I’ve searched two dictionaries, a thesaurus, and an encyclopedia and found no words to express my gratitude for Cento Amici, it looks as if I am going to have to invent them. The only two words in existence, “Thank you“, does not even come close to expressing how I feel. Everyone, needs someone to believe in them, and I am fortunate to have over 100 someones to do just that. The Spring 2009 Cento Amici dinner was a great opportunity for to meet face to face with my benefactors, and express my gratitude for their generosity and belief in me. What a wonderful evening, I was Honored to dine with the best people in the world: Stephen,Tonya, Dave, Angela, Jim, Ann, Matt, and all the Johns, Joes, and Maries. I was fortunate to share it with my friends Sheila and Said for whom without their kindness I wouldn’t have been in college. The evening lacked nothing except the presence of Mr. John Neiswanger. But I was able to take a few photos and make this video as a way of giving something back to Mr.Neiswanger and my other 99 new friends. I look forward to one day becoming the 101st friend of this wonderful organization.
- Joseph Eulo, Union County College, 2009 Cento Amici Scholorship Award Recipient
The Civil War began as an argument over state rights and ended as a struggle over the meaning of freedom in America (Reilly). It was fought in many places from New Mexico and Tennessee to Florida by Americans who had never wandered away more than twenty-miles from their back yards (PBS). They found themselves fighting heroic battles hundreds of miles from their homes (PBS). American homes became their headquarters and American churches and schoolhouses sheltered their wounded and dying (Reilly).
The Union and Confederate armies swept across America, destroying farms, burning towns, destroying cities, and leaving a wide path of destruction in their wake (Reilly). Between 1861 and 1865 over three million Americans fought in the Civil War, and over six hundred thousand men died in it (Reilly). Americans killed each other in their own fields and orchards along familiar roads with American names (PBS). In two days, on the banks of the Tennessee River, at the Battle of Pittsburgh Landing more American men fell than all previous American wars combined. At Cold Harbor, Virginia, one of the bloodiest military battles of the American Civil War, seven-thousand Union soldiers and fifteen-hundred Confederate soldiers, all Americans, died (PBS). The Civil War made some men rich while destroying others, and eternally changed the lives of all who lived through it.
From the beginning the North outnumbered the south in every category. In 1860, twenty-two million people lived in the twenty-two states that remained a part of the Union (American Civil War). Only nine million lived in the eleven Confederate states and of that number close to four million were slaves.
The north was industrialized and had the capability to manufacture war materials and supplies. With an abundance of ships and miles of railroads the north possessed the infrastructure to move these supplies, and other goods to war and to market (United States History). In contrast, the South was a region of farms that even thought produced products Europe desired, only had a handful of ships to carry their products to market (Reilly).
The south had several advantages. The first was their military leadership; one-third of the officers from the US Army resigned their commission and headed south to defend their state (Roark, Johnson and Cohen 375). Second, the south did not need to defeat the north, all they had to do was defend its territory and wait for the Union to become disheartened and eventually grant independence (Roark, Johnson and Cohen 374). Third, the south could operate with fewer men because they had shorter interior lines to defend.
Although the confederacy made extraordinary efforts to build new factories to produce the war supplies needed, many of the rebel soldiers didn’t have proper field equipment (American Civil War). Southern railroads were either damaged or destroyed and prevented delivery of the supplies to the men who needed them (Reilly). The only supply the south had abundance in was gunpowder, rifles, ammunition and cotton.
Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation gave hope for the 4 million slaves held in bondage, and the ex-slaves fighting for the freedom in the Union forces. In order for the south to win the war, all they had to do was to defend their territory and wait until the north became discourage and conceded (Roark, Johnson and Cohen 374). But they gave up this tactical advantage and pressed into battles in northern territories and lost their most valuable resources: their men.
This blunder was the major reasons for the South’s ultimate defeat. In the end it was North industrialized infrastructure and superiority in supplies, men, and determination that won the war. Slavery was abolished, and African Americans were freed from their masters, but took another century, unitl the civil rights movement, for them to have their freedom.
Works Cited
“American Civil War.” Microsoft Encarta 2007. 16 ed. CD-ROM. Redmond: Microsoft Corporation.
