staff do not need to be work-study!
About Work Position:
Library staff do NOT need to be Federal Work Study
Work on campus- we understand you are students first
Work up to 25 hours/week
Possible shifts Sundays-Fridays
Possible morning, afternoon, evening and/or weekend work
Must be a current SF student, enrolled in at least 6 credit hours within summer
Level-up your workplace skills, your academic profile, and your resume!
Come to the Tyree Library (Building Y) to meet circulation supervisors and pick up more information in person.
For More Info: Sarah at sarah.ingley@sfcollege.edu or Mike at library@sfcollege.edu
Student Volunteers Needed for the Student Conduct Board
5 Honors Points per Student Conduct Board Hearing
The Student Conduct Board is looking for students willing to assist with hearings. You can support your fellow students and collaborate with professionals at SF in hearing cases of academic misconduct and help determine fair and just outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in education, law, or leadership experience. If you are interested in serving, all you need to do is email dan.rodkin@sfcollege.edu and complete the Canvas course training soon to be a part of the Student Conduct Board.
Contact info: dan.rodkin@sfcollege.edu
Pre-Professional Opportunities
Pre-Health
Join UF’s Student Health Care Center Medical Scribe Program!
30 Honors Points per Semester
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to gain valuable experience in healthcare, especially those taking gap years or current students.
Why Apply?
Shadowing Opportunities: Work alongside PAs, residents, MDs, and DOs, gaining first-hand insights into the medical field.
Extensive On-the-Job Education: Receive comprehensive training that enhances your understanding of emergency medicine in a high-acuity and immersive setting.
Continuing Education Opportunities: Participate in simulation labs, EMS ride-alongs, and other educational initiatives to further your knowledge and skills.
Healthcare Exposure: Immerse yourself in a fast-paced environment and see how healthcare operates in real time and a community setting.
We encourage gap year students to consider applying for a full-time position (32-40 hours/week M-F and select weekends) and current students to apply for a part-time role (20 hours/week). The pay is $15/hour, and having a car for private transportation is essential.
At this time, they are looking for applicants with full-time availability who can commit to at least 12 months of employment. They are also hoping to start the interview process soon so that new scribes can begin training as early as April. Please fill out the application below if you are interested: