Sticking the landing
By: Cristina Kerluke, Learning Commons Academic Support Program Specialist Final exam week is almost here. Before sharing tips for succeeding on Read More…
Category: Perspectives
Working on Wellness: A big to do
By: Janis Mallon, Training Director and Senior Psychologist The end of semester can be a chaotic and stressful time. Between studying for finals, mRead More…
It’s finals season
Lizzy Boudah, Staff Writer When the holidays come around, students find themselves scrambling for not only finances, but for finals as well. This tRead More…
USM student’s unique business experience
By: Lillian Lema, Staff Writer Fair season is a very exciting time for the people of New England. All the delicious fair food, arts & crafts stRead More…
My time in New Orleans with REVERB
By: Zoe Bernardi, Community Editor New Orleans is nothing like Maine. First off, right now the weather is between 80 and 70 degrees. Here in Maine,Read More…
Final exams
By: Cristina Kerluke, Academic Support Program Specialist For many students, the concept of final exam preparation brings to mind the vision of endRead More…
Transitioning from 20s to 30s
By: Garrick Hoffman, Media Studies Major “As soon as I was in my 40s, I’d look in the mirror and say, ‘Well I guess I’m getting…OLDER!’Read More…
Working on Wellness: Are you curious?
By: Diane Geyer, Coordinator of Clinical Substance Use Services College is a time of transition and for many students it is the first time they havRead More…
Where do you stand?
By: Cristina Kerluke, Learning Commons Academic Support Program Specialist Here we are, week 10 of the semester. It’s hard to believe that after Read More…
Taking anxiety by the reins
By: Lizzy Boudah, Staff Writer It is no doubt that students in college may face the struggle of having emotional setbacks. In 2013, the American PsRead More…
Overcoming procrastination
By: Cristina Kerluke, Academic Support Program Specialist This week’s article is adapted from our Procrastination web page. Procrastination isRead More…
If I could go home, I would
By: Dakota Tibbetts, USM ‘20 As I reflect on my nearly four years at USM, I can’t help but think of all I have learned all of the wonderful peoRead More…
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Light Therapy: Light Boxes in USM Libraries
By: Liza Little, Psy.D, Director of Counseling Services USM Health and Counseling Services staff see many students who complain of “winter blRead More…
Boosting your Overall Health this Fall
By: Victoria Libby M.S.Ed., Psy.D. Samantha Seebode If this transition into the school year is harder than you anticipated, you are not alone! HerRead More…
Letter to the Editor: Not lost to history
By: Eddie L. Beard, Psychology Student As one of the leaders against the merger between the University of Maine at Portland and Gorham State TeacheRead More…
The Importance of Post Exam Review
By Cristina Kerluke, Academic Support Program Specialist The Importance of Post Exam Review When you receive a graded exam back from your prRead More…
Working on Wellness: Vaping: Friend or foe?
By: Malinda Scannell, Nurse Practitioner The use of e-cigarettes (e-cigs) has become increasingly widespread among youth and young adults. The aRead More…
Practice, practice, practice
By: Paul Dexter, Director of Academic Retention Initiatives Think about one of your skills. It may be associated with a hobby, a passion, or profesRead More…
Managing your learning environment
By: Cristina Kerluke, Learning Commons Academic Support Program Specialist This week’s article is adapted from our Managing Your Learning EnvironRead More…
Reminiscing with Lucinda Williams
By: Gregory Stowe, Library Specialist I remember that I had tumbled to Lucinda Williams before her breakout album Car Wheels on a Dirt Road. Jim PiRead More…
Letter to the Editor: Men’s locker room privacy violations must stop
On Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at around 5pm, three female athletic department staff members entered the men’s locker room at the Costello Sports CoRead More…
Working on Wellness: The power of group support
By: Janis Mallon University Health & Counseling Services will soon be offering a number of groups in 156 Upton Hall between 3:30 and 4:30 tRead More…
Discover your major & career interests at USM
By: Kelsey Bannon & Emma Roose, Academic Advisors There are many reasons why a student might be undeclared or want to explore major options. Read More…
Are you attending class with purpose?
By: The Learning Commons Team Are you Attending Class with Purpose? Your time is valuable, and every class meeting presents an opportunity to learRead More…