Reilly, Dr. Gretchen Ann. “American History before 1870.” Itunes. Temple: Temple College, August 2006.
Roark, James L., et al. The American Promise: A Compact History, Third Edition. Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2007.
The Civil War. Dir. Ken Burns. PBS. 1990.
“United States History.” Microsoft Encarta 2007. 16 ed. CD-ROM. Redmond: Microsoft Corporation.
Welcome e to the first t issue of “Viva Las Vegas” a senior c citizen’s guid de to the fab bulous city of f Las Vegas, Nevada. Insid de this maga azine you will find article es on a varie ety of subjects written by y folks who o share your r attitudes, b beliefs, and v values. You w will find tips s on how to m make your s stay in Las Vegas more memorable an nd enjoyable e. At “Viva Las Vegas” m magazine we believe that t everyone e can have a great time in Las Vegas s without spe ending a fortune. We kn now where t the best deals in Las Veg gas are hidde en and we w will tell you w where you ca an find them m. We will show you how to plan your next visit a and how to s save money when you b book it. Tips o on how to find that perf fect room, an nd where yo ou can get th hat strawber rry cheeseca ake you been n craving wil ll be also inclu uded. Every mo onth in our “ “Cheap Eats” ” section you u will find th he top 10 best buffets in Vegas, evaluated based on c cost, quality y, and variety y. Also in eve ery issue of “Viva Las Ve egas” you will find the “ “Best of Veg gas” section, where each h month we will feature one new show and give e you a behind the scene lo ook of the production in ncluding inte erviews with the cast me embers and producer rs. You will a also find vign nettes on the many diffe erent lounge es, clubs, and venues on n and off the La as Vegas stri ip. Tucked between the pages you w will find shor rt Q and A in nterviews with your favo orite comedians, singers s, and Vegas personalitie es. We have the inside scoop on where you can f find the nick kel and penn ny slots with the highest payouts. W We’ve got stra ategy tips fro om the best black jack, r roulette, and d poker playe ers in the cit ty. They will show you how to place your bet so yo ou can maxim mize your wi innings. Wan nt to know w where to get t the best co omps and ho ow to redeem t them for sho ow tickets, rooms, and m meals? Turn to page 24 t to find out. I rememb ber my first trip to Las V Vegas. As the e plane descended, I looked out my window in amazeme ent of all the e bright neon lights of th he strip. I gazed at the pyramid’s ligh ht pulsing up p into the d darkness set tting the night sky ablaze. The green n glow from the MGM placed me in a trance an nd called my y name. The excitement I felt as I ste epped off the plane and took my firs st tug on th he first one a armed bandi it that greeted me is as e electrifying a as was then, , Good times! I know tha at you share the same fe eelings, emo otions, and e experiences o of Las Vegas s, as I do, tha at’s why I kno ow you’ll jus st love our m magazine. In this iss sue we highl light seven p places that y you must see e while you’r re in Las Veg gas, from the e spectacu ular light show on Fremo ont Street, to o the fountains on the st trip and spec ctacular view ws of the Hoov ver Dam, the ese places w will provide you with a lif fetime of me emories to enjoy, and th he best part t is they are all free. Las Vegas has a rich history y full of inter resting events an nd colorful c characters. T Take a trip down memor ry lane and t test your knowledg ge in our Las s Vegas Trivi ia Quiz, featured in our “ “Vegas: Then and Now” art ticle. Thank y you for bein ng a part of o our first issue e of “Viva La as Joseph A. Eulo Vegas”! Editor in C Chief COM101: Ma ass Communications, MWF, 1:25 ‐2:20 Prof.Gouveia, M Midterm Project: “ “Viva Las Vegas: A A senior citizen’s guide to Sin City” Fa all 2008 Viva Las V Vegas Maga azine (VLV) ta arget audien nces are cou uples betwee en 40 and 60 ye ears old who o enjoy an active lifestyl le. VLV maga azine also ap ppeals to single, , divorced