MIDTERM MADNESS
It's about that time....
Hey Everyone!
Your Residence Director MJ again.
Just wanted to reach out and give you all some helpful hints about midterms, as well as keep you updated about events happening in our area this month.
Also, I will be walking around our buildings every Monday night with our staff in hopes to meet more of you!
For those who have them, good luck on your midterms. I'll see you around!
Email: ma.rigney@wingate.edu
Location: Young Guest House, Wingate, NC, United States
Phone: 704-233-6702
Midterm Stress? Here are 10 helpful tips!
1. Skim: On midterm eve, you may be tempted to open up your chemistry book and read every word of chapters 1-55 (each chapter being approximately 35 pages). Don’t! This is a waste of time. Instead, focus on chapter headings, footnotes, the course syllabus (the subjects listed on here are probably the ones the professor deems most important), study questions, and chapter reviews.
2. Don’t cram: On this same note, don’t wait until the night before your exam to begin studying for it. Instead, begin preparing now! Setting aside study time, reviewing notes from class, and planning early will help you feel prepared.
3. Attend review sessions, study groups: You may be tempted to skip out on that review session or study group being held by your TA, but this could be a huge mistake. Most of the time, these study sessions cover the main exam topics, and TAs usually let more than a few exam questions slip during these meetings.
4. Enjoy the silence: If you aren’t attending a study session, find a quiet place where you can stay focused and uninterrupted — the library, an empty classroom, the park. Your dorm room may seem like the most obvious place, but have a plan B ready for when the distractions hit (and they will).
5. Disconnect: Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and email are all unnecessary distractions, so while studying, disconnect for an hour or so. You may be surprised at how much you can accomplish when technology doesn’t get in the way.
6. Figure out what will be on the exam: No, this doesn’t require any mind reading abilities, but it does require you to listen and pay close attention to your professor.
7. Meet with your professor: Stop by office hours to discuss difficult concepts, ask questions about lecture material, or just to find out what types of topics the midterm will cover. You may be surprised at how much your professor is willing to share.
8. Stay healthy: During midterms, it’s easy to overindulge on junk food, up your caffeine intake, and basically suspend all personal hygiene (you won’t be interacting with anyone anyway) — never mind the fact that you have no time to make it to the gym. Don’t fall into this rut. Instead, schedule time for healthy meals and regular exercise, and don’t forget about that shower! You may just find that these breaks help you stay focused.
9. Take breaks: Consequently, a 12-hour marathon study session won’t do anything but make you crazy. Instead, take short breaks every hour or so, even if only for 10 minutes. Leave your study area when you do — that bit of fresh air may be just what you needed to clear your head.
10. Relaxation, preparation, and time management: It’s finally here! Midterm day! Don’t let all of your hard work go to waste.
*Information found on Cengage Brainiac Blog*
http://blog.cengagebrain.com/blog/2012/10/top-10-study-tips-for-college-midterms-and-final-exams/
What's going on in our area?
Coffee in the Quad
WHERE: Academic Quad
Hosted by: Student Government Association
Come out to the Academic Quad every Tuesday morning for hot coffee and a breakfast item. We will be in Alumni Lobby in case of rain.
Trivia Night
WHEN: Every Thursday Night 6:30 - 7:00pm
WHERE: Klondike
Hosted by: BARC Committee
F.A.L.L Fest
WHERE: CM Black Lobby
Hosted by: Your very own Cannon/CM Black RA Staff!
Come enjoy some fall activities and unwind from a stressful week of midterms. Some activities include: Carnival Games, Candy Apples, Pumpkin Games, etc!