Time is of the Essence
CramFest
I'll Learn What?
Wild Wild Western
Take a Chance on Me
100
What is the rule of thumb for how many hours you should study in college?
2-3 hours for every hour you spend in class
100
Name at least one website that can help you make effective study flashcards.
Quizlet, StudyBlue, Flashcard Machine, Cram
100
Look at why you should take notes, how your faculty member gives you clues of what to include in your notes, and different techniques for taking notes
Note-Taking Strategies  Tuesday, March 29th at 1pm  Friday, April 8th at 12pm
100
What are Waldo Library’s hours?
 M-R 8am-3am  F 8am-6pm  Sat 10am-6pm  Sun Noon-3am
100
Shirley Henderson is the oldest actress to play a student in the Harry Potter films. Which character did she play?
Moaning Myrtle
200
Stasia makes a to-do list for herself every day, but becomes so overwhelmed by how long it is that she often gives up on it completely. What would time management experts suggest that Stasia do to make her to-do list less intimidating?
 Separate your big to-do list into three different, smaller lists separated by school, work, misc.  Prioritize! Only put what absolutely needs to get done and you know you can finish that day on your to-do list.
200
Joe studies his textbook by reading it over and over again, hoping his brain will absorb the information. What’s a better, scientifically-backed, study method that you could suggest to Joe?
Writing the material out, quizzing himself, having others quiz him, flashcards
200
Learn ways to take control of your day, look at how you waste time, and identify some strategies to use in helping your activities align with your goals
 Time Management Techniques  Tues April 5th at 1pm, Tuesday April 12th at 5:30pm
200
John has a paper due next week and he wants to make sure he is graded well on it. What resource do we have on Western’s campus that could help John out with his paper? Where can he find this resource?
 The Writing Center  1343 Ellsworth Hall M-W 10-8pm, Thur 10-5pm, Fri noon-3pm  Waldo Library, first floor Sunday 5-8
200
One member of the cast of The Lord of the Rings actually met JRR Tolkien. Who was it?
Christopher Lee
300
Multitasking is never the answer! On average, how much time do we lose when we try to multitask?
 20%-40%  Why? Because when we think we are multitasking, we’re really separating our attention. We switch our focus back in forth, which makes tasks take longer and lower the quality significantly! You’ll save far more time and have better quality if you focus on tasks one at a time.
300
Markus has his computer on for note-taking in class, but can’t stop checking his twitter feed and ends up missing out on important information in the class. His friend, Courtney, suggests he gets an app such as Cold Turkey, TinyFilter, Nanny, SelfControl, or StayFocused. What do these apps do?
These apps will block websites that you put in for a set period of time, and make it extremely difficult for you to undo it before the timer is up.
300
Determine techniques for truly understanding what you’re reading
 Enhancing Reading Comprehension  Monday, April 4th at 3pm
300
In what three Residence Halls on campus are there student success centers?
 Eldridge/Fox, Eicher/Lefevre, & French Hall
300
Which film is the only horror film to win an academy award for best picture?
The Silence of the Lambs
400
Candace has been having a hard time managing her school work lately. She always intends to get her studying done, but she is so busy she never seems to get to it. What would time management experts suggest Candace due to get her study time in?
Schedule your study times!
400
Sydney always studies for her exams in one big cram session the night before, however, she hasn’t been doing as well as she hoped. Courtney reminds her that scientific studies support spaced repetition. What is spaced repetition and why does it work?
Spaced repetition involves breaking up information into small chunks and reviewing them consistently over a long period of time. The brain is better able to process and transfer this information into long-term memory when repeated over time.
400
Learn strategies to navigating the classroom climate including communicating with professors and understanding the dynamic of group work.
 Communication Differences: Professors and Classmates  Tuesday March, 29th at 4pm & Monday, April 11th at 4pm
400
In what building is Western’s Academic Resource Center located?
Ellsworth Hall, next to the Bernhard Center
400
In the movie Citizen Kane, what was Kane’s famous last words?
Rosebud
500
Shayla has been having some trouble lately keeping on track with her school work. She tried to accomplish her homework, but has trouble staying focused for the hours it takes her to complete her homework. Her friend, Courtney, suggests she tries the Pomodoro time management technique. What is the Pomodoro time management technique?
Set a timer for 25 minutes and then work without distraction until it goes off. Take a 5-minute break and then work again for 25 minutes. Once you’ve gone through four intervals (pomodoros), take a longer break (15-30mins). Then start over again.
500
Andrew was studying for an exam with his flashcards in the lobby. He would look at the multi-colored cards for a few minutes, deep in thought, and then flip the card over. He decided that what he answered to himself was close enough. Name at least one problem with Andrew’s use of flashcards.
Flashcards should all be the same color to avoid context clues, Guess the answer quickly and out-loud, make sure you answer the question correctly!
500
Learn strategies to help break down your work, understand your goals, and be realistic during finals week
 Finishing Strong: Preparing for Finals  Tuesday, April 5; 4 p.m.  Thursday, April 7; 2 p.m.  Monday, April 11; 1 p.m.  Tuesday, April 12; 4 p.m.  Monday, April 18; 4 p.m.  Tuesday, April 19; 12 p.m.  Tuesday, April 19; 5:30 p.m.  Thursday, April 21; 1 p.m.  Friday, April 22; 12 p.m
500
Xavier is having some trouble in his chemistry course this semester. Name at least two on-campus resources that could help Xavier in his course?
 Academic Success Seminars  Student Success Center  Supplemental Instruction Tutoring
500
Aerosmith wrote their famous song “Walk This Way” after seeing what famous movie?
Young Frankenstein
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