Hey, Commuters! Did you have a memorable commute this year? Do you love taking pictures? Do you want to win a FREE $50 gas gift card?? Then enter Commuter Student Services #myUMWcommute photo contest! Simply post a photo of you with your mode of transportation (whether it’s your car, your bike, the Fred bus, or your running shoes!) to the Commuter Student Services Facebook group. (Not a member? Join today!) The photo with the most “likes” at the end of the voting period wins! Posting will be open April 13-17; voting will be open April 13-21; the winner will be announced April 22nd. Here’s our Fine Print:

1) By entering into this contest, you agree to have your personal transportation displayed on a public social media source.

2) To enter, you must be a current UMW commuter student. 3) Please, nothing inappropriate.

4) Take note that this is a fun contest; no hate-speech will be tolerated.

Questions? Email Meg Pultz at mgruen@umw.edu.

April Photo Contest! #myUMWcommute

UMW Off-Campus

Student Newsletter April 2015

Volume 1, Issue 8

Off-Campus Student Calendar

Commuter Coffee Hour 4/9 2:30pm

Campus Blackstone Coffee

Need some time to relax and meet

other commuters? Got a question or

comment about your experience as a

commuting student this year? Then

come to the Commuter Coffee Hour!

Commuter Coffee Hour 4/10 10:30am

Ditto from above!

Free Lemonade at the LINK 4/20&21

11am-4pm Link Lounge

In the winter we give you free hot

chocolate, in the spring we give you

free lemonade! Come grab a cup

between classes as you enjoy the

warmer weather!

CSA Sponsored Volleyball 4/21 4pm

Sand Court by the Parking Deck

No athletic skills required! Just come

hang out and play a pick-up game

with us in the sand.

Keeping You

Connected!

Tips for Exam Week and

Wrapping up the Year

1. Prioritize.

Three papers, two presentations, and 4 finals? That’s a lot to juggle at once. Instead of panicking or avoiding work via Netflix binge, sit down and decide when you will accomplish which tasks. Plan to knock out the most important assignments first so you’ll feel less stressed.

2. Talk to professors.

Don’t be afraid to ask your professors about unclear material. They won’t know you don’t understand unless you tell them! Ask about the format of the test so there are no surprises. If you’re worried about your grade, set up an appointment and talk one-on-one with your professor to see what you can do in order to excel on your finals. They’ll probably be more than happy to help you in any way possible.

3. Sleep.

Everyone loves to sleep, but when finals roll around, it becomes our mortal enemy. Sleep takes precious time away from studying, right? Wrong. While pulling an all-nighter may seem like a good idea, you’ll actually be more productive and alert if you get an adequate amount of sleep at night. Remember, the focus and the concentration (not necessarily the time) you spend while studying is more important.

4. Follow the 50-10 Rule.

Study 50 minutes of every hour, and keep the last 10 minutes to clear your mind. The idea is that you should focus 100% during those 50 minutes and use the remaining to relax yourself. Create an alarm notification on your phone so it rings whenever those 50 minutes are over, and stick to that alarm.