BLOCK PARTY this Friday!

Friday (tomorrow) 6-8pm

Free music, games, and food!

In front of J and on the G field.

See you there!

A few things for your calendar...

Hope everyone enjoyed Labor Day weekend!


1)  Thanks to every single person for signing the roster!!!


2)  Don't forget about the Block Party, coming up September 16th from 6-8 !

3)  Stop by to hang out with Eddie Young, Assistant Director of North Village and Greek Life, this Friday and ask any questions you may have!

Back to school...and studying....

Hello residents!

September's passive programming is Intellectual Growth.  With the beginning of a new school year, it's easy to start up new beneficial study habits.  Check out some of these tips found below to make your life less stressful!  There are also resources on campus that you can take advantage of.  The website for Academic Assistance has a lot of information-including a form where you can sign up to receive FREE tutoring-an opportunity a ton of students take advantage of!  Happy studying and see you around James B. Duke!

Link for academic assistance!

http://www2.furman.edu/sites/aa/Pages/default.aspx

COLLEGE STUDY TIPS

Create Mnemonics

Mnemonics are devices that can help you memorize formulas, key concepts, definitions, etc. A really basic example of a mnemonic is “Please excuse my dear Aunt Sally” which stands for parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction.

Make a Study Guide

Whether or not your professor gives you a study guide for an exam, making a study guide is very helpful when studying for tests. Go through the textbook, notes, and any other material and write down any information that you think may be on the test such as important concepts, definitions, and formulas. Reading and writing the information will help you memorize it faster. If your professor gives you a study guide, make sure to cover all the points listed.

Make Flash Cards

Making flash cards can be a bit time consuming, but flash cards are helpful tools in remembering vocabulary, formulas, and key concepts. They are also easy to carry around with you so you can review them anytime.

Quiz Yourself

To ensure that you are prepared for your test, make a mock quiz to test how well you know the material. Write down a list of keywords or questions and make sure to leave room underneath each one. Then, pretend that you’re taking the test and write down as much as you can.

Set Time Goals

Setting time goals for yourself will help make sure that you stay on track especially when you have time constraints. You’re more likely to be productive if you have goals to achieve.

Remember to Take Breaks

Studying is hard stuff. You need to take short breaks to allow your brain to process and retain the information. Otherwise, you may confuse yourself or forget something you have already studied. Be sure to take only a short break, otherwise, it may be hard to go back to studying. When you begin studying again, review the material you have already studied, then, move on to something new.

Don't Study Alone

Studying with other people is always easier, because you are all there and you know nothing else is going on. If possible convince your college friends to meet at the library at a specific time on a regular basis. If you and your friends have different schedules, do your best to find time when at least two of you are able to meet. This will also help you and your friends develop good study skills, keep tabs on your friends, and make sure they will be with you on graduation day.