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

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.

Spring Reality Check

College is all about watching TV when you want and staying up till 5 AM just for fun...right? There are certainly those students who try to live the high life in school and put classes on the back burner. Just keep in mind that it's really hard to write a paper when you're running on 2 hours of sleep, 4 hours of Duck Dynasty, and 3 Monsters. Not only has RSU kept me absorbed in studying during the 16 scheduled weeks of classes, but the one week spring break of 2013 was hardly a break.

This past spring break I spent rattling my brain for 40 pages of information about nursing care for patients. By far this is the longest paper I have ever written. You won't see assignments like this during the Freshman year of college or possible Sophomore year depending on the major. Nonetheless, the retention rates for most college freshman are not very pretty on an average scale. Many freshman do live it up and say college is breezy easy until they see their transcript a full year later. Take note: nothing fulfilling in life comes easy. In conclusion, when you get to college, think about how your time spent will directly affect the career you are pursuing.

Peak of the Week:

Volleyball Night hosted by the Pre-Professional Health Club

Challenge of the Week:

Resist the 2 liter bottle of Coke sitting in the fridge.

Quote of the Week:

“You only get one chance to make a first impression.  Make it count.”- Dr. William Hart

Song of the Week:

Radioactive by Imagine Dragons

Pic of the Week:

 

-       - Aaron. B

Time Management

Time management is probably one of the most important lessons that I am still learning in college. Without managing my time correctly and staying organized, my life would be complete chaos. My advice to all incoming freshman is to GET A PLANNER!!! My planner has saved my grades so many times since I started college it's not even funny. My whole calendar is constantly filled because I have so many events going on all the time. Being able to write them down and go back to look at them really helps me when it comes to finding time to study, eat, and even sleep. I can honestly say that without my planner; my academic career, work life and social life would be a lost cause. So to all you overwhelmed freshman out there, get a planner and stick with it!!

Peak of the Week:

RSU's Got Talent!!!!

Quote of the Week:

Be the change you want to see in the world.
-Ghandi

Song of the Week:

Good Directions
-Billy Currington

Pic of the Week:

Our new sisters with my room mate and I after their Phoenix ceremony!

Have a fantastic week!!
-Taylor H.

Take 1

Hello, my name is Aaron Battey.  By way of introduction: I am 20 years old, in my second semester of the RSU nursing program, member of the Presiden't Leadership Class, secretary of the RSU Pre-Professional Health Club, and a very active member of the Angus Acres Church of Christ in Broken Arrow.  It is the one year anniversary of me being hired by the Prospective Student Services Dept., and I have enjoyed it immensely.  My life consists of constant studying and giving my fullest to all the organizations I mentioned above.  I get up at 6 am every morning, and usually go to bed at 10 pm.  Needless to say, that is earlier than the average college student awakens.  I have relished my experience at RSU, and my growth in knowledge has increased exponentially thanks to the dedicated professors here. 

Peak of the Day:

Make the 2 hours trip back home to Seminole, OK to see my little nephew.

Challenge of the Week:

Motivate myself to study on Saturday without distraction for an ever so torturing nursing test on Wednesday.

Tip of the Day:

Don't be afraid to take on responsibility.  Fear is sometimes our greatest enemy.

Song of the Day:

Eye of the Tiger by Survivor

Pic of the Day:

My favorite book.  A cup of Folgers and this Book never made 7 am feel so good.
Carpe Diem!

-Aaron

Hey guys! I'm Taylor one of the student ambassadors on campus. Like Bethany said in her previous post, I am a sophomore pre-nursing major and am involved in the President Leadership Class. I am also a proud member of one of our sororities here on campus, Alpha Sigma Alpha. Getting involved on campus has probably been the best choice that I have made so far! I have met so many people and made so many friends through sorority, PLC, and even giving tours. I feel like my college experience has been so much better than it would have been had I not put myself out there to make new friends and share new experiences. I would highly reccomend being involved on campus to any incoming students!

Peak of the Day:

Having a movie night with some of my best friends tonight!

Challenge of the Week:

Getting enough study time in for my Pharmacology test on Thursday.

Tip of the Day:

Always keep an umbrella and rainboots handy for rainy days like today.

Song of the Day:

Indiana's Angel -Brantley Gilbert

Pic of the Day:

There's nothing like a warm cup of coffee to start the new week off just right! :)
Talk to ya later!!
-Taylor H.

Day in the Life

Gettin' Started!

          This blog is all about the excitement, challenges, and experiences as a full-time student at Rogers State University! First, I'll tell you a little bit about how this will work. This blog will be written from the point of view of three different students: me (Bethany), Taylor, and Aaron. We are all in the President's Leadership Class together here at RSU. I'm an intern for the recruitment office at Rogers State, and Aaron and Taylor are student workers in the office! We are all familiar with one another, but we all have different experiences at RSU. Taylor and Aaron are both Nursing majors, and I am a senior in the Corporate Communication program. We hope to give you all insight as to what it's really like to be a student!  

Peak of the Day: 

I got to eat lunch with my friends today, and I have a recruitment event tonight with my sorority!

Challenge of the Day:

I have a lot of meetings to attend today back to back! 

Tip/Quote of the Day: 

"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new." -Albert Einstein

Song of the Day:

Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites by Skrillex

Pic of the Day: 

My AWESOME lunch from the Cafe on campus!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Talk to ya soon!

-Bethany M.