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Don\u2019t fret (too much, anyway)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Tips for surviving finals<\/strong><\/p>\n By Lauren Patetta<\/p>\n Junior, Journalism & Literature<\/p>\n The last few weeks of the semester are a notoriously stressful time. Whether it\u2019s your first finals season or you\u2019ve been through this many times before, here are some tips to help you manage the finals workload.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n How to Balance a Full Course Load and an Internship (and Not Lose your Mind)<\/strong><\/p>\n By Samantha Liptak<\/p>\n Junior, Journalism & Environmental Studies<\/p>\n I currently work 20 unpaid hours a week at a quaint little office with too few windows in Dupont. I love what I do \u2014 which is conducting outreach and providing support for an environmental nonprofit called Earth Day Network \u2014 but it can be a lot. I often go straight from an 8:10 class to the office, where I stay until four or five-o-clock in the afternoon.<\/p>\n Oh, and I\u2019m also a full-time student, so homework follows after that.<\/p>\n It\u2019s fun; don\u2019t get me wrong. You get to push yourself harder than you ever have before. You get to see how much you can do with so little time. But balancing all of it and trying to have a social life can get hectic.<\/p>\n This isn\u2019t a one-size-fits-all guide to managing the chaos. I\u2019m here to share some insight from my experience this semester and let everyone know that it\u2019s okay to feel overwhelmed.<\/p>\n Designate Time for School Work<\/p>\n The last thing I want to do after working 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. is to set up shop in the library or my apartment and do hours\u2019 worth of homework. But I know that it\u2019s necessary, and explicitly setting a schedule helps tremendously. Having a plan and writing it all out makes me feel less stressed so that I can put my best effort forward (both at my internship and in my classes).<\/p>\n And if you\u2019re sitting back thinking, \u201cplanning isn\u2019t my thing. I\u2019ll get it done,\u201d I want you to know that I thought the same thing before I started. When you\u2019re in the thick of the semester \u2014 dealing with midterms and a fourteen-hundred-word blog post you promised the resident writer at your internship \u2014 you\u2019ll thank me for encouraging this.<\/p>\n I\u2019m lucky that my internship believes \u201cschool comes first\u201d and allows me to leave early occasionally so I can get some other work done. I\u2019m sure not all places think or act this way.<\/p>\n Care for Yourself<\/p>\n Maintaining your grades and making your internship bosses happy are important pieces to this guide, but so is caring for yourself. If you are overworked, tired or completely stressed out (or all of the above), it\u2019s highly likely that you won\u2019t produce your best work.<\/p>\n Take care of yourself, whether this means taking a nice long lunch every once in a while, going into the city on the weekend or just staying in bed and watching Netflix on your off days. Like I said earlier, life can get very full, so make sure you\u2019re mentally and physically healthy so you can enjoy the ride.<\/p>\n Embrace the Chaos<\/p>\n I don\u2019t know if everyone feels this way, but I thrive when I\u2019m busy. I feel productive because I\u2019m forced to get out of bed early in the morning and not return home until late at night. If I didn\u2019t have this schedule, I probably wouldn\u2019t get as much done.<\/p>\n There will be days when you want to quit. There will be days when you feel like skipping an assignment. But remember to refocus on your end goal, on why you\u2019re putting yourself through this in the first place. It will help you, or at least helps me, feel grateful for the opportunities I have, however chaotic they make life.<\/p>\n Revel in the moments and people that make you feel grounded<\/p>\n If I didn\u2019t live with four of my best friends in a crowded two-bedroom, I don\u2019t know how I\u2019d get through it. I come home from a long day, and they\u2019re always doing something crazy that makes me forget about the stressful day I had. They help me stay grounded.<\/p>\n Am I suggesting that you need to live with or hang out with your best friends all the time to make it through? No, but please remember to have fun once in a while outside of class and work. Laugh with your friends, see a stupid movie and make sure you don\u2019t miss out on anything just because you feel like you have too much to do.<\/p>\n Try your best (and recognize when you\u2019re doing all you can)<\/p>\n This is the most important tip to remember. Not everything is going to go your way, even if you try your hardest. You can\u2019t ask yourself to give more than your all.<\/p>\n Try to wake up in the morning and feel content with your effort, if not the quality of your work. You\u2019re the only one who can feel how hard you\u2019re working.<\/p>\n I wholeheartedly believe we all end up where we\u2019re supposed to be in life. I don\u2019t think I could work like this every semester, but these five tips helped me (nearly) get to the finish line. I hope they propel you to finish the semester, and your internship, in one piece.