FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1946 Study Habits Course Aids Ex-Gl's In Making Adjustments To College Students often complain, about a course but when they shower praise on one—that’s news! A group of ex-servicemen, all taking education 105, unanimous ly give it a big “o. k.”. Offered by the department of English composition, and • taught by Dr. Agnes R. McElwee, assistant pro fessor of English composition, the course has four objectives: to in crease vocabulary, to improve spelling ability, to develop proper study habits, and to improve reading skills. It meets two hours a week and offers no credit. But according to the seven ex- Gl’s interviewed it is extremely worthwhile. Said Don Myers, a veteran of six years, and a commerce and finance student, “'The course has been worth a million to me. It’s taught me how to get back in the groove and really study.” Course Procedure Rodney Morris, just returned to school after three and one-half years in the coa<;t guard and naval air corps, explained the course procedure. “Our English placement tests showed us where We- stood in comparison to other freshman. We found out what branches we were poor in, and then were divided into groups— spelling, vocabulary, study habits, and reading. We were helped to improve these deficiencies.” He went on to say that .while it formerly took him six hours a day to do his' assignments, it now takes only three hours to learn the same amount of material. The men all agreed that educa- Classified Column LOST—Black and silver Water man’s lady’s pen. Reward. Call .Room T 6, 3993. FOR SALE— * 193 6 Dodge tudor, radio and, heater. See A 1 Kem merer, 426 . Sl.'Atherton street. Eve nings. Phone 4119. "WANTED—Acceptable man' to ■take! acceptable co-ed to dance February 8. Call 4235. LOST—Blond Cocker Spaniel. An swers to “'Flaps.” Belongs to Ox ford House. Finder call J. Devlin, 3922. Reward! . * LOST —'Parker 51. Black body, gold top. Sentimental- value. Re ward. Call lLarry 3997. TWO STUDENTS to sell nationally known •merchandise. Good in come, spare time; Write Real Silk Hosiery Mills, Harrisburg, Pa. WANTED Student laundries. Will- call for and deliver. Call Mrs. Ralph Tressler. Phone 3595. HELP WANTED—Student-- with /printing experience for. inter esting part-time work. Apply at 423 Old-Main. . - HELP WANTED—WomarL student or XGI wife can earn good wages doing part-time housework in desirable State College home. Apply.jit 423 Old Main. WANTED—Student who desires to work for his room. Phone 3405 or call at 112 West Beaver avenue. WANTED—Someone who does laundry or someone Who knows someone who takes laundry! Please call il'27 Atherton- Ask for Rosie. WANTED—One hop to Philadel phia leaving Friday or early Saturday. Please call Lois, 2196. Urgent! FOR SALE —Evening gown. Never worn. Sizb 12; white net. For details call, Bernice Kurland, Ist floor Jordan.' LOST—Right hand pigskin glove in. State theater Friday night. Cold hand. Have a heart. Call 498 Ath.: ★ * * *'.*-'* * 1b LAST DAY for men now in the U. S.Anny to reenliat andb® »ux* - - cL retaining their present grade*. * in it *★**★★★★* . -Space Sponsored By iSTATEBOWtINGCENTER tion 105 was extremely helpful in bridging the gap between military life and a college educa tion. As Edwin Abernathy, a com merce and finance student, said “The course has helped me' in that I’ve been away from the books for five years. It has given me an opportunity to get back in the swing of things.” Develops Confidence An important point, stressed by most of the men, was that by correcting their study deficien cies, they had developed confi dence in their ability to compete satisfactorily with younger boys who have just been graduated from high school, and have not had to stop their educations for any considerable length of time. Sanford Beyer, now ir. lower division, after nine years away from school, put it this way, “I never knew the difference be tween reading and study. I have found out how to study—the right way to attack a text - book— through Dr. McEhvee’s method of leading. I think this opportunity