Dum dum dum… FINALS

GAHH! Finals are literally less than 2 weeks away, and all I can think about are the after finals days. You know, the days when you get to go home, decorate the Christmas tree, light the menorah, spend quality time with family and old friends from high school, help feed the homeless, go shopping, watch movies..

OH WAIT before any of that happens we’ve got to take finals.

Finals.

There’s no secret formula or ingredient to be successful on your finals. The only thing I can think of doing is studying. STUDYING. And by studying I don’t mean: Facebook tab open, tweeting on your phone, chips and soda at arm’s length, textbook open on the same page for 30 minutes, studying. I mean studying in the zone: Book open, highlighter handy, notes and study guide at arm’s length, studying.

As of December 9 the University enters full on finals mode.

December 9 is reading day and classes are cancelled.

For some students they have finals as early as December 10.

Willis Library will maintain its regular hours and will be open 24 hours.

So what if you like to study in the Union?

Well, Monday through Thursday UPC will be hosting Eagle’s Refuge in the 1 O’clock Lounge from 10am – 2pm. Eagle’s Refuge includes things such as snacks, massage therapists, and a relaxing environment. Return to the Union at night for Study Night in the Union from 6pm -10pm.

Like to study in your residence hall?

As of Sunday December 4, all residence halls will extend quiet hours, starting from 6 pm to noon the following morning and continuing the rest of the week. 18 hours of quiet. O_o

As of Sunday December 11, all the residence halls on campus will begin 23 hours of quiet, 5pm-6pm the following day. 6pm- 7pm is the Golden hour…with quiet hours resuming at 7pm.

Finding a quiet place on campus to study is very easy during the pre-finals and finals week. UNT wants to get you in the zone to ace your finals, and trust me, it’ll seem like the university shut down, but really, we’re making the ideal study environment.

I know this semester has been crazy, from living in the dorms to making more adult-like decisions. Although it has been tough, you have grown and matured (compared to early this semester as that “nervous freshmen” on the first day of classes).

Over the break don’t forget to check your my.unt.edu account. Make sure you are still registered for your spring semester classes and payment for your classes is taken care of.

Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukah! Happy Kwanza! Happy Winter Solstice! Happy Holidays!!

Have a Splendid New Year!!

Good luck on your finals!

Love,

Precious

This picture is vintage.

p.s.- Classes begin January 17!

Best.Summer.Ever

Summer 2011 was the BEST. SUMMER. EVER. And it was all because I became an Orientation Leader! Applications are available at: http://transition.unt.edu/orientation/leaders or in Union, Suite 319.


BEST. SUMMER. EVER. SUMMER 2011.
Becoming an Orientation Leader changed my life and made me a better person. I learned about the type of leader that I could be, and I had a better sense of what it meant to be a part of a group and my role in a group dynamic. Not only did I become a better person, I made amazing friends and got a greater sense of pride about being a student at UNT. UNT is such an open community and the university is here to help us become global learners. I knew what resources were available, but after summer 2011, I understood why the resources were there and how it could help me be the best student I could be.

 

MORE. THAN. JUST. A. JOB.

Becoming an Orientation Leader is more than a job, it’s a way of life. We get to impact the incoming students and change their perception of UNT. I can say from personal experience, that I was not too excited about coming to UNT, but after my memorable orientation I knew UNT was the place for me! Orientation is a lot of fun, but it’s also a job and requires a little bit of elbow grease. But, it’s totally worth it!

BEST. SUMMER. EVER!
What are you waiting for? GO pick up an application today! And if you have any questions or concerns, come to one of our three info sessions:

• Thursday, October 13 in the Union, Room 418 @ 12 pm
• Tuesday, October 18 in the Kerr Hall Blagg Room@ 6pm
• Wednesday, October 19 in the West Hall Lobby @ 6pm

Summer 2012 is going to be the BEST SUMMER of your ever…join the team, it will change your life.

Hello? Hello, is this thing on?

Hello? Hello, is this thing on?

Hello! My name is Precious Femi-Ogunyemi and I am the student assistant for Freshman Programs at UNT. For all you freshmen out there, who went to orientation, do you remember the LOUD HAPPY always EXCITED orientation leader? Yup, that was me. I was that Orientation leader. (:

But I am so excited to make this blog for y’all.

Look to your left; now look to your right. You are probably sitting in your dorm, munching on some Cheez-its, reading this blog, recalling your time at orientation. Well I was just like you when I was a freshman, but then I did something that would change my life: I LEFT MY ROOM.

That’s right, I left my room, and walked down to the lobby where I saw some people tie-dying. I recognized some of the residents there because I had seen them in the lobby; I soon found out that the organization that put on the tie-dying event was the Hall Association. After talking with the president for a few minutes, she told me about all the programs going on with the Maple Street Hall Association, MSHA. In the weeks that followed I went to the events that MSHA hosted, and I had fun. 

But that was just one way that I chose to get involved. 

There are so many ways!

·         Intramurals: Each hall has a team and you don’t even have to be good at the sport. Cheering on your friends is just as fun as playing in the game. (I was an AMAZING cheerleader for Maple).

·         Organizations: There’s over 350 clubs on campus. Let me repeat. 350 clubs on campus! There’s one for everyone. We have a Student Government Association, African Student Organization, Engineers Without Borders, College Democrats, and so many more!

·         Large Campus Activities: Library Mall + University Union = Best Place on Campus.  I’m not one to exaggerate the truth, but it seems that not a day goes by where something isn’t happening in the Union or the Library Mall. Events that are held at these locations are guaranteed to be poppin’ because they are trying to get the attention of the ENTIRE University! These events include Carnaval, Salsa Night, and Union Gallery Exhibits, just to name a few.

·         Sports: UNT has a growing MEAN GREEN Athletic program, and our players need your support! The rush and excitement that one feels as a part of the crowd is incomparable! I remember my first football game; I was in a state of DELIGHT. IT WAS AN AMAZING FEELING.

·         Denton: Maybe you’re more interested in what Denton has to offer? Denton thrives as more than just a college town. We’ve got restaurants being built all over the place, and for those interested in a lively music scene, Denton has been compared to one of the top music capitals of the world: Austin.  Where Austin offers Austin City Limits (ACL), Denton offers the large street music festival just off the Square, 35 Denton (NX35).

This is going to be such an amazing year. But it all starts with you, right here, right now, taking a step outside of your dorm room…getting on the campus. Because getting on the campus is the first step to getting involved. 

See you soon?





Photo credit: Brian Maschino

  

-Precious