by Robert Musser, Ph.D. | May 14, 2018 | Graduation
As Van Morrison remembered his mother’s wisdom, so I have found, sometimes “there’ll be days like this.” You will graduate. Life is pleasant; it is worth enjoying. This morning, being a Monday, I work from 11:00 to 7:00 so the parking places are fewer and farther... by Ashley Phillips | Apr 30, 2018 | Academic Success
Have you ever been taking a test when suddenly everything goes blurry, you can feel your heart begin to race, and you start having trouble understanding the test question? I have. For me, it was test anxiety. What Causes Test Anxiety? Test anxiety can come from many... by Marybeth Norcross | Apr 2, 2018 | Academic Success, time management
Welcome back from Spring Break! I hope you had great time and were able to rest and relax. Now that classes have resumed, it’s a great time to make a renewed effort to stay caught up in your classes, and win the battle with procrastination. Making a study schedule can... 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 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... 