should be brought to the atten tion of all ex-Gl’s.” “A shot in the arm,” was the way Donald Carson, a lower divi sion student with four and one half years of army life behind him, described the course. “It’s helped me in reading, particular ly, but I think the whole course is mighty fine, especially for ex- Gl’s. We’re, rather rusty all around and it helps polish off that rust.” Teaches Study Habits Arthur Whittier, a pre-vet stud- LOST—Rose and gold bracelet. Sentimental value. Reward. Call 325 Ath. large pair of army air crew wings. Sentimental value. Call 5 Ath. ' ' ' LOST—Ronson lighter in Sparks on-Wednesday. Sentimental val ue. Call Shirley, Watts Ext 155. WILL PERSON who accidentally took raihco'at' from rack near 4 Sparks Jan. 7 call Curt 3261. WANTED—Two passengers ■ to Lancaster Friday afternoon at 3:30. Call 2891 after 7:00 p.m. Ask for Art. NOTICE —Alterations for men or women. Phone '4117. PERSONAL—Kenny from Bar racks 22, please call Bebe at Van- Tries. GOOD. WAGES dependable girl until June. Several afternoons each week. Housework. Mrs.-H. L. Krall, telephone 891 after- 5 p.m. LOST—Brown wallet containing Atherton room key.- Please re turn to Student Union as soon as possible.. POUND —In Sparks, raincoat iden tical to mine. ROTC cap in pock ets. Will exchange for mine. Call 3181. A Sweet Band for ANY Occasion! THE STATESMEN FOR BOOKINGS OR INFORMATION . CALL 4394 THE COLLEGIAN ent after four years in the army, said, “The course familiarizes you with how to study in college. I think it should be taught in high school and should be a required subject for all frosh. It helps in every course.” An agricultural economics stud ent, Henry Watt, recently return ed to school after an absence of five years, found that he had been particularly helped in building up his vocabulary, and in forming good study habits. Dr. McElwee is as enthusiastic about the course as are her stu dents, and feels that.there are a great many people on campus, particularly returning ex-service men, who don’t know about this opportunity to help themselves acclimate themselves more easily to college studies. It will be of fered again next semester, time and place being listed in. the College catalogue. As proof of the popularity of the course, this statement should speak for itself: although educa tion 105 offers no credit, and is not required, there has been al most perfect attendance every hour this semester, and when there are absences, there are also good excuses. German Students Form New Conversation Club Organization of the German Conversation Club took place in Room 305, Old Main, Wednesday night. Officers for the club, which is under the direction of Prof. Ralph Woods, are Fred -Huehner garth, president, and Irma -Mas ley, secretary. Plans for the next meeting to be held in two weeks will be made by a committee consisting of Jeane Bradshaw, Corinne Ber kebile, Marlies Muller, and Ralph Peter. Interfaith Holds Joint Meeting The Interfaith Council is spon soring a meeting at the Hillel | Foundation, 133 W. Beaver ave nue, 7:30 o’clock tonight. All Penn State students are invited. Members of the Lutheran Stud ent Association, the Hillel Foun dation, and all other student church foundations will .attend, with Pastor Edwe'rth E. Korte and Rabbi Benjamin Kahn officiating. The program will begin with the regular Hebrew services, fol lowing which Rabbi Kahn and Pastor Korte will act as the ex perts in. answering any and all questions on Judaism and Chris tianity. “This meeting, “said Rabbi Kahn,” will give both Christians and Jews a chance to better un derstand each othei’s religions.” Following the services and the forum, there will be a reception by the Hillel Interfaith Commit tee. TODAY & TOMORROW The Corner •' [ ~T I 1 , V Unusual j •V , ■ ■ ' ' • ■ • - ’ PAGE FIVU BROTHERS \ W CATHAUMj iUY WAR BONDS AND STAMIPS-HHH TODAY SAT. - MON. - TOES* IS ||| m GEORGE BRENT • LUCILE WATSON EVCAIDEn -'585 BtHHAIBT tAftlttlME TUfINCY • fIM IM Aetfi y “iwtxt tty torrwt" fry CIUC UTNCS ■ . ttMtt ty MAX STIIRU
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