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Hello my name is Santasia Mccullough. I am a junior here at Towson University. This is the start of my 5th semester. I am on the Dean's list I. am dual majoring in Theater and Criminal justice. I am currently taking 20 credits and I am also the voice of the helpful tips and insight for the pod castings. I hope they have been of help for you and interesting. Be sure to keep checking the pod casts out but until next time stay on track and focused.

On the right track EP 2

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Monday September 3

Hello again Towson Students. Now is the time to really buckle down for the semester and make sure you have completed all assignments and went over your syllabi’s thoroughly as well as mark calendars with due dates. Marking your calendar is a good way to keep on track for the semester. I personally like to put when tests dates will be and what class it’s for and when an assignment, project of paper will be do. That way it will be much easier for me to remember than trying to remember to look at eight different syllabi’s everyday for the numerous amount of classes I am taking and having a lot of things due from different classes on the same day. This way I just look at the calendar on my wall and see what’s due and what coming up that I need to start working on or studying for. So what ever method you use to stay organized and on top of things start now. A lot of people like to use different colors to represent different classes and some like to re make their syllabi’s and hang them on the wall and highlight things they need to do so just start on what will make you successful in your classes and go for it. Hopefully by this time all of you are pretty settled with the decision of whether to keep the classes your in or not and have already purchased your books so you can keep up with your work and the class, if not this could affect your first few grades so make sure to get all the essentials you need for the class as soon as possible. Don’t wait to the last minute and fall behind especially if you are planning to add or drop a course. The first week is the best time because classes are relatively still fresh with the course workload and the books have just begun to really crack open so now’s your time to make a smart move concerning your educational career! Most students like to use the beginning of the semester for socializing, hanging out, and making new friends. Although that is a big part of the college experience, it is not the biggest and your grades show how much an effort you put to one part of the college experience and which will weigh more when grades are out so don’t fall behind. Be sure to check in again September 17th for more helpful tips and insight.

Getting Started EP 1

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Monday August 27

Welcome back to a new semester of learning for both new and continuing students here at TU. Today is the first day of classes which means time to meet new people and professors. This will be the day many of you receive your syllabi’s which contain all the essentials for having a successful semester and what you can be expected of, so get those daily planners out so you can stay on top of your work for a successful academic year. Make sure to keep up with due dates and upcoming exams and assignments so you can be prepared well in advance. New students should make their selves familiar with the location of their classes and places they will need to use a lot doing the school year so they can transition more easily. TU does not only want you to work hard, there are numerous amounts of fun and socializing events that will help round you into a success. Also this is the time to make your self aware of campus resources that can contribute to a smooth year of learning like the free tutoring centers for numerous subjects and the career center as well is the resources the library offers because the sooner you prepare the better. A scenario that comes to mind in this type of event, which is the beginning of the academic year, is losing your syllabi and then feeling as though it is not very essential and you can get by with out it and just get due dates from the professor but the truth is professors don’t always announce test dates because they expect you to take responsibility and to be aware of due dates and up coming assignments because they have provided you with the guideline of how class will go for the semester and if things change from the syllabus then it will be the professor that will make those adjustments known to the class. The way students begin the year should set a prime example for how they end the year. Be sure to check back again September 3, 2007 for more helpful hints and insight.