Friday, January 18, 2013

A New Year, A New Semester . . . A New Beginning


Starting Nassau this semester?  Here are five simple "Starting Smart" strategies for the first week of classes: 


·      Leave enough time to park.  Give yourself at least 45 minutes to find a parking space, get your bearings, and figure out where you need to go.  If you’re coming to Nassau by bus, check out campus bus stops beforehand and leave enough time to find your way.


·      Keep your schedule and a campus map handy.  Nassau isn't a hard campus to navigate, but it can seem a bit overwhelming at first.  Having your class schedule (which lists the locations of your classes) and a map nearby will make finding your way around a lot easier.


·      Bring a pen and a notebook.  You’ll need both, even for the first day of school.  Many professors plunge right in, giving notes and other information you’ll need to write down.  Don't come to class empty-handed.


·      Learn names (especially your professors').  Every course syllabus (for more on the syllabus, see the “Read That Syllabus” post) will list your professor’s name, telephone number, email address, office location, and office hours.  This is important stuff.  Put names and contact info in your notebook, your phone, your laptop, or some other place where you can find it fast.


·      Buy your books early.  Each course syllabus will also list the textbooks you will need for that class. Since many professors make assignments from texts early on, you should get to the campus bookstore asap and buy what you need.  P.S. If money is tight, remember that used texts cost less and are just as good.





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