Time Management
Registration
Academic Resources
Experiential Learning
Miscellaneous
100
Name one resource SAS can help you with in regards to Time Management.
One-on-one writing support & broad academic support/coaching.
100
Where can students look for next semester's classes?
The master schedule.
100
T/F: I can only visit the writing center if I have written a draft of my assignment.
False. You can visit the writing center at any stage of the writing process.
100
If you are interested in spending a semester or year in a foreign country or another university in the United States, what option should you consider?
Study Abroad or Study Away
100
The number needed to register for a course.
A CRN (Course Registration Number).
200
T/F: You should use a pen to write your planning calendar.
False. Use a pencil! That way, you can update your schedule as needed.
200
What is the total number of credits a student can take each semester?
18.
200
I am having trouble understanding the material in my oceanography class. Where can I go to find a tutor?
Student Academic Services.
200
So you're interested in hands-on science experience outside of the classroom. What option should you consider?
Exploratory Research (available in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Computer Science, Psychology, Neuroscience, and Exercise Science as early as the second semester of your freshman year!)
200
This is used to provide the student an analysis of degree requirements.
A degree audit.
300
How should you start making your calendar? Should you start by plotting the deadlines of the bigger things like the due date of the essay?
Start by plotting the deadline of the final draft! Complete planning calendar by working backwards from deadlines and inserting various steps towards completion of tasks!
300
How many times can you add/drop a class?
There is no limit!
300
It's Sunday and I really need to spend all night studying for my three midterms coming up this week. Can I book a study room from 7pm-midnight?
No. You can only book a study room for a 2-hour period. You can, however, stay in the library to study until 1am (or 2am on extended hour days).
300
Saratoga Springs is an amazing place to spend a summer. Name 2 options Skidmore offers students during the summer session.
Internships, Faculty-Student Collaborative Research, summer classes on campus, SEE-Beyond
300
The person you must meet with before registering for classes.
Your academic advisor.
400
Why should you make your due date 3-4 days prior to the actual due date?
This will give you time to review your work after you have set it aside for a day or two and/or have others (like folks in SAS or the Writing Center) take a look before you submit!
400
To be eligible for the Dean's List, how many credits must students take?
14.
400
I have to create a movie for my French class, but I don't have a camera. I also don't know how to edit video. What should I do?
Visit Media Services in the basement of the Library!
400
I really wanted to study abroad, but I just didn't think I had the time to fit it into my schedule. Instead, I chose one of these two options...
Either a Skidmore Travel Seminar or a Skidmore Summer Program.
400
Name two tools that would be useful when planning out your schedule.
Academic Planner, planning sheets, time management sheets, calendars...
500
What is an important value (discussed earlier) of creating the calendar?
Questions emerge! Ask your faculty or fellow students for clarification! Utilize office hours!
500
Name two things that prevent a student from registering for classes.
1) Bad academic standing. 2) Financial or academic holds on a student's account.
500
This online program, that I can access through the Scribner Library site, helps me keep an organized collection of my research and helps prevent me from plagiarizing.
RefWorks.
500
I was offered the opportunity to attend a leadership conference across the country, but I lack the funding for transportation. What should I apply for?
A Student Opportunity Fund.
500
What requirements must be completed upon graduation?
Breadth requirements.
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