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Spring semester adjustments force students to cope with new changes
Lindsay Straub
Issue date: 2/1/07 Section: News
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After a month of winter break, students adjust both academically and socially to a semester of new schedules, deadlines and commitments.
Some students use the holiday season as time to relax, spend time with family and friends, and participate in their choice of leisurely activities. As opposed to during the academic semester, classes and homework do not interfere with or limit daily activity. In a matter of one weekend, however, Marist students pack up their whole lives, move back onto campus, and prepare for the first day of the Spring semester.
Director of advising and academic services Kristine Cullen said she relates to the pressures students face while readjusting to college life.
"Time management is of the essence," said Cullen. It is most beneficial for students to make a detailed schedule of their new requirements in order to get, and stay, on track.
Not only does the spring semester bring new schedules, but a different climate as well. According to Cullen, during the winter students are more likely to avoid the cold weather and ultimately, their new responsibilities.
"It's easy to stay indoors," said Cullen. "We all seem to have a hibernation trait this time of the year."
Sophomore Bridget Colella is one student who is used to the comfort of home. She has found that her home life allows more time to relax and less time to feel stressed or anxious about classes.
"At home I can relax all day, but now my schedule revolves around classes," said Colella. "But, I mean, that's college!"
It is during the spring semester that students prepare and apply for summer internships and graduate schools. There is little time to put the finishing touches on a resume and to research different schools, while still keeping up with five new classes. Programs here at Marist are designed by professionals to help students organize and accomplish such obstacles.
Pat Taylor, graduate school and fellowship adviser, is holding a graduate school information session on April 4 from 12-2 in the PAR. The session will enable students to make a short list of schools they wish to apply to and to make a stronger application in general, said Taylor.
Some students use the holiday season as time to relax, spend time with family and friends, and participate in their choice of leisurely activities. As opposed to during the academic semester, classes and homework do not interfere with or limit daily activity. In a matter of one weekend, however, Marist students pack up their whole lives, move back onto campus, and prepare for the first day of the Spring semester.
Director of advising and academic services Kristine Cullen said she relates to the pressures students face while readjusting to college life.
"Time management is of the essence," said Cullen. It is most beneficial for students to make a detailed schedule of their new requirements in order to get, and stay, on track.
Not only does the spring semester bring new schedules, but a different climate as well. According to Cullen, during the winter students are more likely to avoid the cold weather and ultimately, their new responsibilities.
"It's easy to stay indoors," said Cullen. "We all seem to have a hibernation trait this time of the year."
Sophomore Bridget Colella is one student who is used to the comfort of home. She has found that her home life allows more time to relax and less time to feel stressed or anxious about classes.
"At home I can relax all day, but now my schedule revolves around classes," said Colella. "But, I mean, that's college!"
It is during the spring semester that students prepare and apply for summer internships and graduate schools. There is little time to put the finishing touches on a resume and to research different schools, while still keeping up with five new classes. Programs here at Marist are designed by professionals to help students organize and accomplish such obstacles.
Pat Taylor, graduate school and fellowship adviser, is holding a graduate school information session on April 4 from 12-2 in the PAR. The session will enable students to make a short list of schools they wish to apply to and to make a stronger application in general, said Taylor.
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