or r widowed o older Americ cans as well. VLV is best suited for this age gr roup mainly because the ese groups are more vigi ilant with thei ir finances and are looking for an ine expensive fu un time in La as Vegas. VLV’s target a audience are e professiona als still work king in their ields, retired d, semi‐retired, or close to retirement. Our chosen fi audience e’s income m may be suppl lemented by y social security, disabilit ty, a retirement fund or a reverse mo ortgage. elatively hea althy lifestyles. However r, Our audiences have active and re uples or indi ividuals may y be keeping g an eye on their blood sugar some cou and/or ta aking vitamins, prescript tion medicat tion, or using some sort of mobility device. Viva Las Vegas m magazine is a as dyanmic a as our audience and we identify with their n needs, wants s and desires s. We und derstand wha at they are looking for in n a travel gu uide. Our witty and n nostalgic for rmat synergizes with our r audience’s attitudes and p personalities s. The folks i in ou ur targeted a audience posses a ‘Type e A’ personal lity, th hey know wh hat they wan nt out of life e and compe ete to get it. They are content w g with their ac chievements s and have a strong h g sense of co ommunity. T They play card rd games, attend church h functions, a and voluntee er in their and boar commun nity. They enj joy traveling g the country, spending time with fa amily and remi iniscing abou ut the good old days wit th friends. They enjo oy listening to singers su uch as Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, a and Elvis. On occasion they will go ou ut to dine at fancy restaurants, or ta ake a trip to se ee a musical or a Broadw way play. The ey enjoy TV as much as t their music an nd enjoy wat tching their f favorite cele ebrities on po opular show ws like Danc cing with the e Stars, Law and Order a and of course e CSI: Las Ve egas. Our targe eted audience is a mixed d bag of poli itical junkies s who take th heir politics seriously. The ey watch CN NN, MSNBC, and Fox new ws to get the eir political f fix. TA ARGETED AUDIENCE SNAPSH HOT DEM MOGRAPHICS: Age Bracket t: 40‐60 ales, Females Gender: Ma (Married Co ouples, and Singl les) Occupation: Professionals, Semi‐Retired Retired, or S , Income: 45 – 60K, Wealthy, hy, or live off of Semi Wealth some form o of subsidy. LIFE ESTYLE: Personality Traits: Type A, Aggressive, Competitive, : Content, have FULLFILLED: everything, ACHIEVERS: Str rong Church ties. family and C What else d do they do? Their Active and T Travel, spend tim me with Family, , Play Cards, Che ess, and board g games with their r friends, Ride e bikes on the weekend, at ttend church, an nd volunteer. MEDIA CONSUMPT TION: , Magazines: Readers Digest, azine, Time, AAR RP, Travel Maga CNN, Travel Channel, TV Shows: C Dancing wit th the Stars, Law w and Order, CSI L Las Vegas fling Crosswords s to Books: Baff Keep You Sh harp , By AARP My Soul Loo oks Back in Wonder, By Juan Will liams, Scam‐Proof Your Life , b by Sid Kirchheime er , cket List, Someth hing Movies: Buc Gotta Give, Young@Heart Music: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Rat Pack, Internet Site es: AARP.com, Home and G Garden, CNN.com m Our read ders are high hly literate an nd read such h magazines s like Time, Readers Digest, and AARP. The m movies they watch are as diverse as their readin ng choices, movies like the Bucket List, Youn ng@Heart, and Something’s Gotta G Give. COM101: Ma ass Communications, MWF, 1:25 ‐2:20 Prof.Gouveia, M Midterm Project: “ “Viva Las Vegas: A A senior citizen’s guide to Sin City” Fa all 2008 Advertiiser 1 Centrum m Silver, $18. .99 by Wyeth h Consumer Healthcare, , Richmond, VA. Centrum Silver is a m multivitamin for adults 40+. This prod duct helps o our audience e maintain a healthy acti ive lifestyle a and will help p protect them aga ainst cell dam mage. Centr rum Silver su upports natu ural cell repa air with anti ioxidants like e vitamins C C & E. This pr roduct prom motes heart h health with vitamins