5 Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself

Make sleep a priority Sleep has a huge affect on how you feel physically and emotionally. Start by thinking about your nightly routine. Are you eating or drinking immediately before bed? If so, it's especially important to stay away from caffeine and sugar, which tend to keep you awake. Say no to others, and say...

Managing Finances as a College Student

Learning how to manage money takes time and is an important skill to have as a young adult. Do you know where your money is going every week or month? One way to start is by keeping track of your spending. If you’re a tech savvy person, I would recommend using apps such as Mint,...

Ways to Connect on Campus

There are many ways to get involved on campus and to develop a connection with the SSU community. Here is a list of things to do on campus and some tips! Attend an Event  This spring semester, there are several events happening on campus in person and virtually. Events are posted here, https://www.salemstate.edu/calendar  Join a...

Setting Goals For the Spring Semester

As the fall semester is ending and you’re preparing for finals, it may be time to start thinking about the goals you would like to achieve next semester. You can start by establishing a specific task you wish to accomplish. A few beneficial reasons for goal setting are motivation, avoiding potential obstacles, new healthy habits,...

Get a Part Time Job!

Get a part-time job, preferably doing something that relates to your major. If you can, work in the early morning – you’d probably just be sleeping otherwise. I’ve found that having an on campus job actually helped with my time management while I have been a college student.  If you can’t find a part-time job...

Take charge of your college education

You are half way through your first semester of college. Your major may be undeclared or you’re not sure if your current major is the right fit. It is normal to be unsure of what you want to study or which career path you want to follow. In college there are many opportunities for you...