Hey First-Years! As the end of the semester starts to come around the corner, it is important that you get a head start on writing those final essays! Here are some tips to consider while you're writing... 1. Organization is KEY! Once you are ready to start writing your research paper, it is critical that... Continue Reading →
Writer Series: Speaking Intersections.
Hey First-Years! Did you enjoy the speaker from Convocation Day?! Well, get excited because Lenelle Moïse is coming back to Salem State University for this years Writer Series!! This event is co-sponsored by the FYE Office so we hope to see many of you there! Lenelle is an extremely talented and powerful performance poet, actor, and... Continue Reading →
3 Books to Read Over Spring Break!
Hello First-Years! As Spring Break approaches and your homework starts to lighten up for the week off, it's important to keep your brains active! I am an avid reader in my spare time, (mostly fiction books), but I have some really great book suggestions for you all to read in your free time over Spring... Continue Reading →
Getting Help at the Writing Center!
Hey First-Years! I hope you are all having a lovely semester so far! As one of your peers, I understand that life can get stressful with school, but here is a resource that I have found to be extremely helpful when I am feeling stuck on my homework... The Writing Center: I hope that at... Continue Reading →
Life Lessons: MOTIVATION
Hey First-Years! As a fellow student, I understand the difficulty of keeping yourself motivated throughout your experience. Here are some tips on staying motivated through all of the stress you might encounter in your time as a college student. 1. Never stop Exploring, Dreaming, or Learning. Part of pursuing a degree, comes with exploring your... Continue Reading →
Why YOU Should go to the Study Abroad Fair!
Hey First-Years! Welcome back to another fabulous semester here at Salem State University! A new semester means a new, fresh start, but it also means its time to get back into the groove of thinking about your future here as a Viking! If you are one of the many students on this campus that are... Continue Reading →
Life Lesson: Asking for HELP
Hey First-Years, As we come close to the end of this semester, I just wanted to remind you all of how important it is to ask for help. If you or anyone you know is struggling, do not ever be afraid to ask for help. You are not in this alone, and there are so... Continue Reading →
Are YOU Ready for READING DAY?!
Hello all of you lovely First-Years! As we are closing in on your first round of finals here at Salem State, it is important that you know about Reading Day!! Reading day is on December 13th, (the day after classes end), and is a day full of studying all over campus. This is an amazing... Continue Reading →
5 Activities to Help You Become Stress Free.
Hey First-Years!! Welcome back to my blog! Here are some great ways to help reduce stress as we come close to finals!! 1. Try a Yoga Class. Yoga is an amazing way to relax your muscles, and your mind. Relaxation through yoga and breathing exercises can truly decrease your stress. Give it a try! The... Continue Reading →