B6, B12 and Lycopene an nd healthy eye sight with h vitamin A. Centrum Sil lver is availa able in a table et or chewab ble. This prod duct is appro opriate for o our audience e because it i is in sync wit th our audie ences’ health hy and activ ve lifestyles. Our readers s are proacti ive when it c comes to the eir health an nd seek ways s to improve their lives. T The cost of the product is affordable e and it is a b brand they k know and tru ust. Advertiiser 2 The Jitterbug, $149.9 99 by GreatCall, Inc., De el Mar, Califo ornia. terbug is a cell phone de esigned for s seniors. It features a larg ge backlit The Jitt display y, with easy t to read butt tons. The Jitt terbug has simple and easy to use ‘Y Yes’ or ‘No’ action butt tons and no confusing ic cons. The he elpful onscre een tips and large text m make using c cell phone m much easier t than a traditional mobile e phones. Th he padded earpiece reduces out tside noise a and the Jitterbug is hear ring aid comp patible. The convenient no‐mistake controls, an nd separate o on/off butto on mak ke this phone e easy to use e for seniors s and its $10/month fee makes the Jitte erbug affordable too. Ou ur audience d does not hav ve the time or patience to figure out traditional mo obile phones, but desire e to stay in contact with friends and family throu ugh a mobile device m e. The Jitterb bug provides s this freedo om to them w without having to o waste time e on reading g manuals or r struggling t to figure out t complicate ed fe eatures. COM101: Ma ass Communications, MWF, 1:25 ‐2:20 Prof.Gouveia, M Midterm Project: “ “Viva Las Vegas: A A senior citizen’s guide to Sin City” Fa all 2008 Advertiiser 3 2009 Win nnebago Vie ew 24P, Base e MSRP $92,418 by Winne ebago Industries, Inc., Fo orest City, IA A The 2009 9 Winnebago o View 24P, by Winneba ago is a RV built on a Dodge e Sprinter ch hassis powered by a Mercede es Benz 3.0L V6 turbo‐die esel engine. It features a a 5‐speed automatic transmission with tip shift, a 4‐wh heel ABS w/s skid control. . The 180‐am mp alternato or will power all the elec ctronics insid de with extra a juice left o over for a com mputer. The e 5,000‐lb. trailer hitch h comes with h a drawbar for safer tow wing of boat ts, trailers or other heav vy loads. Th he 2009 Winnebago View w 24P has an n exterior wi idth of 7’6″, a height of 10′11″, a len ngth of 24′6″, and 28.3 cu ubic feet of e exterior stora age space. T The interior f features com mfortable lou unge chairs, a refrigerator r, a 27 inch L LCD monitor with built in n DVD player r and a stere eo system w/AM/FM M radio, alarm clock, CD D player and an input jac ck for a MP3 3 player. The e 2009 View also has a place to store a a wardrobe, and a show wer. There ar re front over rhead bunks with a padd ded ladder an nd a slide ou ut Sofa/Bed. A compact g gas powered d stove and a 54″ x 75″ p pull‐out dining table to e enjoy meals. Our audience loves t to travel and d see the cou untry, and th hey can do it t comfortabl ly in the 200 09 Winneba ago View 24P P. This produ uct gives the em the freed dom of trave el and the co omforts of ho ome. The Winn nebago bran nd stands for r quality and d dependability, and is ju ust what our r audience is s looking for in an RV. Advertiiser 4 The OneT Touch Ultra2 Meter (Blo ood Glucose e Monitoring g System), $6 69.99, By Johnson & Johnso on Company y, Milpitas, C California. uch Ultra2 M Meter needs just a speck k of blood fo or results in 5 5 The OneTou seconds. It allows our a audience to test on their fingers, forearms, or palms. The e two‐way sc crolling butt tons and a backlight mak ke it easy to read and opera ate. It Includ des a before and after m meal averages feature to help our audie ence managi ing diabetes easily. Our targeted audience is vigilant t when it com mes to their r health and the OneTouch Ulltra2 M Meter can he elp them manage their diabetes bett ter. Johnson n & Johnson n is a househ hold name, o one that our targeted audience e can depen nd for quality y and dependable produ ucts. COM101: