As Final Exams Week is here, UB’s Student Advising Services has compiled a list of study and test-taking tips to help YOU! From UB’s Counseling Services, to Texas A&M University, and so much more, be sure you review the following web sites to help YOU succeed on your final exams!
- Tips on study habits, reducing test anxiety, and more. Visit the self-help materials and resources from UB’s Counseling Services!
- From general test-taking suggestions, including how to best answer different types of exams, visit Texas A&M University!
- Want to learn several study tips from current UB seniors? Or interested to learn how UB’s Methods of Inquiry (GSE 155) class provides excellent information on preparing for tests, studying, and so much more? Then be sure you visit the Be Advised web log TODAY and search for information listed under our Study Tips category!
Don’t make your summer plans until you have at least read the insightful article, A Summer to Remember: Whether You Spend it at a Job, in an Internship, or Volunteering, Summer Vacation is a Great Time to Get a Taste of Your Future Career, by Melissa Ezarik of Career World.
From exploring a potential career field through volunteering or interning, to making valuable contacts, the more meaningful your summer experiences, “the more confident you’ll become in both your own abilities and your career choices.”
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GET INVOLVED THIS SUMMER THROUGH A NUMBER OF VALUABLE UB RESOURCES TO ASSIST YOU:
- UBThisSummer - Offers a variety of experiences, including an opportunity to take UB Summer Courses as well as to partake in the internationally-recognized faculty Summer Lecture Series. Visit UBThisSummer for more information.
- Explore Study Abroad - Study Abroad provides the opportunity to experience people, places and cultures that will enhance your education as well as enrich your life. SUNY offers approximately 400 study abroad options. Possibilities also exist to study abroad through a private school’s program, but SUNY programs are a first rate educational experience where students pay SUNY tuition!
- Career Services - Utilize Career Services and gain valuable information regarding exploring careers, jobs, internships and so much more! And what about career advice and networking? Utilize the Meet-A-Mentor Program for job shadowing experiences, job and internship search help, inspiration, and so much more!
Monday, April 28, 2008 - Last day of Spring 2008 classes. While spring semester classes are ending, remember that academic advisors are continuously available throughout the summer to assist you.
Thursday, May 1 - Thursday, May 8, 2008 - Final Exams week. Be sure that you have logged on to MyUB and viewed your Final Exam Schedule. Also, consult with your instructors for any updated information regarding your exams. If you have procedural questions regarding the Final Exam Schedule or if you have an Exam Conflict, consult the Student Response Center for more information. And if you are looking for some study and test-taking tips, then be sure you visit Study Guides and Strategies for information on preparing for exams, taking tests and so much more!
Monday, May 19, 2008 - Spring 2008 grades available on UB transcripts. Also, UB Summer Sessions J, A, I and L begin. Be sure that you know all the Add, Drop, and Resign Dates for UB Summer 2008 Registration.
Monday, May 26, 2008 - Memorial Day. UB is closed.
Friday, July 4, 2008 - Independence Day. UB is closed.
Friday, July 18, 2008 - Last day for continuing students to register for Fall 2008 without a $40 late processing fee and a late payment fee.
Sunday, August 24, 2008 - Last day for all “new” students to register for fall classes without a $40 administrative fee.
Monday, August 25, 2008 - Fall 2008 classes begin.
Learn more about other student calendar listings of important academic, financial, and billing date information!
If you are not planning to return to UB this Fall 2008 semester, then be sure that you do the following:
- Talk with an academic advisor to file the appropriate paperwork to let the University know of your change in status.
- Once Spring 2008 grades are posted (on Monday, May 19, 2008), talk with an advisor to see if you qualify for an Undergraduate Leave of Absence. If you are not eligible to file a Leave of Absence with the University, then you will be instructed to fill out the Not Returning to UB Form.
- All students who will not be returning in the fall must also consult the When You’re Not Returning to UB Checklist. This checklist provides a list of critical information and contact offices that you must consult in order to ensure that you are leaving the University properly.
Have questions? Talk with an academic advisor TODAY!
Industries such as energy, recycling, conservation and environmental education offer a variety of career and internship opportunities. This panel discussion will allow you to hear from professionals working in these fields and learn how you can prepare NOW for your future. All MAJORS are welcome!
