Dear Students,
Welcome back! For most of you, midterms are coming up quickly (or happened just before the break). It's easy to see midterms as a thorn or as an undesirable part of the learning process, but I encourage you to try shifting your mindset and see them as a valuable tool in the learning process. If you do well on your midterms, you're progressing nicely in the class and learning a lot. If you struggle on your midterms, this is a great opportunity to seek out support to get you back on track. Here are just a few of the resources you can tap:
- PCL STEM Study Center
- Sanger Learning Center
- Office hours (it's never too late to start going)
And remember that one of your best resources is each other. Talk to other students in your class. Form a study group (again, it's not too late). Or seek out students who have had the class before. Make a plan. Get the help you need to succeed. Soon you'll come to feel that exams are awesome (or, at least, not that bad).
Best,
Dr. Vanden Bout
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