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n What I wish I had known about the first six weeks<\/strong><\/p>\n By Elise Plonski<\/p>\n Junior, Public Relations and Strategic Communication<\/p>\n It\u2019s no secret to anyone who has spent some time on a college campus that there is a definite shift in the overall mood right around the semester\u2019s six-week mark (i.e. the beginning of October). Mid-terms are in full-swing. Homesickness settles in for some while physical sickness sets in for the rest. I have made it through six of those pesky first-few-weeks milestones and so I\u2019ve compiled a list of six things I wish I had known or thought about during the first six weeks of the semester. Here are the things I think everyone needs a reminder of from time to time.<\/p>\n 1. Pace yourself!<\/p>\n It is exciting to be back on campus and in the full swing of college after a break from it all. The first two weeks of the semester is when all of the recruitment starts for clubs and other organizations on campus. Be practical about what you choose to get involved with. Make sure it is fulfilling, fun, and worth your while. Don\u2019t overextend yourself before you even know how much you have to give!<\/p>\n 2. Make time to spend with yourself and others<\/p>\n Life is hard enough, don\u2019t make yourself have to go through it all alone. We are all guilty of isolating ourselves because there\u2019s so much work to do. Find time to be with yourself and with your friends and do something that is purely fun. I have never regretted putting down my homework to go spend time with friends, but I do regret the countless times that I didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n 3. Show up to class and ask for help<\/p>\n Right around this point in the semester, it is so tempting to take advantage of your \u201cfreebie\u201d absences offered in some classes that won\u2019t count negatively toward your grade. We have all been there. Take breaks when you need them but remember to build up the good relationship with your professors early, so you can more easily advocate for yourself later on when you might need some slack.<\/p>\n 4. Please, please take care of yourself<\/p>\n Nothing is ever worth you not eating, sleeping, or being healthy. Remember that. Set boundaries and make sure you prioritize your wellness.<\/p>\n 5. Soak it all in<\/p>\n Our time in college is short lived but still a great and important time in life. Don\u2019t forget to stop and take it all in once in a while!<\/p>\n 6. Don\u2019t forget to congratulate yourself<\/p>\n The final and most important item on this list. Let this be a reminder that you are in fact, doing a great job. Your best is all you can give, so be sure to credit your effort! Your best effort doesn\u2019t always look like someone else\u2019s, and that is okay! Remember to congratulate yourself on how far you have come. At the end of the day, your personal progress is the ultimate goal.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Choosing a Second Major or Minor<\/strong><\/p>\n By Lauren Patetta<\/p>\n Sophomore, Journalism<\/p>\n Everyone student in the School of Communication knows that they are required to add a second major or minor, but sometimes the process of choosing one feels intimidating. Luckily, it doesn\u2019t have to be. There are a multitude of ways to start exploring potential majors or minors if you don\u2019t have anything specific in mind, and SOC is always willing to help. The easiest way to figure out what you\u2019re interested in is take a variety of General Education\/AU Core classes. Don\u2019t limit yourself to one type of class, or to one subject that you know you\u2019re either good at or interested in. Branch out, and be sure to read the class descriptions — you might find something that you didn’t even know you loved. Though you may feel obligated to choose a political science major or minor, as its ability to pair well with journalism makes it a popular choice, you shouldn\u2019t be afraid to look at more uncommon pairings. I personally am a journalism major with a minor in creative writing, and I know classmates who have chosen environmental science, religious studies, and law and society majors or minors. Your SOC classes are also a great way to explore potential interests. Understanding Media is particularly good for introducing new topics, because it covers so many different ideas in the context of the media. The great thing about communications is that it goes well with almost anything, because writing and communicating are the basis of most other areas of study. It also means that your SOC classes will discuss topics through the lens of journalism or public relations, making it easier to find your interests. For example, SOC has a Center for Environmental Filmmaking, which is a great way to pair both science and communications. If you feel stuck, you can always go to your advisor or professors for help. Your SOC advisors are always available to make appointments, and will help you manage your four years at AU and plan different