University Tip: Save TV for the End of the Day

Save TV for the End of the Day

Do you love watching television or Netflix on your breaks in between classes? I bet you do. It's a way for you to relax during a hard class. But did you know it can cause your grades to falter? This really depends on this person. For example, I study better during the day between classes rather than late at night. In between my classes, I read my upcoming readings, study for quizzes or tests, write an essay, and work on assignments I have on Canvas.

Here is my tip for you. Write down all your homework that you want to get done that day and once it is all checked off and finished to its fullest; go watch your favorite show! That is what I have been doing. I finished an essay, studied for an Art History quiz, and read and I took notes on the book that I am reading for my analytical essay. I barely watch TV until around 8:30 at night. Having TV time at the end of the day is the perfect time to relax and just let the tension out.

Remember, college is about getting your diploma and yes, about having fun with friends.

Toodles!

University Tip : Meet with Your Counselor

Meet with Your Counselor

Meeting with your counselor is extremely important as it is to meet with your professor. This is based off of my experience since I have met with my counselor. 

• For one thing, they get to know you and your goals. When a counselor knows what your goals are, they also know how to help you reach them by throwing things like clubs and maybe possible internships in the future.
• Also, they are there for any questions you may have. These could be questions about extra help/tutoring, questions on who to talk to on your major's track and what classes to take, and also who they could put you in contact with for things like questions on your major, about a club or sport.
• Today, my counselor helped figure how many more classes to take, how many quarters it'll take to finish my major and minor as well as when I can register for my classes.
• They can also pull up the major you are taking and tell you what classes you have to take.
• By having them talk to you about your academics, it helps them and you to think of ways to make you grades better.

Your counselor is there for you anytime you need their help. Go talk to them, you might even like their company. They just want to know how your classes are going, what you expect your grades to be and how you can make them the grades you want. It never hurts to go talk to your counselor. A lot of things can be solved by them. 

Toodles!

University Tip: Take Advantage of a Professor's Office Hours

Take Advantage of a Professor's Office Hours

This is a huge thing in university and an important thing students should do. Do you ever struggle on an assignment or project that is due in a few days and need some sort of clarification? Go see your professor. I just recently went to my Journalism professor to get his input on my assignment and I felt like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders because of a few things.

One, he clarified to me that I had to follow a certain order for my variables to follow and two, I found out what my grade could have been if I didn't tweak and fix my assignment. I have to have a certain grade; a high B or an A-. I can't have anything lower than that. I guess you could say that I am a perfectionist in my school work.

Your professor is there for a reason you guys. They're there for clarification and to help if you are struggling in a class. Your professor can tell you whether the assignment is on the right or wrong path and they can also aid you by giving advice to bring it to the best it can be. I've scored A's on high school papers because I went to peer reviews with my teachers.
I hope you take advantage of your professor's hours because it can hugely benefit your grade as well as your peace of mind.


Toodles!

University Tip: How to Keep that Sick-Free Streak

Tip #3: How to Keep that Sick-Free Streak

 

Is there anyone out there that usually gets sick once every school year? Well, you're not alone because I am right with you. So far, I've gotten sick every year of high school except for senior year. With this being my Freshman (technically my second year) of college, I am starting to feel a bit under the weather. 

 

Here are some of my tips on how to beat that nasty cold once the sore throat hits you.

 

Drink Lots of Liquids

Liquids are a huge must to keeping the sore throat well lubricated. These liquids would be a juice like orange juice, water and Sprite. Those are the three that I mainly drink when I'm sick. A friend of mine recommended tea but I am not a tea drinker. Orange juice is a good source of Vitamin C which helps your body fight when your sick. I have been drinking so much Orange Juice that I will probably turn into an orange.

 

Stay Warm

If it's cold out and you can sense a cold coming, wear warm clothes, warm shoes like UGGS or slippers and have a blanket on your lap or wrapped around your shoulders. I've been wearing a long sleeved shirt and sweater with jeans and UGG boots all day as well as having a blanket on me. I can't wait till my mom brings me my flannel sheets later this month. Another way I like to stay warm is by having either a heating pad or my dog on my lap, but sadly I have neither due to living in the dorm. The best thing to do is layer up on clothes.

 

Eat a Good Meal and Healthy Snacks

I've been eating so much fruit today, but that's a good thing. I bought some Honey Crisp apples from Fred Meyer and they are the best! I also loaded my plate during dinner at the dining hall with a lot of protein and veggies. I had some delicious pork, rice with black beans, and steamed broccoli. I am going to have soup tomorrow for lunch if I don't make it to the dining hall on time. I LOVE soup, especially tomato soup.

 

Take the Necessary Cold Medicine

I have been taking a couple doses of Dayquil during the day and then Nyquil at night. Thank goodness I went to get some medicine from Fred Meyer. I also had some cough drops that my neighbor gave me this morning, she was an angel! I am going to be taking some Nyquil before I go to bed.

So since it is 10:30 at night, my throat does feel a bit better; not as scratchy as it was this morning when I woke up. Use these tips and you'll feel better by the end of the day or the next morning!

Good Luck!

University Tips

I know I may have started a college tips themed post, but that was when I was in community college and it was not as hard as university. University courses require so much of your attention and devotion, so I thought I would start a University Tips blog post during my time at Western.

I am doing two tips today. I felt empowered to do so.

 

#1: Homework Devotion

 

Homework is a huge part of your overall grade. It helps you become prepared for what be talked about in the next class. I dedicate a lot of my time right now high lighting and reading textbooks as well as making notecards for my Art History class.

 

My Art History notecards

My note cards are basically photos printed on printer paper and then on the back I wrote the main points and key facts for each of the paintings. I might be getting a laminator to laminate them to make them look better and easier to transport.

 

#2: Assignment Due Dates

 

This is my favorite right now because I just a Word doc of all my important assignment due dates for the quarter.

 

 

This Word doc is set up by days of the week for me, not by months. This makes it easier for me because I can go down by day, not by month. It covers  about 2 pages. The orientation is landscape which makes it easier to follow. My due dates are put in red to help emphasize the urgency for me to do my homework every night.

 

My last tip for you, be yourself and be the best you want to be.