Ma ass Communications, MWF, 1:25 ‐2:20 Prof.Gouveia, M Midterm Project: “ “Viva Las Vegas: A A senior citizen’s guide to Sin City” Fa all 2008 Advertiiser 5 Kodak EA ASYSHARE M M1020 Digita al Frame, $2 229.95 By The Ea astman Kodak Company y, Rochester, NY The e Kodak EASYSHARE M1 1020 Digital Frame is an easy and sim mple way to store an nd share pho otos. Its 10.2 inch displa ay is perfect for vie ewing impor rtant momen nts. Our targ geted audien nce can store e up to o 300 picture es directly on n the M1020 0’s 128 MB o of internal memory or use the two a m available SD card slots to o view and e enjoy even more p e pictures. The ey can set the e mood with h music and Listen to the eir favorite M MP3s with th he M1020’s built‐in speakers. Th he M1020 is s Simple to u use; and the unique touc ch screen bord der keeps fin ngerprints off the viewin ng screen so o our audiences’ images stay y beautiful. T The touch pa anel features ghts that illu uminate to te ell them exactly where t to touch. And it’s easy to o create, edi it yellow lig and view w slideshows. They can st tart viewing g their pictur res right awa ay; just inser rt a memory card or USB flash drive. Our audience is familiar with Kod dak products and the br rand has built a relations ship of trust with them. Th he Kodak M1 1020 digital f frame allows s our audien nce to experience the sp pecial moments in their li ives in a new w, easy, and exciting way y. It allows them to take e all of their memories w with them wit thout having g to carry aro ound large p photo album ms. COM101: Ma ass Communications, MWF, 1:25 ‐2:20 Prof.Gouveia, M Midterm Project: “ “Viva Las Vegas: A A senior citizen’s guide to Sin City” Fa all 2008 JAC CKPOT T! WHERE T FIND TH BEST SLO WITH TH BIGGEST PAYOUTS TO HE OTS HE T In this article I will inform my audience on w where the slo ots with the biggest payo outs are on a and trip. I will tal lk about the different kind of slot ga ames and de escribe how t they can off the st maximize e a bet to inc crease their chance of a big payout. I will describe the different slot par rlors in the city, and which h casinos giv ve the best c comps to the eir slot playin ng customer rs. I will intr roduce my audience to n new slot gam mes and inte erview recent Jackpot wi inners (Preferab bly Seniors). I will ask qu uestions about their strategies and h how they pla ay the game. I will find o out about an ny pregame rituals, and where their r favorite pla aces to play are located. CHE EATS EAP THE BES BUFFETS IN VEGAS ST Cheap Ea ats is a sectio on that featu ures the bes st places in L Las Vegas to dine. In this s issue we w will feature the top ten b best buffets in town and d rank them on price, sel lection, port tion, and qua ality. We will interview the e chefs at ea ach casino w who prepare the foods. W We will ask q questions like: “What ar re you favorite dishes to o prepare? W Where did yo ou learn to cook? Which buffet is yo our favorite, besides you ur own? We will d describe our dining expe erience to ou ur audience, and explain n if there are e any extras not included in the price of the buffe et (such as d drinks, gratui ity, etc). We’ll end the article by reviewing the desert ts offered at our top ten, and get the e recipes fro om the chefs s who prepare them. JERS BOYS SEY B A BACKS STAGE LOOK AT THE VENETION’S H K HOTTEST NEW SHOW In every issue of Viva a Las Vegas m magazine ou ur readers w will find “Best t of Vegas” s section. Insid de this sec ction reader rs will find re eviews of the e City’s vario ous entertainment venu ues. In this issue we are e featuring S Sin City’s hot ttest new show “Jersey B Boys” playin ng at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino. We wil ll go backsta age during re ehearsals and describe to our readers what it looks like and d we’ll work k with the pr roduction cre ew and repo ort on what it takes to bring a show w like Jersey Boys to life. We will inte erview the st tars of the show and ask k questio ons like: “Ho ow did you g get into