Work Smarter not
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What is a basic tool you can use to schedule and prepare for assignments?
A planner or Google Calender
Where is the office for the Apartments RD and what is their name?
Liya Scott and her office is in CB2
What type of show would be best to watch if you're trying to do work?
A limited series!
What is a physical thing you can do to take care of yourself?
Make sure you eat and get enough sleep
Who is your academic counselor and how can you check?
*Their advisor* and degree works
What is one thing you can do to minimize your workload?
Start assignments early!
Who is your RA and what is their preferred form of communication?
Participant specific question [freebie]!
How can you share something with your friends even if you don’t have time to hang out?
Start a book, show, or movie club so you have a common interest that you can talk about when you get together
What are some easy ways you can wind down after an intense or stressful day?
Practice intentional breathing exercises, meditate, or even take a walk and listening to music
Where are some places you can go with friends or by yourself where you can do homework, destress, or just hang out?
The gym, Jo’s, Grab and Goat, Hunt dining hall
What is FOMO and how can you manage it?
Fear of Missing out, Avoid social media, scheduling another time to hang where you can talk about what you couldn’t make it to and something to look forward to, learning to prioritize
What is the RA on-call number?
(512)- 342- 4100
What are the signs that you are procrastinating?
You spend too much time on Netflix, YouTube, Tik Tok, or try to hang out with friends for too long to intentionally ignore assignments
What is a big incentive for you after doing a big assignment or after a long week?
Go out to dinner or plan a special event (live shows, go to the movies, go shopping, etc)
What can you do if you’re struggling with classes?
Email your professors and make a meeting to talk with them! (or reach out to your academic advisor)
What is a tool through Gmail that allows you to do a chunk of email work at once so as not to forget to send an email?
Schedule send! You can write a handful of emails in one sitting and then schedule them to send at the necessary times
What is the RA on call hours? What do you do if you need help outside of those hours?
The on-call times is 7pm - 8am, outside of those hours try messaging your RA on groupme or email and if they are busy go to CB2!
What is your favorite destress or "mindless" show?
personal participant answer
What are signs you are overworking yourself?
When you start missing academic assignments for work or when you stop speaking with friends so to keep school and work afloat
If you are struggling with your stress who can you turn to for support?
Your RA, The HillTop Helpline, close friends, or family members
What are ways to prioritize certain assignments?
Look at your weekly assignments and make a list based on due date/ list-making
Where in the apartments can you go to do work and socialize with your friends?
Up near CB1 at the volleyball courts and picnic tables, your patio, and the picnic tables by CB2!
You have work at 3, but you have a paper due tomorrow and a new show coming out. How could you manage to do all of it in a day?
Well, you should have started your paper earlier but plan to have it done before work so when you come home you can get ready to wind down your evening with the new show. Incentivize yourself!
What is the Hilltop Helpline and what is their number?
(833)- 434- 1217 and the HH is a call center dedicated to helping Sted's students if they are struggling with mental health, stress, or they just need to talk to someone.
what can the office of Career and Professional Development do?
resume drop off, grad school application help, and job searches (even as a steds alum!)