1.       I’m really nervous about college visits. When are they and what should I do? –Kirsten Abbas

There is no need to be nervous! College visits are pretty laid back.  You walk around the campus and get a feel for college life and you get to see where students live, and how your life would be if you went to that college or university. It’s important to get involved with wherever you decide to go to college, too. You meet a lot of new people and the social aspect is a big part of what college is all about.

Each college is going to be different. Calendars are placed on websites of colleges about when visits are allowed. Most of the time you have to sign up or call to set up when you will be visiting the college or university. All that’s left to do after your visits is decide where you want to continue your education after high school!

2.       What are a few good studying habits that actually help or really work? –Britenee Joynes

For many high school students, studying isn’t their favorite thing to do. The following is a list of easy study habits you can try:

•         Flashcards or notecards: use these to write little notes on information you may not remember. They are also helpful when studying vocabulary words.
•         Quizlet: If your teacher makes use of quizlet, take advantage of it because chances are that information will be on the test.
•         Repetition: studying the same thing multiple times is going to help you remember better than just skimming through material once.
•         It is also helpful to study in a quiet area away from noise and distractions. Leave your phone across the room so you aren’t tempted to text and get on social media while trying to prepare for a big test.

The most important thing to do when studying is making sure you understand the material.  Otherwise, it is going to be frustrating trying to review if you do not get what the chapter is over. So, ask for help. Before and after school, teachers are available and willing.