Written by: Lauren Eisele-Yocum
Edited by: Lorissa Olson
1. Study Tips
Cramming for exams can work for some, but can also greatly increase your stress levels. Studying at least a week in advance can help you retain more information and process more difficult concepts so that you are prepared.
Annotating your notes can help you engage more thoroughly with the material that will be on an exam. Red ink, in particular, can help your brain retain information. If your professor… Read more
Written by Dom Moreno, Transfer Jacks Peer Mentor
Transferring from one school to another can be an incredibly overwhelming experience. From navigating campus to meeting new people, there’s a lot to learn! No one knows this better than our Transfer Peer Mentors! All having at least one year under their belt here at NAU, our team is well equipped to help you navigate this big change. We asked each of our mentors to answer a few questions to help you… Read more
Written by: Megan Greenspan
Edited by: Lauren Eisele-Yocum
As the weather gets colder classes aren’t the only thing we have to be consciously aware of: snow is here! Mother nature likes to add her own bit of chaos into the mix with schoolwork and other commitments. If you don’t know what to expect, what to do, or have never… Read more
Within the Transfer Jacks organization there are multiple committees who work hard to bring you the content you see regularly, including Transfer Jacks Social Media, the Transfer Talks Podcast, and Blog! Here at Transfer Jacks Blog, our articles are planned, researched, written, and edited by four people. While all of us contribute writing, we all have specialties that we want to highlight in today’s post. So without further adieu, here… Read more
Written by Dom Moreno, Edited by Lauren Eisele-Yocum, Transfer Jacks Peer Mentors
Here at Northern Arizona University we are quickly approaching the 8-week-mark, or the beginning of midterms. Midterm exams are used by most professors as a check-in for the semester to see your understanding of the course content. These exams can be in the form of traditional writing tests, essays, projects, or practical evaluations. Regardless of what form your midterms may take, here are some tips for better… Read more
Written by Dom Moreno, Transfer Jacks Peer Mentor
Transferring from one school to another can be an incredibly overwhelming experience. From navigating campus to meeting new people, there’s a lot to learn! No one knows this better than our Transfer Peer Mentors! All having at least one year under their belt here at NAU, our team is well equipped to help you navigate this big change. We asked each of our mentors to answer a few questions to help you… Read more