actin ng? Who are e your favorit te actors or actress ses? What w was your first t Vegas expe erience like? ? COM101: Ma ass Communications, MWF, 1:25 ‐2:20 Prof.Gouveia, M Midterm Project: “ “Viva Las Vegas: A A senior citizen’s guide to Sin City” Fa all 2008 COVER P PAGE Image: (Paris, Paris s, Eiffel Towe er Restauran nt) taken by Joseph Eulo o, July 14, 20 008, Las Vegas NV. PAGE HE EADER Image e (Outline of f the Vegas S Skyline): for Targeted Au udience, Five e Advertisers s, Letter fro om Editor, Th hree Article, and Magaz zine Resource es. http://ww ww.dreamst time.com/a‐ ‐little‐less‐ta alk‐a‐little‐m more‐action‐i image46343 347 TARGETE ED AUDIENC CE, Images: Right t corner top (couple usin ng laptop) http:/ //cachens.co orbis.com/CorbisImage/ /170/17/37/ /59/1737595 50/42‐17375 5950.jpg Right t corner bott tom (couple e on beach) http:/ //cachens.co orbis.com/CorbisImage/ /170/20/05/ /53/2005531 19/42‐20055 5319.jpg Left m middle (coup ple playing c chess) http:/ //pro.corbis.com/images s/42‐ 17419408.jpg?siz ze=572&uid= ={e6d9f93e‐ ‐0212‐463c‐a a0f5‐4245d6 6c3d6b7} FIVE ADV VERTISERS: Adve ertiser 1: Cen ntrum Silver r, by Wyeth Consumer H Healthcare, Im mage: http:/ //ecx.image es‐amazon.co om/images/ /I/318HMWn noztL._SL500 0_AA280_.jp pg Product Info: : http://www w.centrum.c com/ Adve ertiser 2: The e Jitterbug, b by GreatCall l, Inc. Im mage: http:/ //www.jitter rbug.com/ Product Info: : http://www w.jitterbug.c com/ Adve ertiser 3: 200 09 Winnebago View 24P P, by Winneb bago Industries, Inc. Im mage: http:/ //www.winn nebagoind.co om/ Product Info: : http://www w.winnebago oind.com/pr roducts/ Adve ertiser 4: The e OneTouch Ultra2 Meter, by Johns son & Johnso on Company y Im mage: http:/ //www.yorks shirediabete es.com/medi ia/Meters/u ultra2.jpg Product Info: : http://www w.lifescan.co om/products s/meters/ult tra2/ ertiser 5: Kod dak EASYSHARE M1020 Digital Fram me, by The E Eastman Kod dak Co. Adve Im mage: http:/ //www.koda ak.com/ Product Info: : http://www w.kodak.com m/ FROM EDITO OR Image: taken by Paul Chambers, J July 14, 2008, Las Vegas s Nevada LETTER F THREE ARTICLES Ima age: (poker c chips) http:// //thumbs.dre eamstime.co om/1211249 9273×31aH6 6.jpg Im mage: (cards s) http://thu umbs.dreams stime.com/1 11527914645 590fGo.jpg COM101: Ma ass Communications, MWF, 1:25 ‐2:20 Prof.Gouveia, M Midterm Project: “ “Viva Las Vegas: A A senior citizen’s guide to Sin City” Fa all 2008
During my first semester of college, the lack of sleep was preventing me from meeting my academic potential. I could barely concentrate in my classes. I couldn’t focus on my writing assignments, and my mind would wander when I read. In math I would make silly mistakes: forget to multiply or bring down a sign. I would get frustrated quickly and doubt my abilities as a college student.
After speaking to a friend, a fourth year college student, I analyzed my day and recognized I was sleeping only 4 hours a day. After realizing this I adjusted my schedule to include 7 hours of continuous sleep. The next day after a full nights rest I was able to comprehend and focus on my classes and understand the material.
Our Brains need 6 ½ to 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep per day for some maybe even more, know how much sleep you need. Symptoms to look out for: Exhaustion, fatigue and lack of physical energy are common sleep deprivation symptoms. Exhaustion and fatigue affect our emotional moods, causing pessimism, sadness, stress and anger. Symptoms can interfere with memory, energy levels, mental abilities, and emotional mood.
#2 Stay Healthy
This summer I caught the flu/cold. It put me out of commission for an entire weekend. I had to study for a math test, and write an essay that was due that Monday, I couldn’t concentrate no matter how hard I tried, my brain and my body just wouldn’t let me, so I slept instead of studying. I was not prepared for my math test and I was a week late on my essay.
Stay healthy, take vitamins, take time to eat, get enough sleep, and exercise.
