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New Year's Resolutions for the College Student

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As the new year is nearly upon us, revelers will spend tonight celebrating this new beginning with family and friends. Another tradition for the New Year's is that of making resolutions, and this year will be no exception. However, for many students it is difficult to know where to begin making resolutions-especially ones that we will keep. Here is list of suggestions for those of you who on New Year's Eve need a little help in making resolutions for 2014. Be sure to check out number 3; the ARC may be able to help you out on that one in 2014. http://collegelife.about.com/od/cocurricularlife/a/GoodNewYearsResolutions.htm Happy New Year!
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The Freshmen 8! Sleep Challenge

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The first study tip for the year has nothing to do with studying at all! In the study cited by the Huffington Post in the article below they found: "In a study of short sleepers (less than six hours); average sleepers (six to eight hours); and long sleepers (eight-plus hours) ... the long sleepers had the highest GPAs. Then in 2007 researchers looked at what type of sleeper got better grades: A "morning person" or a "night owl." What they discovered: an extreme night owl would have an average GPA of about 2.5 and, as each person became more and more of an early bird, their GPAs increased all the way to a 3.5. This year, researchers discovered that nearly a third of college students surveyed at least one sleep disorder. These researchers found that students without sleep disorders had a higher GPA than those with sleep disorders. GPA scores lower than 2.00 were more likely to be those of students with at least one sleep disorder. " Personall...
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Tips for better test taking

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Analyze how you did on a similar test in the past. Review your previous tests and sample tests provided by your teacher. Each test you take prepares you for the next one! Arrive early for tests. List what you need beforehand to avoid panic. Good preparation prepares you for the task at hand. Be comfortable but alert. Choose a comfortable location with space enough that you need Don't slouch; maintain good posture. Stay relaxed and confident. Keep a good attitude and remind yourself that you are going to do your best. If you find yourself panicking, take a few deep breaths Don't talk to other students right before: stress can be contagious. Read directions carefully! and avoid careless errors. If there is time, quickly look through the test for an overview. Scan for keywords. If permitted, jot any notes that come to mind. Answer qu...
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