Roomers
A NEWSLETTER FOR RESIDENTS
Important Dates:
April 2016
Get to know your RA:
Hannah Gustafson
Hometown: Belvidere, IL
Grade: P4
Apr. 22:
Sand Volleyball
What is your favorite song at the moment?
Anything G-Eazy
May 6:
Halls close at 7pm
May 8:
Commencement
What are you netflixing right now?
House of Cards with Connor ;)
Pens or pencils?
Pens- colorful ones
If you could take anyone to dinner, what three people would you bring?
My mom, my dad, and my younger sister, Haley, because I love them! :)
If you could live anywhere in any decade, where and when would you
live?
I would live right now in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
In three words, what is your favorite thing about being an RA?
Being a role model- That was four, sorry!
What is a little known fact about you?
I play the celtic harp. I perform at college graduations, weddings, and funerals.
February Reslifers of the Month
Park Hall: Dan Rohan
Affinity West: Monica Foutty
Lima: Colin Lombardi
Maglott: Emma Ranney
Founders Hall: Sydney Burdin
Apartment Staff: Alleah McWilson
Affinity East: Ryan Holtzman
5UP/NOHO: Taylor Fleischman
Hannah Gustafson (cont.)
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life,
what would it be?
Ice cream, all day everyday
If, for the rest of your life, you could only watch movies with a certain actor or actress in it, who would
you choose?
I am not a big movie watcher, but Leonardo DiCaprio is
a pretty good looking man
If you were kidnapped, what tv show cast would you
want to save you?
Scandal, Olivia Pope is my woman
crush Wednesday every day of the week
What is your dream job?
A clinical pharmacist at a children's hospital
What is your favorite breakfast cereal?
Cheerios- the plain, boring kind!
What is your dream 3 band concert lineup (dead or
alive)?
Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson, and Mumford and Sons
Avoiding the End-of-Semester Slump
By: Caleb Zimmerman
This article can be found here: http://www.collegeview.com/articles/article/avoiding-the-end-of-semester-slump
1. Know your responsibilities
In times of high stress (like the end of the semester),
few things are more dangerous than simply not understanding your obligations. When you’re plagued
by a vague feeling of “having too much to do,” a
subtle sense of frenzy can seep into your work. This
is counterproductive because it corrodes your confidence—causing even more worry—and can lead to
a destructive downward spiral.
You can prevent this scenario by determining what’s
required as the semester draws to a close. This entails a great deal of proactive behavior since assignments are sometimes unclear, and exam dates and
test structures aren’t always well communicated.
Don’t be afraid to reach out to your professors and/
or fellow students to verify what will be expected of
you!
2. Plan ahead
Knowing exactly what you must accomplish—and when—will help you plan ahead effectively. When work appears
less like a monolithic behemoth and more like a series of approachable tasks, you’ll be more likely to take that crucial
first step. Breaking assignments into smaller pieces and organizing deadlines is critical. Plan exactly when you’ll complete which assignments and spread that work over a feasibly wide range of time. This will, again, help you avoid feeling overwhelmed.
3. Finish assignments early
The assignments that cause the most stress are often surprisingly easy, and the anxiety they cause when left untouched throughout the semester is simply disproportionate to how much work they truly require to complete. If you
avoid putting off coursework, you’ll have a large advantage come finals.
As other students are writing their final papers, you’ll be preparing for exams with far less to worry about and more
course content already mastered. Ideally, you should identify the assignments that you can complete in the first two
months of the semester, ask the necessary questions, and prepare a near-finished version of each assignment to review closer to the deadline.
4. Take meaningful breaks
Breaks are crucial, especially near the end of the semester. Students who expect to produce top-notch work while
under high stress should assess whether or not they’re being realistic with their goals. Even if you feel that no amount
of study could prepare you adequately, taking breaks is pivotal to keeping your mind fresh for tests. Sometimes, rest
is better than any kind of prep or review, as it can help keep your memory sharp while also reducing stress.
