Treat Yo’ Self
Treat Yo’ Self
Treat Yo’ Self
Treat Yo’ Self
Treat Yo’ Self
What is one resource on campus to get free food?
Campus Pantry
Campus Events
Thrive Center
Is prioritizing a way of time-management?
YES, give an example:
Making a To-Do List
Writing in Planner
Making a 8-day study plan
A noun used when something is being repeated after already being said or written.
Repetition, can help you retain to 80% of what you learned, but not cramming it all at once.
How are Cultural Centers a resource?
They all offer different kinds of tutoring, food, events, community spaces, mentoring, professional development, and study spaces
Where is Campus Health Located? What does are 3 services it provides?
6th & Highland or Highland commons
Walk-in Clinic
Immunizations (flu shot)
STD Tests… more
What are some ways to de-stress on campus?
Free Massages @ library
Dog Days w/ Dean
Gallagher Movie Theater
Rec Center (or Rec Spa)
What is google calendar & how can it help you keep track of your time?
Google calendar is connected to your Gmail, a calendar that can send notifications to your phone when class/activity happening.
You can import your class schedule to google calendar through Uaccess
What are Cornell Notes and their set-up?
a note-taking system, that takes advantage of note taking and repetition.
They are divided by note column and recall column and summary
What is a Preceptorship/TA? What are some benefits of going to their office hours?
Teacher Assignant and preceptors are students that assist in a course.
-help you understand concepts
-help you gain extra credit points
-some preceptorships provide GPA boosters
Where can you find the courses and times that Think Tank provides tutoring for?
Thrive also has flyers with that info at the front desk
Think Tank website
What are three activities or services you can get at the Rec Center?
Use Gym Equipment
Get a massage (REC spa)
Check out equipment
Take a class
Is Multitasking a myth?
YES, Studies show you don’t obtain the same quality of information and you take long to complete both task.
ACTIVITY:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/creativity-without-borders/201405/the-myth-multitasking
Does studying in groups improve anything?
Yes very effective strategy for enhancing learning. This is because groups share unique insights and learn from each other
What is CAPS and where is it located?
-Counseling & Psych Services, student
-3rd floor of Campus Health
-Can get a waiver from different cultural and resource centers
How many times a semester does AZ require for you to meet with Academic Advisors?
One
Even if you don’t have AZA, you should be seeing your academic advisor at least once every semester.
Where can you get personal hygiene products or preventative products?
Campus health -both
WGRC -Hygiene
LGBTQ - Preventives
What’s an 8 day study cycle?
Driving your study material into 4 sections and covering the material for exam 8 days ahead of exam.
What are five things you can do after not doing so well on an exam?
Office hours
Correcting exam
Reviewing problem material
Getting help at the Think Tank
Giving self more study time for next exam ...
How to figure out who your academic advisor is?
Check out your student profile on Uaccess, located at the lower right corner. Gives contact information.
Do you have to register for workshops in March? And if so how many?
YES
Just register for one; https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d48a9af29a2fa7-spring
Does the UofA offer Dance or Fitness classes as credit?
Yes, some of them like Dance can count towards the 3 credit Art tier 2 requirement
How else can your academic advisor help, aside from telling you what classes to take.
They can help you to get into grad school, know when to apply for certain deadlines and for exams.
What is the “Curve of Forgetting”?
The first time you hear a lecture or study something new, you retain up to 80% of what you’ve just learned -- if you review the material within 24 hours
What resource on campus can assist you in applying for a job?
Student Engagement and Career Development; located on the fourth floor of the SUMC
Where can you apply to work for Thrive Center;
Applications available in March