Wes 101: Pre-Reg Continues Dear ’23, I hope that you’re staying warm! -Just remember that your faculty advisor must finalize your pre-reg rankings by this Monday, November 18 and you must clear all holds! These are in your WesPortal under Enrollment Checklist. -On Tuesday, November 19, you should review the courses that you have scheduled, … Read more
Academic Peer Advisors for the class of 2023 Our APAs can be of help with time management, test-taking, note-taking, reading strategies, creating a srtudy guide and other study skills. Haley Brumberger, 2020, English and Earth and Environmental Sciences Major hbrumberger@wesleyan.edu Jack Wang, 2021, Economics Major cwang01@wesleyan.edu Sydney Taylor-Klaus, 2020, Chemistry Major staylorklaus@wesleyan.edu
Traveling during Thanksgiving and/or Winter Break? Get your travel signature during the Office of International Student Affairs Open House Friday, November 22, 1:30-3:00 pm @ North College 023 and 024 Come with your I-20 to get your travel signature, enjoy food (samosas, sushi, guacamole, salsa and chips, hot apple cider, etc.) and meet members of … Read more
Wes 101: Pre-Reg (1940s postcard) Dear ’23, I hope you’re doing well! 10 Tips for Pre-Registration 1. Be cognizant of the deadlines below and look over the Student User Guide to Pre-Registration. PLANNING: 8:30am Tuesday, November 5th through 5pm Monday, November 18th. For plans to be included in scheduling, they must be finalized by a … Read more
Dear ’23, Just a few words this week… If you’d like to request a peer tutor for help with the content of your course materials, the link is here: https://www.wesleyan.edu/studentaffairs/resources/peertutoring/tutor-request-form.html If you’d like help with time/work management, note-taking, test-taking, study skills, etc., we have three wonderful Academic Peer Advisors that work with our class year, … Read more
5 Ways to Improve Your Reading Comprehension and Effectiveness To get the most out of reading, it’s important to read actively and for textbooks in particular, you might want to use the SQ3R system. Survey: consider what you’re going to read and why. How does it connect to the larger goals of the course? Why … Read more
10 Ways to Improve your Note-Taking in Class Adequate notes are a necessary adjunct to efficient studying and learning in college. Think over the following suggestions and improve your note taking system where needed: Listen actively. If possible, think before you write – but don’t get behind. Be open-minded about points you disagree … Read more
