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By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist for the College of Arts & Sciences Did you know that courses completed for College-level requirements, such as the Liberal Arts Distribution, can be used toward a minor or certificate? But this will only happen if you plan accordingly. Many times students […]

By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist for the College of Arts & Sciences Academic advising for Spring Semester registration starts this week! If you aren’t already in the know, academic advisers can be an invaluable resource on campus. However, our advice is only helpful if students are also willing […]

By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist for the College of Arts & Sciences Now that the excitement of Homecoming has passed, it’s time to focus on the second half of the semester. While there is still time to turn things around I highly encourage you to consider the first […]

By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist for the College of Arts & Sciences One of the biggest mistakes students make during their college careers is not taking the time to get to know their professors. These are top scholars in their field who like to impart knowledge to […]

By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist for the College of Arts & Sciences As a busy college student it’s incredibly important to de-stress. If you feel yourself starting to stress out or become anxious, try taking a few deep breaths (in through your nose, out through your mouth). […]

By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist for the College of Arts & Sciences Did you know that the recommended time frame to begin studying for an exam is actually two to three weeks in advance? Some students assume that studying the day before, aka “procrastination”, will lead them […]

By Sara Berens College of Arts & Sciences Academic Adviser One common misconception that I hear from students time and time again is to seek help after they have started to struggle in a class. However, by that point, it may already be too late! Just because you may not […]