by Marybeth Norcross | Feb 28, 2018 | Academic Success, Relaxation
We are now more than six weeks into the semester, which is a good time to stop, evaluate your progress, and make adjustments. How are you doing overall? Are you on top of all your work? What study strategies are you using? Have you prepared for your upcoming midterms?... by Contributing Author | Feb 12, 2018 | Academic Success, Relaxation
Contributing Author, Vanessa Lewis, the Student Services Manager, and is known for her sunny smile, warm welcomes, and for rescuing Charlie, the famous UAMS Cat. Where do we find success? How do we find success? There is a perfect Webster definition for success... by Robert Musser, Ph.D. | Jan 29, 2018 | Help for Students
For your information, we humans are prone to abbreviate. Some of us, military types and medical types and such, are espec. prone to abbreviate. Like most things in life, to abbreviate serves us well and serves us ill. COP & UAMS & COM & CHP & COPH... by Marybeth Norcross | Jan 22, 2018 | Academic Success
I love the beginning of a semester. When a new semester begins, your grade is an A+ and you are completely on top of your work. It seems like the farther into the semester we get, the poorer our habits become. What we need to do is practice academic care to keep our... by Robert Musser, Ph.D. | Jan 2, 2018 | Academic Success, Student Success Center
Someone observed, “There should be a sympathy card for having to go back to work after vacation.” I don’t know who first came up with the thought; now there are several versions circulating on the internet, some spruced up with images. These creations sound like... by Marybeth Norcross | Dec 11, 2017 | Relaxation, Self Care
With finals over,students are ready to rest and enjoy the Winter Break. It’s important to take time to have fun and relax so you can begin strong when the new semester starts, so here are four ways you should take care of yourself over the winter break. Take Care of... by Marybeth Norcross | Dec 4, 2017 | Testing Center
The Testing Center is preparing for final exams. If you have tested with us before, you know we have limited space. We have 24 regular testing computers, 12 reserved special testing cubicles, and hundreds of students to test. So, here are four tips to make your... by Marybeth Norcross | Nov 27, 2017 | test preparation
When it comes to testing well there is no substitute for planning and preparation. There are, however, some practical strategies, sort of like a test-taking 101 course, you can use to help your performance better reflect your understanding of the material.... by Marybeth Norcross | Nov 17, 2017 | Reflection
It hard to believe that it’s already Thanksgiving! A time for reflection, a time to be thankful for everything in our lives. The semester has gone by so quickly. It seems like I’ve had my head down, buried in my work, and when I finally look up, it’s time for the... by Robert Musser, Ph.D. | Nov 6, 2017 | Academic Searches, Help for Students
Along the way I’ve written a paper for one or another of my classes or for a professional assignment. I thought I would share a few practical search tips for academic searches that might help you. They have worked for me along the way; may they work for you as well.... 