Stay Motivated!

ONLY A FEW MORE WEEKS UNTIL SPRING BREAK! 

Need some motivation to get you through your classes? Check out these 10 tips for increasing your motivation:

1. Set challenging but realistic goals: Set goals that are challenging and attainable or within your reach. Thinking of each task as a step toward achieving your long-term goals can help you stay motivated 
2. Set learning goals: Decide what facts, concepts and ideas you want to learn before beginning a new task.
3. See the value in a task: Seeing the importance of a task will motivate you to complete it. Finishing a project or class gets you one step closer to graduation!
4. Have a positive attitude: Think about similar tasks that you have completed in the past. Knowing that you’ve done this before can lead to greater motivation.
5. Use positive self-talk: Remind yourself that you can do this, that the task is important, and that you are almost done will help you keep going.
6. Break down tasks: Breaking down a task into parts can make it more manageable.
7. Monitor your progress: Make a to-do list and check off a task as it is completed. It’s a great feeling when everything on your list is crossed off!
8. Monitor your learning: Answering self-test questions, end-of-chapter tests, and reciting things from memory are ways of monitoring your learning. It also helps you figure out what you still need to work on when studying for a test or quiz.
9. Create interest in the task: Increase your motivation by making the task more interesting. If you find the material boring, take notes, make a study guide, or self-test questions to keep yourself focused.
10. Learn from your mistakes: Knowing what you can do differently can help you stay motivated to work hard.

 Don’t forget to visit your ASMs this week with any questions!

What are you doing for spring break? Comment below!

*Taken from College Study Skills: Becoming a Strategic Learner

Resume 101

Resume 101

Looking for a summer job? An Internship? Your first step will be to write an effective resume.

IUP has resources to help students write resumes.  The two places on campus that are always willing to assist students are the Writing Center and the Career Development Center.  Also don’t be afraid to ask an ASM or a CA to help because they are willing to help as well.

Here are some tips to write a resume that will get you the position you are applying for:

                  -Keep your resume short (1-2 pages)

                  -Write what your objective is

                  -Make sure to list all education and awards you have received (deans list, scholarships, ect.)

                  -Use action words such as operated, recorded, demonstrated, ect.

                  -Be clear and concise

                  -List what skills you have used in past jobs that will be useful to the job you are applying for

                  -Keep the resume current

                  -Always be honest

Here are some links to help with the resume writing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYaXN8j7rL8

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/564/01/

http://resume.monster.com/

As mentioned before the Writing Center and Career Development Center are great places to get help, so below is information on them:

         

Writing Center

Location: Eicher Hall, Room 218

Phone: 724-357-3029

Email: w-center@iup.edu

Regular Hours

Monday through Thursday

• 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Friday
• 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m

 Career Development Center

• Pratt Hall, Suite 302
  
• Phone: 724-357-2235
• career-development@iup.edu

• Office Hours
• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

24/5 at the IUP Libraries

 Take advantage of the IUP Libraries’ extended hours!

The IUP Libraries’ extended hours means that it will remain open from 11a.m. on Sunday to 7p.m. on Friday every week of the semester. On Saturdays, the IUP Libraries are open from 11a.m. to 7p.m.

Overnight, only the first floor of the library will be open. The doors to the second and third floors are locked, the elevator is shut off, and some service desks are closed.

From 12:45a.m. to 7:45a.m., anyone in the library must swipe their I-Card at the circulation desk. This will make sure that only IUP students, faculty, and staff are using the library during these times.

                                                                                                        

After midnight hours are great for late-night study sessions and group meetings.

Make sure you take advantage of this great opportunity! This 24/5 schedule is a trial run and is only available through May 2015. The library will evaluate this schedule to determine if they should continue offering students these overnight hours. If they are used enough, the library will keep these hours!

Reasons why you should visit the library:

• Reserve Materials. Don’t have the book you need for class? If you professor put your textbook on reserve, you can access it at the library.
• Study Spaces. Comfy chairs. Study rooms. Need I say more? IUP Libraries has tons of quiet rooms, tables, and chairs. Surge protectors were added to many of the tables so you can charge your laptop while you work!
• Internet. The computer labs at the IUP Libraries give you access to the P drive, color and black and white printing, and software that you might need for your classes.
• Credible Information. Can’t find a book or article that you need at the library? You have access to online databases through the IUP Libraries, and you can rent textbooks and articles through other college libraries.
• Books. Because sometimes, the answer is not online.
• Librarians. Have a question? The librarians are there to help! Ask a librarian a question online at answers.lib.iup.edu or text them your question at (724) 401-1984. 

Don't forget to stop by the ASM office with any questions! We're here to help :)

WANT TO BE AN ASM?

WANT TO BE AN ASM?

The Life of an ASM:

-Mentors peers in the residence halls

-Collaborates with CAs to build a community

-Develop and organize helpful, but FUN programs

-Work 10 hours a week for Fall 2014- Spring 2015

Benefits of being an ASM:
-Leadership skills
-Working on a team
-Helping others
-Resume builder
-You can live on or off campus
-It is a paid position

How to Apply:
-First you need to have a GPA that is 2.75 or higher and be in good judicial standing
-Go to one of the following interest sessions:

                                                      -Tuesday, February 11th @ 9pm in Stephenson G41

                                                      -Wednesday February 12th @ 9pm in Wallwork G98

-Fill out application which is due Friday March 14th
(Go to housing website under undergraduate employment for more information)

If you have any questions please stop by the Maple or Ruddock ASM office!