Student, Faculty & Staff Tips for Success<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n\u201cBe open to engaging with your classmates and professors. This is the most supportive academic environment that I have ever encountered. You\u2019ll find that most of your classmates are happy to get a bite to eat, grab a drink, or talk about class assignments or readings. The professors are approachable and outgoing, so don\u2019t be shy!\u201d – Ryan Westman<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cWhen preparing for the qualifying exam (start early!), spend time organizing different readings and syllabi into \u2018big-picture\u2019 categories\u201d – Erin Zielenbach<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cLeverage your contacts through social media, like LinkedIn. LinkedIn helped me stay connected and engaged with former and new colleagues in the industry. I\u2019ve found the groups, blogs, and news updates helpful in keeping up with higher education trends\u201d – Monica Burnette<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cWrite, write, write. Graduate courses require a lot of writing, and dissertations are often 100 or more pages. Try to write at least 30 minute each day, working on being clear and concise\u201d – Dr. Kelchen<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cStart early! It might be difficult to decide on your dissertation topic when you just started your program, but sooner is better. At least identify an area of interest and use class assignments to expand on that interest. Professors are so cooperative and flexible and will provide generous support and guidance, so don\u2019t hesitate to ask for their help. If you follow this advice, at the end of the academic year you will be surprised at how productive you\u2019ve been\u201d – Tagi Alhaddab<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cMap your every move into a calendar app, like Outlook or Google Calendar. Make sure you are clear as to what you expect of yourself during that time. Include study time, when you\u2019ll be reading what, response time, and even time for taking notes. Be sure to include time for eating, staying fit, and relaxation\/social time! If you need more time, you can easily manipulate the entry or create repeating entries for a weekly routine\u201d – Sarah Andrews<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cLive for doing assignments in advance! For instance, when an assignment is due in a month, start today. It can be overwhelming when you are taking three classes and all of them have final papers due the same week.\u201d – Daria Pizzuto<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cPlan to be two weeks ahead on all reading, and use the \u201cDue minus one\u201d rule for all assignments. Take the date it\u2019s due, and subtract 1 month, 1 week, or 1 day (depending on time factors and your ability to complete assignments). You\u2019ll always be ahead (which decreases stress)! If you do \u201cfall behind\u201d one week, you still have a week\u2019s buffer, or two, which won\u2019t mean you\u2019re behind at all. Plus, you\u2019ll get your work done a lot quicker and have extra time to relax at the end of the semester so you can focus on end-of-semester activities.\u201d – Sarah Andrews<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cRead InsideHigherEd.com daily! It keeps students well informed of current, hot topics in the industry. It\u2019s also a great help when writing papers and taking exams\u201d – Marie Gioiosa<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cTake the program plan seriously, and pay attention to when courses are offered. Most courses are not offered every semester, so try to plan your future schedule with course availability in mind.\u201d – Dr. Kelchen<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cGet involved with professional associations, like ASHE. Also, work on building concrete and lasting academic\/professional relationships. Build a network of \u201cwriting buddies.\u201d – Reuel Mebuin<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cAlways include your student ID number when sending emails – especially when requesting your registration PIN number. It helps expedites the process. Also, always your SHU email address for correspondence.\u201d – Jill Dippman<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cColor-code everything! Pick a color to associate with each class. Use that color when selecting your calendar events, your pens, your notebooks, and your binders. Three courses mean three different colors. Your brain will more easily be able to jump from one subject to the next when you study, as it associates different courses with different colors\u201d – Sarah Andrews<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cTake advantage of the resources available at the library. Library staff are happy to meet with students for individual consultations regarding literature searches and Seton Hall\u2019s resources\u201d – Dr. Kelchen<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cCultivate a mentor\/mentee relationship with faculty members. Seek support and build a coaching network throughout the program. Don\u2019t just wait for the dissertation.\u201d – Reuel Mebuin<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cGo to all of the programming\/events you can on campus – you are just as much a part of the community at Seton Hall as the undergraduates. You\u2019ll get to network, have fun, and maybe even some freebies!\u201d – Sarah Andrews<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cAsk a lot of questions! As faculty, we\u2019re here to help, but we don\u2019t always know when you don\u2019t understand material unless you let us know.\u201d – Dr. Kelchen<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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