January Advising Blog

Welcome back to classes after what I hope was a peaceful and rejuvenating holiday break. As the weather outside can be frightful there is no better time to snuggle in and focus on studying and achieving your best in your classes.

A great way to start is to use a study calendar that can fit all your activities on it. During the first weeks of the term when all the information is coming at you at an overwhelming pace, lower your stress by placing the assignments and preparation times on your calendar. Be sure to minimally allow a couple of weeks for papers that are due by scheduling times for writing well in advance of the due date. Writing takes time and frequent review and revising. Remember to schedule your Writing Center appointments at least a week in advance of when the paper is due.

Check out the testing schedule of each of your courses. Put the test on the calendar and schedule study times. Remember back to the GEN 101 learning pyramid and book study times within the first 24-48 hours after each class, then weekly thereafter. It was just a few weeks ago that you faced comprehensive finals. Avoid the concern over remembering content from the beginning of the term by scheduling and completing consistent, regular, study intervals throughout the entire course. This can keep all the information fresh in your mind.

The most recent Learning Support Services (LSS) schedule is attached for January. The January schedule will be evaluated and alterations may be made to best accommodate students. February through April schedules will be released at a later date. Check out when LSS programs are offered and book them on your calendar. Individual appointments may also be possible. Note there are about 20 hours weekly allotted for 100 level Nursing courses, NUR 200, and NUR 201. There are 5 hours for Biological Sciences Support and 20 hours available for the Writing Center! Remember that the times designated for NUR 1 (NUR 100 level courses), NUR 200 and NUR 201 are primarily dedicated to that class group, but if no one from those classes comes during those times, the Learning Center consultants can work with you on your specific nursing or academic area of need.

For more specific information about LSS, download this link.