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Quote of the Month

“Victory is sweetest

when you've known defeat.”

              - Malcolm Forbes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

In this Issue

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Hanging In

 

We all look forward to the end of the semester, but few of us are prepared for the burnout that often accompanies it. You'll recognize burnout as the feelings of helplessness, physical and mental fatigue, and general lack of motivation and enthusiasm. It can be the feeling that we have put more into something than we receive in return. As the semester draws to a close, many students are overtaken by fears of failing courses in spite of the hours they've spent studying. Others harbor doubts that they have mastered their courses and wonder it they've only wasted their time. If you recognize yourself in these symptoms, here are six mechanisms for coping with burnout.

1. Admit that you have a problem, but don't beat yourself up over it. Stress is an inevitable part of leading busy lives of balancing school, family and jobs. Yielding to stress, however, is not necessary.

 

2. Take charge of your problem by finding solutions. Seek help on campus from the health center (Fronske), or Counseling and Testing Center. There may be counseling, therapy or special seminars. Your health provider may offer help for burnout and stress as well.

 

3. Face reality and take action. If you are failing a class that offers no make-ups or extra credit, consider withdrawing from the class and retaking it later. If the deadline for dropping has passed, it's time to give your studies every boost available--tutors, study sessions and a private meeting with your instructor for last minute tips and assistance.

 

4. Seek balance in your life by maintaining social, family, and spiritual activities along with your school work. Regular physical exercise is a great way to relax.

 

5. Learn relaxation or meditation techniques. There are a number of classes, such as yoga, and audiocassettes that can help in this area. Even just learning to breathe slowly and deeply can bring satisfying stress reduction.

 

6. Reduce stress by removing the sources of stress wherever possible. Learn to say "no" to people and activities that sap your time and energy without a positive return. Don't enroll in more units than you can manage, especially if you are working or trying to raise your GPA. Leave dead-end jobs and relationships that lower self-esteem and lack rewards.

 

Following these six tips will not prevent burnout, but will extinguish it before it makes ashes of your college endeavors.

 

-Flora Brown

 

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Next Year’s Peer Advisors

The Peer Advisors for the 2008-2009 school year are: Shayna Richards (Senior PA), Melibea Ahumada, Jaime Rubalcava Jr., and Rose Sutton. There is potential for two more Peer Advisors on staff. If you or someone you know is interested, contact the Multicultural Student Center for details or retrieve an application by clicking HERE.

 

                                       

                                         

GPA Breakdown

How to Calculate Your Grade Point Average (GPA)
Your grade point average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total amount of grade points earned by the total amount of credit hours attempted. For example:

A=4 grade points
B=3 grade points
C=2 grade points
D=1 grade point

 

You can total your current semester courses and credits with our online GPA Calculator (above).

To calculate your cumulative G.P.A., total the credit hours and then the grade points from all semesters. Divide the total grade points by the total credit hours.

 

If you want to raise your GPA, an additional calculator helps you determine how many credit hours and what grade average you will need to raise your current GPA

 

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