1	UNLEASHING YOUR INNER NERD Presented by Big Sib Coordinator Ritchie Lee October 2004
2	Part ONE: College Catastrophe
3	College Catastrophe cont. Greater expectations NEED effective study habits Manage your TIME Buy a planner, and USE it
4	Part TWO: Pre-Class Pressure Read all the assigned material, maintain situational awareness Write in your planner all tests, midterms, essay deadlines, etc. Visit people that can help: fellow classmates, big sib, professor, TA, advisors, RA, SAFE and counselors Know the homework
5	Part THREE: In-class Action People are different, some take meticulous notes, some take no notes: FIND THE BALANCE THAT ENHANCES RETENTION Get beyond what is being lectured, piece together the bigger picture, this helps retention Every professor sees different material as what’s “important”
6	In-class Action cont. SOUND OFF with QUESTIONS. Too shy? Write them down and ask someone later, preferably the professor right after class or in office hours
7	Part FOUR: Post-class Clean-up Look over notes, previous readings at least ONCE A WEEK. Preferably after every lecture, but I know you all got video games and AIM Clear up academic luggage you don’t understand ASAP
8	Part FIVE: Midterm Madness Before the Nasty Tests Ideally, have two weeks prior to test for study, but one week will suffice if you’ve been keeping up with studies anyway SHORT, FREQUENT study periods Work through technical problems on own, WITHOUT ANY referencing materials
9	Part FIVE: Midterm Madness Before the Nasty Tests Have a “I’m gonna kill that little booger” attitude, not a “CRAP, it’s that ghost from Ring reincarnated on paper” mentality. Knowing your stuff builds confidence, but too much studying will make you feel inadequate, so again, SHORT study periods.
10	Part SIX: Time, the fuel of SLEEP, STUDY, and MEALS Ideally, plan all four years. Map out all major prereqs Spread out tests and assignment time to prevent overloading Again, keep up with the dates in your planner
11	Part SIX: Time, the fuel of SLEEP, STUDY, and MEALS Sounds stupid, but PLAN to sleep square hours, eat FULL meals, and get exercise Strong, sound bodies function better under stress=better test taking ability Exercise is good relief from your troubles
12	Part SEVEN: Friggin’ Friends Friends: n. Enemy and ally against the greater goal of obtaining an education Have fun with them to release stress, but don’t let that fun time eat up study time Ask (Force) them to study with you Use your HSU resources
13	Part EIGHT: Nerd Skills Know your stuff BEFORE class Manage your time Set aside time to maintain your body Work with friends Always study and attend class Practice PRACTICE PRACTICE Build scholarly DISCIPLINE

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