Wednesday, April 24, 2013

What Your Professor Won't Tell You


There are many things professors will forget to inform their students about.  They usually neglect to mention that the textbook you paid $200 for is not needed for their class.  Scantrons, those digital green cards used for multiple choice tests, are often provided by the instructor, although not always.  A teacher may lecture for 3 hours and only expect you to know 2 min. of the material for the actual test.  You may think you heard the professor say there is no final...think again.  These are just a few things that I have learned through my first two years of college at RSU.  I really did miss my first final in higher education, and the next semester I missed another final.  Sometimes you will get lucky and have a gracious instructor who will allow you to make up missed tests and such, while other professors may be far less than merciful.  Everyone makes mistakes.  That doesn't mean you are dumb.  The people that repeat their mistakes and never learn from them are the dumb ones.

Peak of the Week:

I got to spend the past weekend in Eureka Springs, AR with the RSU President's Leadership Class.  We stayed at a luxurious bed and breakfast and had our every request met by the helpful staff at All Seasons Luxury Properties. 

Challenge of the Week:

Finalize my summer plans so I can focus solely on my final exams.

Tip of the Week:

Fill out as many scholarship applications as you have opportunity to.  Graduating debt free will make you glad you did.

Song of the Week:

Madness by Muse

Pic of the Week:


One of the great features of my recent vacations.

- Aaron Battey

Monday, April 15, 2013

Staying focused

We're almost there! Spring is basically into full swing and finals are nearing. This is the time of the year that I love and hate the most. We are so close to summer yet so far away at the same time! Staying focused and powering through the last few weeks of school can be very difficult, especially if you get horrible spring fever like me. So what I do to stay focused is, schedule times during the day that I can acutall sit down, turn my phone and TV off, and crack open my books. Setting aside an acutal time and having a designated study space is something that can help either keep your grades up or boost them a few extra points if needed. Do this and finals will be over and summer break will be here before you know it :)

Peak of the Week:

Going on my PLC trip to Eureka Springs this weekend!

Challenge of the Week:

I have a five minute Spanish Oral exam due this week.

Tip of the Week:

Make your study times later in the afternoon, so you can go outside and enjoy this pretty weather :)

Song of the Week:

Mermaid -Train

Pic of the Week:

Alpha Sigma Alpha country night with my best friends :)

Have a great week!!
-Taylor H.