majors or minors. Their guidance can help you, especially if you don\u2019t know what to do. Also, don\u2019t be afraid to go to your professors\u2019 office hours for help. Just chatting with them can open up new avenues that you didn\u2019t know existed. Remember, you don\u2019t need to make this choice right away. You have until the end of sophomore year to make a decision, and even then, you can change if necessary. Don\u2019t just settle for what you think will be easiest or get you a job, choose something you\u2019re passionate about and the rest will come. Also remember not to make this a source of stress in your life — college is stressful enough. You\u2019ll easily be able to find something throughout all the classes you take and all the experiences you have in D.C<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Finals season? Don\u2019t fret (too much, anyway)\u00a0 Tips for surviving finals By Lauren Patetta Junior, Journalism & Literature The last few weeks of the semester are a notoriously stressful time. 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to Know the Ambassadors"},"content":{"rendered":" <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/strong> Molly Molloy<\/p>\n Major:<\/strong> Communication Studies<\/p>\n Minor:<\/strong> Marketing and History<\/p>\n Hometown:<\/strong>\u00a0Glen Ellyn Il<\/p>\n \u00a0Favorite SOC Course:<\/strong> Understanding Media (Comm 100)<\/p>\n SOC Moments: <\/strong>“Working on my final project for my understanding media class and filming with the sony cameras on the national mall.”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/strong> Talia Scharf<\/p>\n Major:<\/strong> Public Relations and Strategic Communication<\/p>\n Minor:<\/strong> Undecided<\/p>\n Hometown:<\/strong> Richmond, VA<\/p>\n Favorite SOC Course:<\/strong> Communication and Society (Comm 209)<\/p>\n Extracurricular Activities:<\/strong> A member of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and serves as the communication director for the Jewish Student Association.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/strong> Olivia Tinari<\/p>\n Major:<\/strong> Journalism<\/p>\n Minor:<\/strong> Business and Entertainment<\/p>\n Hometown:<\/strong> Voorhees, NJ<\/p>\n Favorite SOC Course:<\/strong> Writing for Communications (Comm 200)<\/p>\n SOC Moments:<\/strong> “Being able to work and learn from professors who are working and have worked in the field of communications.”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/strong> Chase Klingensmith<\/p>\n Major:<\/strong> Public Relations and CLEG<\/p>\n Hometown:<\/strong> Pittsburgh, PA<\/p>\n Favorite SOC Course:<\/strong> Writing for Communications (Comm200) and Communications Society ( Comm 209)<\/p>\n Extracurricular Activities:<\/strong> Former Vice President of AU Mental Health Initiative<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/strong> Samantha Liptak<\/p>\n Major:<\/strong> Journalism and Environmental Studies<\/p>\n Hometown:<\/strong> Killingworth, CT<\/p>\n Favorite SOC Course:<\/strong> Digital Skills (Comm 305) and Quantitative Methods in Journalism (Comm 260)<\/p>\n Internship Experience:<\/strong> Currently working at Elements D.C., an organization dedicated to getting children outside in nature by visiting local parks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/strong> Grace Newton<\/p>\n Major:<\/strong> Journalism<\/p>\n Minor:<\/strong> Art History<\/p>\n Hometown:<\/strong> Chapel Hill, NC<\/p>\n Favorite SOC Course:<\/strong> Writing for Communication (Comm 200)<\/p>\n Extracurricular Activities:<\/strong> Social Media Editor at the Eagle and News\/ Social media content manager for the School of Professional and Extended Studies.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/strong> Lauren Patetta<\/p>\n Major:<\/strong> Journalism<\/p>\n Minor:<\/strong> Creative Writing<\/p>\n Hometown:<\/strong> Basking Ridge, NJ<\/p>\n Favorite SOC Course:<\/strong> Journalism Ethics and Digital Skills (Comm 305)<\/p>\n Extracurricular Activities:<\/strong> Staff columnist for The Eagle and Complex Problems Program Leader.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/strong> Elise Plonski<\/p>\n Major:<\/strong> Public Relations<\/p>\n Minor:<\/strong> Spanish and Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies<\/p>\n Hometown:<\/strong> Waterford, VT<\/p>\n Favorite SOC Course:<\/strong> Communication and Society (Comm 209) and Writing for Communication (Comm 200)<\/p>\n Best SOC Moment:<\/strong> “Planning events with SOC Ambassadors such as a panel discussion on gender in communications.”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Name:<\/strong> Jessily Crispyn<\/p>\n Major:<\/strong> Journalism<\/p>\n Minor:<\/strong> Chinese<\/p>\n Hometown:<\/strong> Montville, NJ<\/span><\/p>\n Favorite SOC Course:<\/strong> Visual Literacy (Comm 105) and Writing for Communication (Comm 200)<\/p>\n Extracurricular Activities<\/strong>: Staff writer for The Eagle, historian and assistant social chair for Sigma Delta Tau, member of Phi Sigma Pi<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Name: Molly Molloy Major: 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