Dr. Saundra Yancy McGuire, author of Teach Students How to Learn, describes metacognition as the process of thinking about your own thinking and being consciously aware of yourself as a problem solver. We all struggle with procrastination, and she suggests …
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We strive to earn a college degree because we want a solid foundation to launch our careers. Cornerstones to our preparation are grounded in our engagement with members of the professional and career development team in the Pathways Center (Thompson …
Are you looking for opportunities to gain new skills and open doors to success? A great way to identify some of those opportunities is to meet with your faculty member during their office hours. While it is often assumed that …
The biggest misperception about faculty office hours is that you have to be struggling with the class to meet with your professor outside of class. This could not be further from the truth. You can take advantage of faculty office …
How many of you are nervous about attending faculty office hours? Is it because you’re not sure what to say or ask? Is it because you’re introverted or feeling a bit shy? Did you have a previous faculty interaction that …
You’ve made one of the most important decisions in your life by choosing to come to UMass Amherst. Now we’re going to help you find the right major for you. Here are six factors to consider before choosing a major.
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Midterms are here, which means study space is at a premium. Peer Advising Intern Aidan Hallerman shares his opinion of the best and worst study spots on campus.
As someone who detests doing work in his own room, I have …
This class is unique because it is all about YOU. Everything you do in this class will benefit YOU in the present and the future. You will learn about yourself and how to articulate YOUR STORIES and experiences to others. …
With Registration upon us, please take a moment to check your Spire Student Center.
You’ll find these important boxes on the right side of the page:
Holds – Look here to see if you need to complete important tasks before …
Our spring scholarship cycle is open and there are multiple opportunities that support high-impact learning like research or internships. There are also opportunities to help with financial need and to recognize academic achievement.
Most applications close on March 25th so …
