The Advising Express Volume 5, Issue 10, March 8, 2016 In this Issue... • Majors in Minutes Spotlight • Staying Motivated at Mid-semester • Important Dates and Deadlines Announcements! • Welcome to the March 8, 2016 issue. • We encourage any feedback regarding content and design. Please email david.marchesani@uni.edu with suggestions. • Look for the link symbols to indicate text hyperlinks that will lead you outside the publication. M Majors in Minutes Spotlight Tonight!! Join the Office of Academic Advising for the brand new Majors in Minutes Spotlight event, a spinoff of the fall event, Majors in Minutes. The spotlight event is featuring the top six majors that students requested more information on: •Communications •Public Relations •Communication Disorders •Interactive Digital Studies •Family Services •Health Promotion These 40 minute sessions will expand upon what students heard at the Majors in Minutes event last fall. There will be representatives from each major that include recent alumni, current juniors and seniors with practical experience or internships, and student organization representatives. There are two sessions tonight, March 8, from 6:30-7:10 p.m. or 7:20-8:00 p.m. in the downstairs Maucker Union meeting rooms. Students are encouraged to attend one or both sessions! Popcorn and drinks will be provided! Photo credit: saidaonline.com Staying Motivated at Mid-Semester It’s hard to believe we are already halfway through the Spring semester! Students, Faculty, and Staff alike are probably feeling the stress of the semester bearing down on them and sometimes it feels like a break is never going to get here. Here are a few easy tips that can help all of us be the most productive and help us be successful the rest of the semester! 1. Set Small Goals Focus on progress to keep motivation from dwindling! Create small steps in larger projects to help you focus on reaching the finish line. And be sure to reward yourself when you accomplish a step! 2. Organize your Time Plan out your week ahead of time (as best as you can at least). This helps you stay on track and keep from feeling overwhelmed. It also helps you assess if you have too much on your plate and if your day-to-day life is too chaotic. And don’t forget to schedule time for fun activities as well! A healthy balance of work and play keeps mental health wellbeing easier! 3. Be Realistic but Always Strive for Improvement Study Abroad happens overnight or comes easily. You must work toward it and be Nothing patient. Never underestimate your potential for self-improvement. Even if it will take hard work, it will be worth it! 4. Find Inspiration Your hard work will pay off in the end! Get those creative juices flowing whether it’s a daily affirmation, using inspirational quotes, surfing Pinterest, hanging out with friends, or reading a good book. Find what motivates and satisfies you! 5. Find a Support Group Friends and family that support your goals can make the difference. Be active on campus can help you find motivation to keep going on mundane or difficult tasks. Join a study group or an exercise class. Support from others cheering you on can help you accomplish your goals! 6. Believe in Yourself! Always work to be the best you can be and never give up on goals that are truly important to you! Success is about the right attitude. If you believe in yourself, others will too! Good luck on reaching all your goals this semester! For more motivational help, check out the full article here! Have a wonderful Spring Break! Important Dates 3/14-3/18 Spring Break Week 3/21 Summer and Fall Registration begins for Graduate Students and Seniors 3/23 Summer and Fall Registration begins for Juniors 3/28 Summer and Fall Registration begins for Sophomores 4/1 Summer and Fall Registration begins for Freshman 4/6 Summer and Fall Registration begins for Unclassified Students Deadlines 3/10 3/18 3/25 Last Day to Add a Second Half-Semester Course by 5 p.m. Last Day to Drop a Second Half-Semester Course Without a “W” by 5 p.m. Last Day to Drop a Full Semester Course without a “F” by 5 p.m. Contact Us Office of Academic Advising 102 Gilchrist Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0389 Phone: 319-273-3406 Fax: 319-273-7515 Email: advising-services@uni.edu Advisor Contacts by College Stay up-to-date on everything advising by visiting the Advisor Handbook at: http://www.uni.edu/advisorhandbook/ Content by Ashley Jones, Graduate Assistant