Firsts Matter! Make the most of your first year at Salem State University!
It's hard to believe that graduation is only 19 days away. When I started school here in Fall 2013, that day felt completely out of reach, like I would never make it there. Now that it's so close, I can't believe how quickly these last five years went by. For the last four years, I... Continue Reading →
Hey First Years! As the semester comes to a close, you may want a break from all the endless studying and paper writing. The Theatre Department is offering you the opportunity to watch a FREE live performance! A Free Man of Color, directed by Peter Sampieri, opens next Thursday, April 19th in the Sophia Gordon Center for Creative... Continue Reading →
Hey First Years! As you come up to the end of your first year at Salem State, you may be feeling a little uneasy about your major. Maybe you are not happy studying what you are studying, or your degree isn't anything like you expected it to be - don't fret! Did you know that... Continue Reading →
You're almost there, First Years - your first Spring Break here at SSU! Spring Break is the chance to recover and recuperate before finishing out the spring semester. The movies tend to make us think we should be traveling somewhere tropical, but there are alternatives to this! The reality of it is that most people... Continue Reading →
Hello First Years! Are you looking for a way to get fit, physically and mentally? The Gassett Fitness Center is offering a program called "Breathe Your Way to Couch to 5K" that may be just right for you! This FREE program through the GFC is here to teach you about meditation, mindfulness and fitness to... Continue Reading →
Right around February is about the time when the semester really kicks in to full gear for me. Suddenly I have an exam, a giant project, a portfolio review, and an interview all in one week to get done. Sometimes it feels like it'll be impossible to be able to get all of my work... Continue Reading →
Welcome back First Years! I hope you are returning back to campus refreshed after a nice, long Winter Break! I always found that readjusting to school can be a little tough after being in vacation-mode for four weeks - to get back into the swing of things, I highly recommend using a planner during this... Continue Reading →
Hey First Years! With only one more day of classes, your first semester at Salem State is finally coming to a close. You've explored all that campus has to offer: the residence halls, the classroom buildings, the gym, all of the clubs and student organizations - now it's time to branch off into the city!... Continue Reading →
Hey First Years! The season of all-nighters is upon us, so as we work our way into finals keep in mind that a good night's sleep is crucial to your success as a student. A lack of sleep negatively affects your ability to focus in class and complete assignments. Sleep deprivation can wreak havoc on... Continue Reading →
Hey First Years! As we approach finals, you may find yourself writing many, many essays. The Writing Center is located in the Library, on the first floor next to the Center for Academic Excellence and is here to help you successfully finish those giant end of the semester writing assignments! The Writing Center is hosting... Continue Reading →
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