How to Take Notes Like a Boss

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Luis Huaman

Have you ever failed a test because you didn’t have a review sheet? You are not alone. In a perfect world scenario, we all expect to receive an A as long as we review from the class slides. Yet, it doesn’t always go down the way we want. What if I tell you that you can increase the likelihood of acing a final to 100%? There are a lot of ways to improve your study methods. Some may work better than others, and some may take time to get used to. But the truth is that even if you change the ...

Does Learning Ever Truly Stop, Even After Retirement?

Posted on September 11, 2019 by LaDonna Dean

That question, my friend, can only be answered by the individual at hand. From my point of view, one never stops learning. I am one who thinks there is just a lesson in everything if you’re willing to open your eyes to see it. However, some think once you retire you are just left to sit at home and do absolutely nothing. But the truth of the matter, in this day and age, everyone cannot afford to just sit at home. Some who retire may need to obtain a job to cover expenses because their pen...

Navigating FSC

Posted on July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 by Matthew Brando

When I was a freshman at Farmingdale State College, I had myriad difficulties figuring out the school’s layout at first. It seemed extremely overwhelming to memorize every building I needed to be in throughout the week, on top of the many other things I was worried about when first arriving at college. However, with the help of numerous directories available throughout campus (and assistance from benevolent staff members), I quickly learned how to navigate the school with ease. By my soph...

Greek Life On Campus

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Samantha Calisto

On the Farmingdale State College campus there are so many ways to get involved. At FSC, there is something for everyone, from The Back Stage Theatre Company to the Gaming club. There are so many ways to get involved. One of the most popular clubs to join is the Greek Life organizations that are on campus. If you think Greek Life is for you, keep reading about how the process works and see if Greek Life is a good fit for you. On the FSC campus, there are three PanHellenic sororities: Sigma...

Bring Your Water Bottle to FSC, Lower Your Carbon Footprint!

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Matthew Brando

Are you tired of always dishing out cash at a 7-11 for your next hydration fix? Tired of wastefully throwing a perfectly good H2O receptacle in the recycling bin? Then FSC has just the solution you’ve been looking for: brand new water fountains which include an automatic sensor for filling any kind of reusable bottle, or refilling one of your used disposable bottles! Some of the buildings which include these new fountains are Horton Hall, Thompson Hall, Laffin Hall and Gleeson Hall. With our...

Who’s Hungry? Food Choices at FSC

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Luis Huaman

Most of us are full-time students, thus we need to spend most of our time in school either doing groups projects/meetings, or studying for an upcoming midterm. Sometimes, we may even have to live on campus because our homes are far away. Now I know as a full-time student most of us have lunch breaks or some of us may need to have lunch and dinner around campus. We all know food is important. It does not only help you by giving you nutrients and proteins, but it is also very important because...

Being a Campus Employee

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Samantha Calisto

When I was a new student at FSC, I didn't know much about anything. I didn't know where a “cool” place to hang out was, where the best places to grab a bite to eat were, or even where I could make a few new friends. Instead of thinking about all these things I wanted to find something on campus that I could be a part of. As a new student, it was hard to keep a job off campus because of all the class work I had to accomplish. So, after quitting my off-campus job, I started to think outside th...

Would Taking Courses Online Be Right for You?

Posted on June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 by LaDonna Dean

I have been going to school for several years now, and have taken both online as well as classroom courses. Online courses have played a valuable place in my life as a working mother and student. With all that I am juggling it is not easy, but online education for me has made it possible to continue to pursue my goals. Online courses are part of Farmingdale State College’s Distance Learning program. Today flexiblity and efficiency are both up there on the priority list of almost every ta...

Surviving the Library

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Jennifer Bove

As finals week comes to an end most of us have either spent many long days in the library or felt like we didn't spend enough time there. For some of us we were in the library longer than we were in our own homes. If you did not spend enough time there, no worries. Next semester you can spend more time, and you are going to need some tips. Being prepared is the essential key to being successful. This is why every student needs a guide to how to survive the library. (Insert Twilight Zone musi...

Student Spotlight Jessica Coacci

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Kamal Ojibara

As a freshman student at Farmingdale Sate College, Jessica quickly got acclimated to the college lifestyle. When she was picking out her college choice, Farmingdale State College was not one of her first choices. She planned on attending many different universities, such as Stony brook and even the University of Kentucky. However, after much deliberation and consideration, she decded to come to Farmingdale State College. She stated that the reason she came to Farmingdale was because it had ...