Mission Bay Aquatic Center

Just because it's off campus doesn't mean that it's not a part of UC San Diego!

In fact, the Associate Students of SDSU and UC San Diego Recreation own and operate the Mission Bay Aquatic Center.

Located right by the water, MBAC offers many classes at discounted prices for UC San Diego and SDSU students.

• Wakeboarding
  


• Kayaking (classes start as low as $29)
  


• Waterskiing
  


• Surfing (4 introductory surf lessons for $99)
  


• Sailing
  


• Rowing
  


• Windsurfing

Check out MBAC for dates, times, and special offers

Don't want to take a class? Students are also able to rent equipment from MBAC.

Career Services FOCUS Program

Career Services Center offers students a variety of resources to help them identify what careers interest them and which majors they could be pursuing.

FOCUS is an online set of quizzes that identify

resources based on your answers to questions.

Take a personality quiz to help decide what sort of job you would fit well in.

Want to know what characteristics companies look for? Take the Personal Development Quiz.


Want to search an industry for companies that interest you? Explore the possibilies in the "Research a Career" section.

"What can I do with a major in..." is a common question among college students. Select any major offered at UC San Diego and get a list of jobs that fit that major and the current median salary.

10-Minute Abs

Need a study break?If you're stressed from work and school, take an exercise break! Try a quick walk or breath of fresh air, do some stretches, or simply take some deep breaths. If you need some guidance, try this and other LiveWell UCSD videos for easy, 10 minute exercises you can do in your dorm room! Not only are you 'sneaking' in extra exercise, the energy you get from increasing your heart rate will last longer than that caffeine rush from a soda or energy drink.

Try this 10-minute abs workout lead by a UC San Diego FitLife instructor.



To sign up for a Core Conditioning class, visit: recreation.ucsd.edu

September Newsletter

Have you subscribed to our ListServ?

Learn how to achieve a more balanced and healthy lifestyle in the areas of intellectual, physical, occupational, emotional, social, spiritual, financial, and environmental wellness through tips from experts and information about upcoming wellness events at UC San Diego.

September's Issue includes:

- Wellness Focus

- Video of the Month: Zumba!

- Cash Course

- Meet the Beach

- Monthly Yoga Pose

Read it here! (right click to download)

& sign up to receive our listserv!

September Wellness Goals Calendar

Trying to start or maintain a wellness goal? Join the Office of Student Wellness in keeping track of your progress with monthly goal calendars! You can focus on one dimension of wellness, or choose a goal for each one!

Some sample goals include:

- Practice compassion

- Eat 5 servings of fruits/veggies each day

- Exercise 3 times a week

- Save up money for a trip

- Meditate 20 minutes a day

- Read a book each week

- Recycle!

Download September's calendar! (right-click to download)

10-Minute Pilates

Pilates is great for core conditioning and toning your body through exercises that teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles. Test out Pilates by following along with a UCSD FitLife instructor in this 10-minute intro to Pilates.



To sign up for a Pilates class, visit: recreation.ucsd.edu

Important Tips for Your First Year, Part 4

Check out these tips to help make your 1st year at college...AMAZING!

Walk to class. While taking public transportation might be quicker, walking will give you a chance to stretch your legs, burn some calories and relax before your next class.

Incorporate different kinds of exercise in your routine. When you work out, don't just stick to one kind of workout. Incorporate strength training, cardio and stretching exercises into your routine to make it well rounded.

Make Exercising fun. You're probably not going to work out if you are bored with your routine or find going to the gym torture. Find a way to make it fun for yourself and you'll be much more likely to keep it up.

Set goals. You'll be more motivated and positive if you give yourself goals to work towards throughout the school year.

Take advantage of fitness courses. Along with gym facilities most students will have access to fitness classes they can take. Since you're already paying for these through your tuition you may as well take advantage and get a workout that will help keep you in shape and motivate you.

Register for QCamp

Join the LGBT Resource Center for Q Camp 2009!
Wed, September 23, 2009
9:00am - 1:30pm,
LGBT Resource Center

Q Camp is our orientation to the UC San Diego Lesbian Gay Bisexual

Transgender community for incoming students.
Q Camp will help acquaint students with LGBTQI-specific organizations, help students make connections with continuing and other incoming students, allow students to get connected with resources on and off campus (including the LGBT Resource Center), and give students an opportunity to ask questions about UCSD LGBTQI life.
Register for Q Camp!
E-mail us your:

• name
• e-mail
• phone number
• undergraduate college/graduate student
• any accommodations you require to fully access Q Camp and/or the LGBT Resource Center

Questions? Contact Jan Estrellado at jeestrellado@ucsd.edu or at 858-822-3493.