It’s Holiday Season!
We hope everyone’s wrapping up their semester strong and that you plan on staying with us again next year. Our office staff is always happy to help, so let us know if there’s anything we can do to assist you.
Special Highlight
As holiday break approaches, we know some of you will be heading home. So please remember to lock your doors when leaving at all times. We want to ensure the safety of all of our residents during this time.
Reminders and Updates
Our office will be closed December 25 for time with our families. If you would still like to renew your lease for next fall, please contact the office and our staff will be happy to help.
Tips to Help You Through Finals Week
The time that you’ve been dreading all semester is here: final exams. This is a very stressful time for everyone, so remember to take a minute just for you.
Studies have shown that when you take one minute just for yourself every 30 minutes, your grades will improve. Cramming has proven not to work because you’re stressed, exhausted, and less likely to absorb everything that you’re trying to learn. Taking a minute just for you will allow you to breathe and reset your mind as you continue to study.
After your minute, make sure to take 10 more minutes to review what you’ve learned, and then 20 more minutes of new information before you take another break.
Just thinking about final exams gets stressful, so make sure to breathe and prepare the right way. Whether you’re writing papers, presenting, or taking an exam, preparation is the best way to get an A.
Here are some professor-approved study tips:
- Drink water, not soda or energy drinks.
- Eat fruits and veggies to give you natural energy.
- Turn your phone off as you study to lessen distractions.
- Find a study partner so you can quiz each other.
- Use the on-campus tutoring centers or peer-led groups.
- Talk to your professors! It shows that you care and are trying to do well.
- Make sure to eat a good breakfast the day of your exam. It truly is the most important meal of the day.
As a member of the Campus Advantage team, we want to do all we can to help you succeed! Make sure to stop by your local front office to see what resources or events they have to help you during this stressful week. We know that all of you are going to do amazing on your final exams!
Community Events Calendar
Movie and Hot Chocolate — December 2 @ 5 p.m. — Come to the clubhouse to enjoy a movie and keep warm with some hot chocolate!
Stocking Decoration — December 5 @ 5 p.m. — Who doesn’t like decorating? Come down to the clubhouse and decorate a stocking with us to take home!
Finals Frenzy — December 9–13, All Day — Don’t stress about finals. We’ll have some snacks in the study room to help keep you going.
Ugly Sweater Contest — December 16–20 — Think you have the ugliest Christmas sweater? We want to see! Take a picture, tag us in it, post it on Instagram, and we’ll decided who has the ugliest sweater!
Cookie Decorating — December 17 @ 4 p.m. — We’ll have cookies and icing for you to decorate them with us!