Success Academy Tours

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Kaitlyn

Hey There Farmingdale! Today I had the opportunity to give tours of our wonderful campus to second grade students from the Success Academy in the city. These groups were a pleasure to have on our campus. They were all very well behaved and asked plenty of great questions about what our college is like, what we have, how many classes I take, how much homework I have, and much more. I loved their enthusiasm for our new gymnasium, our new library, the dorms and the campus center. They absolutely l...

A little bit of Farmingdale history

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Kaitlyn

Hey there Farmingdale! How are my lovely readers today? So, my past two weeks have been absolutely crazy! Between midterms, projects, work study and the research project, I have been running around in a million different directions. This is my second semester of my junior year, so I figured I would be busy but not this busy. Well, let me get on to what I came to tell you guys today. I have mentioned that I work with the Alumni Relations office previously and this past week we had done some str...

10 Exam Prep Tips

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Deborah

Studying for an exam can be stressful, and hopefully these 10 tips can help you prepare and conquer your next exam! Walk Before An Exam - It has been proven that exercise can boost your memory and brain power, and it will give you some fresh air to feel prepped for the exam. Speak Out Loud Instead of Simply Reading - You will be surprised how much more you can remember when you’ve said it out loud, when you hear yourself speaking it helps your brain remember it. Reward Yourself With A Trea...

A Little Southern City

Posted on April 3, 2015 by David

Walking into a room where everyone is speaking a foreign language can be intimidating. Your thoughts begin to race as questions are asked: “What are they saying? Are they talking about me?” Immediately, you distance yourself from the group and reflect back to your language class and ask yourself “What were those phrases Señora Sanchez used?” Bits of broken Spanish begin to slip out. Recognizing your lack of compreh...

How to Navigate Oasis

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Beth

Farmingdale’s Oasis, also known as Online Administrative Student Information System, is where you go to pay your bill, register for classes, view your schedule, check your financial aid status, verify your personal information, and much more. For those that know how to navigate it, we have no problems, but you would be surprised how many students are lost when figuring it out. At first it can feel intimidating to navigate, but I hope that I am able to clear up some things for you The first link...

How to get involved as a commuter

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Deborah

My first year at Farmingdale I lived on campus because I played on the soccer team and it would've been way too hard to commute with the demanding soccer schedule. Being a part of the soccer team, meant we came to campus two weeks earlier than students who didn't play a fall sport. Spending so much time together resulted in immediate friends, which was a huge fear factor for me before i came to Farmingdale. Now, as a commuter, I am able to experience life through a commuters eyes. Because I st...

Tips to succeeding in College

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Kaitlyn

Hey there again! As promised, here's the next 5 tips to help you with your classes. Ask for help, everyone needs it Everyone thinks that they can do it all by themselves but sometimes a little help goes a long way. Whether it’s a new set of eyes or a helpful critique, a friend or relative or tutor can help you get a better grade than by yourself. Do your best, don’t just do the minimum requirement if you can do better I know just getting the work done and out of the way is easy but...

What Is Your Five Year Plan?

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Alumni, Himmler

In my previous blog post, I go into the idea of how being a college student is like running your own business. I examined the parallels of being a business owner with being a college student, and found many similarities. Now I'd like to go into another topic that I only brushed on in my previous blog post: Where do you see yourself in five years? Will you be working at your dream job? Will you be studying in grad school? A little bit of both? You don't have to be a Freshman to ask yourself th...

The Most Important LIfe Lesson I learned While Rock Climbing

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Alumni, Himmler

It was a balmy Saturday morning. Typical northern Thailand weather. At around 9:00 A.M. I met up with my climbing assistant at the base of the mountain, suited up, and together we walked a few yards towards the jagged rock wall. My coach stayed on the ground, holding a rope attached to me. As I went up, he shouted instructions and tips. The climb wasn't too difficult, but it wasn't hard either. I was in the beginner section, so while struggling a bit, I climbed the wall sections all the way to ...

How to get the most out of your counselors:

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Deborah

Advisors for me, are some of the most influential people. They have so much knowledge and past experience that they want to share with students. When you meet with your counselor, here are a few questions that's I suggest asking them to ensure that you are getting the most out of your time meeting with them. 1. Ask them about where they went to school and what their major was. - You will be able to get some insight and personal experience. You may even find that you have the same major, and ...