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Advising Tip | Consider a Minor or Certificate

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By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist for the College of Arts & Sciences Did you know that courses completed for College-level requirements, such as the Liberal Arts Distribution, can be used toward a minor or certificate? But this will only happen if you plan accordingly. Many times students […]

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October 26, 2015 at 4:52 pmNews

Advising Tip | Do Your Homework for Spring Semester Registration

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By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist for the College of Arts & Sciences Academic advising for Spring Semester registration starts this week! If you aren’t already in the know, academic advisers can be an invaluable resource on campus. However, our advice is only helpful if students are also willing […]

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October 19, 2015 at 9:00 amNews

Advising Tip | Learn from Your Mistakes

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By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist for the College of Arts & Sciences Now that the excitement of Homecoming has passed, it’s time to focus on the second half of the semester. While there is still time to turn things around I highly encourage you to consider the first […]

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October 12, 2015 at 2:29 pmAnnouncements

Advising Tip | Get to Know Your Professors

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By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist for the College of Arts & Sciences One of the biggest mistakes students make during their college careers is not taking the time to get to know their professors. These are top scholars in their field who like to impart knowledge to […]

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October 5, 2015 at 9:17 amNews

Advising Tip | Stress Management is Crucial to Health

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By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist for the College of Arts & Sciences As a busy college student it’s incredibly important to de-stress. If you feel yourself starting to stress out or become anxious, try taking a few deep breaths (in through your nose, out through your mouth). […]

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September 28, 2015 at 4:55 pmNews

Advising Tip | Best Time to Study for Exams is 2-3 Weeks Ahead

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By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist for the College of Arts & Sciences Did you know that the recommended time frame to begin studying for an exam is actually two to three weeks in advance? Some students assume that studying the day before, aka “procrastination”, will lead them […]

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September 22, 2015 at 10:17 amNews

Advising Tip | Seek Academic Help Before You Struggle

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By Sara Berens College of Arts & Sciences Academic Adviser One common misconception that I hear from students time and time again is to seek help after they have started to struggle in a class. However, by that point, it may already be too late! Just because you may not […]

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September 15, 2015 at 9:53 amNews