¡Me llegué en Anchorage (por fin)!

¡Hola todas! Soy Kate...y está vez escribo en Alaska. He estado muy ocupada este verano con muchas viajes a otras ciudades y me divertí mucho hablando con vosotros durante las ferias. Espero que les ayuden las materiales informáticas en su proceso de solicitud. También, si ha llenado una tarjeta informática o tuvo una hoja de "scanner" (en Chicago o Boise), más información de la Universidad llegará (por correo) bien prontito.
Yo hago un viaje la semana que viene a Philadelphia e Indianapolis. Este viaje es el último de este semestre. Estaré en Philadelphia entre el día 12 hasta el día 15 y en Indianapolis el 16 y 17. Abajo es una lista de las horas y fechas de estos eventos.

Viernes - el 13 de Noviembre
National Hispanic College Fair
9:30am-12:30pm
Localidad: University of the Sciences
Athletic Recreation Center
600 South 43rd St
Philadelphia, PA

Domingo - el 15 de Noviembre
Philadelphia National College Fair
11:00am-3:00pm
Localidad: Pennsylvania Convention Center
Hall B
1101 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA

Lunes - el 16 de Noviembre
Indianapolis National College Fair
9:00am-12:00pm
6:00pm-8:00pm
Localidad: Indiana Convention Center
Hall A
100 S. Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN

Back in Anchorage!

Hi there! It's Kate and I'm back in Anchorage for a whole week! This fall has kept me very busy with out-of-state travel, but it has been a wonderful time! I've really enjoyed meeting and talking with all of you at the fairs. I hope the information and brochures you picked up at these events are helpful resources for you to use in your college search. Also, if you filled out an information card or had a scanner sheet, be looking for more UAA materials to arrive in the mail soon!
Next week I leave for my last round of college fairs this fall. I'll be in Philadelphia from the 12th through the 15th, then in Indianapolis the 16th and 17th. Below are the dates and times of the events I'll be attending - hope to see you there!

Friday November 13th
National Hispanic College Fair
9:30am-12:30pm
Location: University of the Sciences
Athletic Recreation Center
600 South 43rd St
Philadelphia, PA

Sunday November 15th
Philadelphia National College Fair
11:00am-3:00pm
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center
Hall B
1101 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA

Monday November 16th
Indianapolis National College Fair
9:00am-12:00pm
6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Indiana Convention Center
Hall A
100 S. Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN

Midterms

Over the last few weeks on campus students have been taking their midterms. Although, not all classes require students to take tests for their midterm, for example you might have to do a presentation for a class instead. For the classes in which you do take a test it is essential to be prepared for your own success.

To survive the dreaded midterms it is best to know your own learning style and what techniques work best for you personally. For example, I like to make a ton of flashcards for almost all of my classes. In addition, I work better when I can discus the learning material, or when I can teach someone else what I have learned. Also, make sure you have NO distractions around while you are trying to study, since distractions are an easy way to procrastinate. It is also nice to have water/coffee/tea/food… etc. around to keep yourself boosted.

Overall, your first semester in college is a trial and error time to discover what study methods work best for you. If you do not do well on a test do not worry! Just try again until you know how you work when it comes to studying and test taking. It defiantly took me a semester before I settled into my own personal routine.

Good luck and don’t get discouraged,

Lindsay