”My schedule can get pretty hectic sometimes between school, work, student organizations, leadership roles, and more. I want to do well in my classes, but I also think it is important to make time for other things. For me, maintaining a balance means making sure I allow time to just breathe and work on each dimension of wellness. One strategy I have for prioritizing my overall wellness is utilizing my study breaks wisely. I get something to eat, talk to my friends, go outside, clean my room, watch a show, read a book, etc. By utilizing my breaks well (and not just wasting time on my phone) I am able to devote attention to my physical, social, and emotional wellness.” -Phaedra L. . . #breathe #wellness #academicsuccsss #iowastateuniversity #helpingcyclonessucceed
It can certainly be difficult for college students to find balance and wellness. Classes, schedules, routines, commitments, and expectations change every few months at the start of a new semester. This week we will share some of our strategies for maintaining balance and academic success as a college student! . . . #helpingcyclonessucceed #academicsuccess #iowastateuniversity #balance #wellness
”Something I do outside of the ASC is live in a resident hall as a Community Advisor. As a CA, I work hand-in-hand with the Department of Residence. Living on-campus housing has allowed me to meet new people from all over the world. Together we have formed a strong support group which was very important when I was first starting off at ISU. Whether it’s academic advice or motivation, the DoR provides many opportunities to meet others who can aid you in many ways.” -Rebekah . . . #iowastateasc #academicsuccess #iowastateasc #reslife #helpingcyclonessucceed
Over the past few years at Iowa State, I have connected with many individuals within the Multicultural Student Affairs Office. These individuals really helped me transition from high school to college. Not only have they helped me develop my academic skills, but they have served as an outlet for me to talk to and get advice about relatively anything. -Nate S . . . #multiculturalstudentaffairs #msa #iowastate #iowastateuniversity #academicsuccess #iowastateasc #helpingcyclonessucceed #iowastatedso
The office of Sorority and Fraternity Affairs is one campus resource I use to assist me in my academics. They host midterm and finals crunch time for members of all councils to attend to have a quiet and productive space to study. The academic officer at my sorority also sends out weekly handouts from the Academic Success Center for us to try out. Being a part of an organization that supports me in my academics has extremely benefited my college experience! -Morgan G. . . . #academicsuccess #fraternityandsororitylife #support #campusresources #iowastateasc #iowastateuniversity #helpingcyclonessucceed
”I am not a fan of running, but I know daily activity is important for my wellbeing. If you’re like me and need to be seriously motivated to workout, I would suggest trying a fitness class through Recreation Services. Taking a break from school work and moving around really re-energizes you, and group fitness is awesome because you get to try something new and meet friends at the same time. Some of the fitness classes that I have tried are Pilates, Cardio Kickboxing, and Aqua Deep, and I would really like to try Zumba or Jump Fitness next! Check out the Fall 2018 Fitness Class Schedule and try a new activity!” -Phaedra L. . . . #wellness #fitness #campusresources #academicsuccess #iowastateasc #iowastateuniversity #isurecservices #recreation #helpingcyclonessucceed
As an office, we value wellness and believe in a holistic approach to academic success. It’s our hope that all students take time to care for themselves and are aware of resources on campus in addition to the services offered by the ASC. A number of things outside of academics can impact a student’s ability to be academically successful. Follow along this week as our Peer Ambassadors share a few of the campus resources that have been helpful to them! . . . #healthandwellness #academicsuccess #studentlife #iowastateasc #iowastateuniversity #holistic #support #studentservices #helpingcyclonessucceed
One of my favorite techniques that I use is sketchnoting. Although it is not a formal study strategy, it's something that I use to help me when I go back to my notes to study! Basically sketchnoting is a form of note-taking that involves bringing more visuals into your notes. This taps into parts of the brain that would otherwise remain dormant in traditional note taking. This enables me to make more connections with the content and helps me remember things better! -Nate S. . . . #academicsuccess #sketchnoting #iowastate #iowastateasc #helpingcyclonessucceed
“One technique that helps me study is being able to annotate my textbook. Being able to highlight specific information or phrases or write questions off to the side allows me to go back and locate information more quickly. When studying, this can be super helpful. If you rent your textbooks, another way to do this is using post-it notes!” -Morgan G. . . . #academicsuccess #annotations #studyskills #iowastateasc #iowastateuniversity #helpingcyclonessucceed