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Green Jobs: Environmental Careers Panel
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Room 145C Student Union
Panelists Include:
Walter Simpson, UB Green, Energy Officer
David P. Albers, Environmental Engineer, Ecology and Environment, Inc.
Jill Spisiak Jedlicka, Director of Ecological Programs & Buffalo River Remedial Action Plan Coordinator Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper
Dennis Ryan, Vice President, Solid State Lighting (SSL) Industries, LLC
***The Green Jobs: Environmental Careers Panel is sponsored by UB’s Career Services. Register on-line today through the Life & Learning Workshops program at workshops.buffalo.edu. Walk-ins are also welcome!
Caitlin, a Senior at UB and Peer Assistant in the office of Student Advising Services wants to help YOU! Read her end of the semester tips to help you succeed as the final weeks of the spring semester are upon us.
- Dreading End of the Semester Assignments? Most of you are probably bombarded with research papers, group projects or preparing for final exams – I know I am! And most of you are probably not looking forward to them. However, usually the last projects, papers or exams are weighed pretty heavy in the final grade for the class, so doing well on these assignments can really help. So, instead of dreading these final weeks of classes and procrastinating, see these last assignments as opportunities to bring up your final average for the class!
- Thinking about Taking Summer Classes? Whether you are staying in Buffalo or going back home for the summer, you might consider taking summer courses. I have found it really helpful to take a course or two during the summer, as it lightened my course-load during the fall and spring semesters. Since I always went back home for summer vacation and took courses through a community college, I used TAURUS and met with an Academic Advisor to make sure the courses I was taking were going to transfer to UB. If you have the time and money to take a course, I strongly recommend it!
- Looking for a New Place to Study? While the UB Libraries are great places to study, sometimes we all need a little change of scenery. Here are some suggestions:
- It’s officially spring and the weather is slowly but surely warming up. We’ve been stuck inside all semester, why not go outside and get some fresh air? Some great places on campus to study outside are Founder’s Plaza located on the Academic Spine, the quad outside of Harriman Hall, at The Commons or anywhere you can find green-space, a bench or a table!
While you may not be a professional athlete with a big league contact, there are many sports-related careers that exist. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from professionals who are working in the world of sports and find out how you can prepare NOW for your future.
Sports-Related Career Panel
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Room 145A Student Union
The Sports-Related Career Panel is sponsored by UB’s Career Services. Register on-line today through the Life & Learning Workshops program at workshops.buffalo.edu. Walk-ins are also welcome!
Posted April 4, 2008 in General
Would you like to . . .
Earn 3 credits while gaining valuable teaching experience?
Help introduce students to the world of UB?
Share your favorite UB experiences and give advice about how to succeed academically?
If you are a highly motivated upper-class student, then visit the New Student Programs site to learn how you can apply as a UB 101 Peer Mentor! Applications are due by April 11th!
UB 101 Peer Mentors are undergraduate students who serve as role models and sources of support to new students enrolled in UB 101. The New Student Programs staff is looking for students who have a diverse set of experiences and interests, take pride in being a successful student, and are knowledgeable about campus resources. Peer Mentors work in collaboration with a faculty or staff instructor, assisting with class preparation and facilitating class discussions. Peer Mentors earn valuable teaching experience, leadership and communication skills, and 3 credit hours through participation in UBE 495, a class specifically designed to help UB 101 Peer Mentors.
Have questions? Contact the New Student Programs staff at 645-6125.
Mark your calendars! The Celebration of Academic Excellence is scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2008. This event is a great opportunity to not only celebrate academic success at UB, but to learn why research and out-of-classroom experiences are so vital to one’s development and educational goals.
WHY GO
• See outstanding student performances.
• Learn about undergraduate research.
• Be there for your friends and faculty being honored.
WHEN
Thursday, April 17, 2008
WHERE
Center for the Arts, North Campus
WHAT TIME
• 1:00 - 3:15 pm - Student Research Posters on Display (Atrium - Ground floor and first floor galleries)
• 3:15 - 5 pm - Mainstage Theater program, where faculty, staff, and student awards will be presented. There will also be entertainment surprises!
• 5:00 - 6:00 pm - Join students and staff in a joyous reception hosted by President Simpson.
FOR MORE INFORMATION/TO REGISTER
Visit the Celebration of Academic Excellence and register to attend!
