Students set goals for spring semester
And so it begins: classes, homework, cramming, all
nighters and weekend parties. Welcome to a new semester.
And with every new semester, students set goals to strive for
such as getting better grades and to minimizing procrastina
tion.
"I believe this semester will be challenging, but I enjoy
the thrill of a challenge," says Jennifer Anderson, elementary
education. "My goals are to start work as soon as I get the assignment and com
plete it ASAP, allow personal time to avoid too much stress, and enjoy the work
I am doing in class."
Jason Hildreth, secondary education, says this semester he just wants to make
the Dean's List. "I only have three semesters left and I want to do well so I can
have a good resume when I apply for a job."
Usually, these goals turn out to be more challenging than students envisioned.
But have no fear, because there are some helpful tips to sticking to it. According
to www.thesemester.com what usually goes wrong is poor planning - a culprit of
the syllabus. On paper the guidelines look simple because the syllabi tend to
give students an illusionary sense of ease_and enable them to visualize the entire
With the semester in
full swing, the SGA is
back in action. President
IParul Luthra started things
off on a good note, thank
ing the members for all
their hard work and
dedi
cation in the fall semester.
Luthra also introduced
Eric Haupt as the new
Chief Justice for the Judicial Branch. Luthra also reminded the SGA that
there is still a need for a treasurer. Anyone interested is to contact Luthra.
SGA is planning a THON fundraiser for February 4 in the second floor
auditorium of Olmsted. The fundraiser is to be a Bachelor/Bachelorette
auction, minimum bid will be $5.00. Anyone interested is to contact Mary
Anne Nguyen
Dr. Widoff will be giving SGA a tour of the nearly finished section of
Towne Square that "Student Activities and the SGA will now call home."
(I'll let you in on a little secret, The Capital Times, WPSH, and the
Photography Club will soon be calling it home t 00... but shhhh don't tell
anyone.) That tour will take place January 22 at 4:50 p.m.
.... The only old business worth bringing up is relatively new. There was a
request to help with Clubfest (to be held January 29 and 30). The request
was simply put, "Please sign up to help ASAP!" Also considered old is
"Operation Soup Bowl" that will take place 4:30 to 6 p.m. from January 20
to 23.
The new business is such: Junior Senator of Public Policy Ginger Weaver
gave a letter of resignation on January 13. Christine Meck motioned to
approve Weaver's resignation, Jim Feight seconded the motion, all were in
favor and the motion approved. Isn't that like saying, "you can't quit
you're fired"? Also leaving her position is THON Chair Christine Meck
(note: no one motioned to approve, hence there was no second motion). If
anyone is interested in taking over Meck's position, please see President
Luthra.
Ok, I'll admit, I just really wanted to use this picture of Jr Senator at Large and
THON dancer Lee Cutchall. He goes to show that you can still have fun and do
your job at the same time. (Photo by Stacy De Angelo)
That is about all I have to report
Rachel Shepherd
staff writer for The Capital Times
by STAkcy DE ANCIELO
ECIITOR IN CHIEF
semester on two or three sheets of paper. "However, syllabi do not have the abil
ity to show us the in-between days.... The work that must be done at home; the
long hours of laboring necessary to achieve a perfect score on each exam."
This can be avoided. The website suggests taking it one bit at a time. Don't
look at the whole semester right when you get the first syllabus. Instead of
searching for your first exam or paper due, look at the first lesson to be taught.
"Worry about how to excel at that lesson and only at that lesson." This means
focusing all of your time and energy on mastering what is due for the next class.
The website says if you achieve mastery at one item at a time, when examina
tion time comes around, you will hardly need to study.
According to the website, many students need to take an occasional break
from their studies as well. Of course a break can range from a quick walk to
wrestling with your dog. Whatever your break is make it simple and fun. Both
productivity and longevity increase when you stop for a breather.
And remember, everyone is here for the ultimate goal: a career. "As always I
expect a lot of work, especially for student teaching," admits Alia Hartwick, ele
mentary education. "But in the end, I know I will be prepared for next year
when I have my own classroom."
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