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Welcome to your first-year experience! This guide provides invaluable tips to help you thrive academically and personally. Learn the importance of requesting recommendation letters, crafting thank-you notes, and scheduling appointments with professors. Discover how to present yourself effectively and communicate professionally through emails. We also emphasize health and wellness strategies, from staying hydrated to managing your time effectively. Make the most of your college journey with these essential resources and recommendations to ensure your success.
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Rec Letters & Thank You Notes • Advance notice on Rec Letters (at least 1 week) • Resume • Copy of application/requirements • Thank You Notes • Mail or hand deliver • Appropriate to email
TIP OF THE WEEK #1 GO TO CLASS!!! Rustling Around Before Class Dismisses BACK ROW SKIPPING CLASS Dress/Appearance/Smell
Tip of the Week #2 How are YOU Presenting Yourself???
Tip of the Week #3 PROFESSORS AREN’T SCARY ALIENS!!! How to Schedule Appointments How to Talk to your Professor How to Type Professional Emails
Which Letter to Use??? Hi Alexis/Dr. Hurdle/Mrs. Hurdle, My name is Barbara Bush, and I am a student in your Fundamentals of Chemistry class that meets on T/R at 7:30am. I am emailing you because I am concerned about my success in the class. I am a dedicated student majoring in Nursing. As you probably know, my GPA is so important to me as I prepare for Nursing School. I was wondering if I could meet with you, at your convenience,to discuss my concerns. I look forward to your reply. Thank you, Barbara Bush 002259644 • Hey I don’t understand what’s going on in class and I can’t fail because I have a scholarship and my mom wants me to drop it but just don’t know what to od. I need to meet with you asap because I need you to help me know if I should drop the class or keep trying my hardest. I have to do good b/c my gpa is so important for nursing school and I wont get in unless I have at least a 2.75. ?!?! I need you to tell me when you can meet with me. • Thx • Barb
Tip of the Week #4Alexis’ Fav YouTube Video of the Week http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNb2p6p73kA With your skills and gifts, who’s world will you change??
Get Your FLU SHOT!!!Take your Fintstones!!! • Pat Walker Health Center for Flu Shot • Charge to Account • Stay healthy! • Drink lots of water • Take VITAMINS! • SLEEP • Exercise
Happy Birthday!!! • Kristyn—November 23 • Sarah—TODAY!! December 9 • Jessica—January 1 • Colin—January 2 • Mary Lou—March 8 • Lindsay—April 11 • Laurel—May 22 • Olivia—June 8 • Mari Jordan—June 23 • Josh—June 25
REVIEW/OPINIONS • Time Management (Time Use Chart) • Scavenger Hunt • Study Skills (Enhanced Learning Center) • Academic Planning/Registration Preparation • Health/Wellness @ PWHC • HPER • Financial Management (Garrison Financial) • Student Involvement