Tips for New Student Success

感觉很兴奋? 紧张? 这两个? Here are ways you can start preparing for your SPU experience.

试试以下五个建议:

  1. Read your SPU email daily: SPU uses your university-issued email address as the primary way to communicate important information. If you don’t like having multiple email accounts, set your SPU email to forward to your most commonly checked account. 
  2. 开始使用计划表: Whether it’s your phone’s calendar or a paper planner, get in the habit of writing down appointments and dates to remember and then checking your planner every day. 
  3. 得到 睡眠Create a consistent 睡眠 schedule. Practice 睡眠ing 7-8 hours per night at consistent times (i.e. 晚上11时至早上7时). Look at your fall class schedule and see what time you need to be up and ready for morning classes. 得到 in the habit of turning off notifications and sounds so you don't wake up at night.
  4. Practice taking “screen-free” breaks: 把手机放在一边, 电脑, and devices for 30-60 minutes at a time to focus on one task and not be interrupted. Although this may feel uncomfortable at first, try adjusting to the feeling of being “unplugged” while you focus on studying.
  5. 拥抱一个 成长心态 and get ready to change how you study: Some of the ways you studied in high school or at your previous college may not be as effective at SPU because your workload is heavier, 你的阅读更密集, and your assignments/exams more demanding. This is completely normal. It doesn’t mean that you aren’t smart: It means that you are learning how to do something new. Pay attention to what works and what doesn’t and know that faculty, 导师, and academic coaches are ready to talk with you about new strategies.

We look forward to helping you reach your academic goals! The 学术支持中心 provides support and strategies to foster student academic success. Take advantage of campus resources:

  • 辅导 - 研究表: Access free tutoring for challenging classes. 
  • 学术指导: Meet with ASC staff to strengthen your skills in time management, study strategies, and more.  
  • The 研究、阅读、 and 写作工作室: Work with library staff to improve your research, 阅读, and writing skills at any stage of the writing process. Students can drop-by Ames library's studio space without an appointment Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. 到下午4点.m. Video conference appointments via Zoom and Teams are offered by appointment during daytime, 晚上, 周末的工作时间. 使用 微软预订 to see availability and make an appointment for a video conference. 

The CCC wants you to use all their services: from help choosing a major, to resume and Linked In reviews, to connecting to internships and jobs. Planning for your future will help you stay motivated in the present.

ASC里谁是谁

Here is where you’ll find a list of the 学术支持中心 staff members, including their photos and contact information.

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