Agnes Scott College Peak Week 2016

Students will learn the basics of electronics by creating circuits using the Arduino, an accessible and affordable microcontroller. Students will create basic circuits using sensor and switch input which control output such as light and sound. Students will then design and create projects on their own.
This class is great for artists, scientists, and anyone interested in learning more about technology. No experience in programming or electronics is assumed. Limited number of spaces available. NOTE: THIS SESSION IS A SERIES THROUGHOUT THE WEEK AND STUDENTS MUST ATTEND THEM IN ITS ENTIRETY. BE SURE TO SELECT THIS SESSION ON EACH DAY IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING THIS SESSION.

Conceptualize, shoot, edit and and embed a 30-second, impactful movie! This 4-hour, hands-on session will turn you into a producer with a finished product you can embed in your digital portfolio.

Applying this spring for a summer internship, C200 Scholarship or Advantage Award? Come learn how to create a great resume and LinkedIn profile. Templates and guides are provided!

Bridget Roosa Energy Balance: The key to more muscle, less fat, and feeling strong throughout a workout. Nutrition for athletic performance: What is gluten, and should I eat it?  Is dairy bad? How many calories do I really need? How much protein do we really need? What are the healthiest sources?  How can we lower our risk for breast cancer and heart disease, two of the leading killers of women. Portions, GMOs, pesticides, herbicides, BPA….It’s not your grandmother’s food anymore and what you can do about it.

“If you know golf, it can make a big difference in establishing a career.” College USA Today, 5/24/12 Networking, fundraising, health benefits, or just for fun- golf has it all. You will learn the basics of golf so you can play or understand a best-ball tournament. You will learn to putt, chip, hit and drive.

Is Graduate School for Me? This 90-minute lunch 'n learn will provide students with an overview of life as a graduate student; what it takes to get into graduate school relative to undergraduate research, grades and other experiences, and general guidelines for the application process.

Join us in an afternoon adventure learning some of the easiest destinations to travel to with Marta. Learn what resources, both tangible and electronic, are available to help navigate Marta. Students will begin the adventure at the start time by meeting at the main loop. Your ticket registration covers the price of a Marta Day Pass, which allows all day access to and from Marta destinations until midnight. You will receive this day pass at the start of the event. The Adventure will have a start and time, as well as a staff member to facilitate the travel. However, students can choose to leave and return to campus or stay at any of the destinations at their own discretion after notifying the staff member and releasing liability. There is also a waiver that will need to be signed prior to attendance and can be completed upon RSVP and purchase of your ticket.

With 38 rail stations and over 91 bus routes to serve your needs, MARTA is the key to getting around Atlanta. Whether you are coming in from the airport, commuting to work, biking, walking, parking, visiting, going to an event, or enjoying Atlanta nightlife, MARTA is the easiest and most cost-effective way to get around the city - and the region. MARTA is part of a regional transit system for the entire mid-north Georgia region - you can ride from Alpharetta to Jonesboro, Douglasville to Snellville.

Unsure how to hang pictures, blinds, shelves, window coverings, etc.? Join professionals from Home Depot and learn how to use basic tools, including hammers, screwdrivers, and wrenches.

This 3-hour session will introduce you to the basics of digital branding, marketing analytics, SEO and storytelling to connect with your audience.

In this session you can learn to set realistic personal financial goals, create a personal budget, identify your budget ‘busters’, and create savings plans.

BaFa BaFa is a cultural simulation training focused on deepening one's understanding of the ways in which culture manifests in every day spaces. From language and communication to conflict management- we will use this experience to discuss how value cultural norms, ethnocentrism, and communication styles as we seek to address change.

In this session you can learn about the five “C’s” of credit, what makes up a credit score, the importance of debt-to-income, and how to set credit goals.

Join IWI Spa for a course on making natural skin care products at a low cost. This event is free for students.

Join us for an interactive and fun happy hour with a panel of alumnae professionals who will share how to prepare, dress and plan for the unexpected when interviewing in their particular field of interest.