#3 Don’t Procrastinate
I was given an essay assignment two weekends before it was due. Since I believed I had plenty of time to get it done, I decided to write my paper the following weekend, but I couldn’t because that weekend I was sick. I was behind for the entire week following my sickness. If I had done my assignment sooner I wouldn’t have been behind the following week.
#4 Study smart Avoid Distractions
Identify the distractions that may cause you to lose focus when you’re studying. Try to avoid them, know that some distractions are not avoidable and develop ways to deal with them. Example, if you have children, try to get them involved, offer them a reward to see if they can do their chores or behave while your studying. Get your family involved.
When I was completing my writing assignments on my computer, I was occasionally distracted; I would do other things besides my writing assignment: check my email, surf the internet, play music etc. I asked my English tutor what he did to avoid distractions. He told me that going back to pencil and paper was what he did. So I turn off my internet connection, and/or shut my computer off, and tell myself to stay focused.
#5 Get Help if you need it
Use the Academic Learning Center; they have tutors in every subject who are eager to help you. Do not be afraid to raise your hand in class if you need help. Ask for help; go to the Academic Learning Center.
I dropped out of high school 16 years ago, earned my GED ten years late and have not touched a text-book since. Help, yes I needed it, I went to the Academic Learning Center and got all the help I could handle.
I wouldn’t have survived my first college semester without the ALC. I have always had a positive experience there. The tutors are very helpful and encouraging. In the summer I studied at the Academic Learning Center everyday. The end result an A in English and a B in Math. If I can do it, so can you. Get Help, use the Academic Learning Center.
#6 Maintain a Positive Attitude
In my first semester of college I met a few students who told themselves and others that they were terrible in math, that no matter what they did they just didn’t get it. You see their choice to think negatively hindered their ability to be successful. We’ve got to be vigilant about our attitudes and remain positive, telling your self that you will do well in college, has a more positive impact that if you told your self you didn’t. Keep a positive attitude; don’t let negative thinking disable you. You can do it.
#7 Separate Yourself from the Results
After getting a low grade on one of my math test, I sought advice from a counselor. I told him about my test anxiety and how bad I performed on tests. His advice was Do not let the end result define me as a person. Do not take a bad test grade personally. I contemplated that thought for awhile and began to internalize it. Yes getting a low grade or failing a class is discouraging but it didn’t define me as a person. I was told to take advantage of the opportunity and learn from it, become better from the mistakes that I made. Look at it with a positive attitude, and separate myself from the result.
#8 Reward Yourself
Reward yourself, when you get a good grade on a test, show improvement on a subject, understand a topic, and/or complete an assignment on time. Rewarding yourself will keep you motivated.
A reward could be patting yourself on the back, telling yourself good job, treating your self to a movie, playing a game, buying yourself a gift, making your favorite snack. Rewarding yourself on a daily or weekly basis will empower you to do more
#9 Develop a Strong Why Statement
Why am I in college?
The answer to this question is your why statement. It could be to make more money, provide a better future for your family; your parents are making you. A personal Why statement is very important, it is your reason, and purpose for attending college. Those with strong why statements tend to be more determined and complete college.
Developing a strong why statement is crucial to your success as a college student. Think about it and internalize your statement, it will help guide you when the going gets tough.
#10 See Your Schedule
It’s a good idea to map out your schedule so you can visually see it. That way you can see how much time you will have between your classes. Make sure you schedule your studying and sleep and work times.
Flexibility Theme is the world's most customizable WordPress theme! It allows you to create your own look for your blog without having to know CSS, PHP or HTML.
You can customize this text with your own or disable it in the theme options page, or simply activate a widget in the top sidebar and it will be replaced.
From the beginning the North outnumbered the south in every category. In 1860, twenty-two million people lived in the twenty-two states that remained a part of the Union (American Civil War). Only nine million lived in the eleven Confederate states and of that number close to four million were slaves.![Reblog this post [with Zemanta]](http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_c.png?x-id=e85fff90-ccb4-4865-89af-e015d1c2f489)
![Reblog this post [with Zemanta]](http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=ea9b6c89-14d6-4fe8-ba73-da8f435f77ed)