Packing Tips for College Move Out Day
By: Paul Pennelli
This article can be found here: http://blog.gradguard.com/2012/04/26/packing-tips-for-college-move-out-day/
How bittersweet this time of year is – summer is
approaching, meaning no more classes or exams
or deadlines, but you have to say goodbye to your
friends, professors, and clubs. Although this can be
a fun time to get distracted and get ready for the
warm weather and summer fun again, it’s also a
time to make sure you’re prepared to be on time
for your flight or ride when moving out of your
dorm or apartment.
Between finals, nice weather and saying goodbye
to friends, it can be difficult to get everything
packed in an organized and timely manner. However, it helps to do a little bit over time, so the
whole task never seems too overwhelming. What
do you need to do before you leave? Where
should you begin? Check out this list!
Figure out where your stuff is going ASAP.
If you live near school, it’s probably all going with
you back home. Get some boxes or bags to start
packing things away early – nothing is worse than
a parent who’s just spent x thousands of dollars to
send you to college to better yourself to arrive and
find you are still a helpless child who can’t even
pack up his or her tiny dorm room. The shame! If
you’re from somewhere far from campus, call around to different storage places in and around campus to
get the best rates. Got friends who live off campus with a sweet basement? See if you can stash your stuff
there for summer. There are many options – look out for flyers on campus. The sooner you choose a spot to
keep your stuff, the sooner you can get the approved boxes to start packing things up. The sooner the
better…
Start packing your clothes early.
Honestly. How many outfits are you really going to wear while spending your last two weeks camped out at
the school library preparing and cramming for finals? If you’re anything like the typical college student,
you’ll be parked in a remote corner of the library in the same sweatsuit for the majority of the rest of the
semester…Pack away your winter gear first that you definitely won’t touch in two weeks. Then move on to
everything else.Things of note to keep out: make sure to keep some sweatshirts or a fleece for cooler
nights, some rain gear/waterproof shoes in case April showers rain on your parade, a few going out clothes
in case you get the opportunity to be social before the semester ends, and some clothes for class. A couple
weeks goes by quickly, and when you’d rather be celebrating the end of finals instead of packing up your
whole room, you’ll be glad you started putting things into boxes/bags/storage early.
Set aside items to donate.
Starting to pack early will give you plenty of
time to go through the things you don’t need
any longer. Last semester’s fashion or gym
sneaks may have seen better days, and it may
be time to throw some things out or, better
yet, donate them. Many campuses arrange for
“donation drop offs” where you can bring the
stuff you don’t want to be donated, or a “take
or leave it” section, where you can grab all the
stuff the seniors are leaving behind, and leave
behind your old stuff for someone else to
cherish. As they say, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, so if you don’t want it or
need it and it’s in good condition, donate it!
it
Eat your food. Use your meal points.
Make the most of what you’ve got – start
eating the snacks kicking around your room and use all your points. Make sure to throw out any food,
drinks, trash, etc. that you don’t plan on bringing home with you. Ants and rats are no fun.
As the semester comes to a close, start selling back your books and sorting through your
school work.
Books are heavy. Don’t bring them all home with you. Hit the campus bookstore and sell them back, make
your returns to the book renter, or find a student to buy yours as soon as finals end so you aren’t stuck with
tons of pounds to carry down four flights on move-out day. They’ll only be worth less come next semester…
Sort through the work you’ve done this year and decide if it is worth saving and bringing back home. Do you
really need your notes from your elective class? Save any papers you’re especially proud of, or that may
help you in the future (like the essay that may become the cornerstone for your thesis?). Better yet, save
the digital files to an external hard drive and save on space (just don’t lose it!).
Save time to clean.
Yeah, it’s a little annoying, but saving time to clean up your space after you leave it will also save you the
dollars the university or your landlord may charge you for not vacuuming, emptying all your trash or making
the place look gross.
Hold on to a memento of this year.
If you’re anything like most students, you’ve probably accumulated a lot of junk since the fall. Campus freebies are hard to resist! Whether its a new tshirt or a trinket that reminds you of a great time this year, hold
on to a little something to remember your year by!
Preparation is key to a quick, easy move. Best of luck getting your things packed and with finals!