The "Study" Thing

As college students we here this all the time "You need to study!", whether it be from the teacher or our own critical minds, we hear it. But did you ever find it hard to study??
Studying is not as easy as it sounds.

How many of you find it hard to study?
There is always stuff getting in the way, like home life, cleaning, kids, work. Doesn't it just feel like every time you try to put your nose in that book and hit the grind, life comes up and says, "uh no not right now!"
Or you find yourself trying to study and are just flat out distracted.... because let's be honest there are so many other fun things you could be doing besides sitting around with your nose in a textbook.

Well I thought it would be good to post something everyone can use, STUDY SKILLS!

Good studying has a lot to do with preparation! So let's look at 3 easy ways to get prepared:

1. Organization - Studying is hard when you can't find the notes you wrote last night or the notes from Math are stuffed inside a binder that is labeled English! So your first step is to get organized. Buy some inexpensive binders and organize your note world!
2. Study Space - Second thing to do, Identify your ideal study environment! I find it hard to study in chaos, so if my house is messy you are less likely to find me studying there. Try nice, quiet places like the Library, School, Outside in a park, or my personal favorite Barnes and Noble!
3. GOALS - Lastly set goals for yourself. Do you want to study an hour, or do you want to make it to chapter 5. 

Another excellent study practice, is figuring out how to take it all in! Sometimes as students we feel completely overloaded with the information presented to us in class and we wonder how on earth we will ever remember every little thing the teacher talked about. Here are some tips for remembering the Info:

• Listen carefully 
• Pay attention to your time - time management is huge for studying
• DO NOT PROCRASTINATE! 
• Research and take good notes
• Manage your stress level
• Try some visual organization like mapping and study guides
• Also work on improving your memory by reviewing, taking flash cards, being quizzed by friends.

Some things to remember, study usually is followed by the dreaded test. So I wanted to give you some tips for Test Anxiety, which in turn can help you relax while studying: 

• Prepare, Prepare, PREPARE
• Have a positive attitude
• Organize your notes as well as your thoughts
• Get comfortable
• Take a long, deep breath, and try to relax!

There are many ways to improve your study habits and you'll find the best way for your own personal self, but until then, try out these! Remember it's just the "Study" thing!!!

Happy Studying!!!!

"Education is the process in which we discover learning adds to the quality of our lives. Learning must be experienced." - William Glasser

Monte Carlo is coming to town!!!

ATTENTION LWC-SCOTTSVILLE ALUMNI!!!!!!!!!

A night of fun and games?
A getaway with friends?
Good Food?

That sure sounds like Monte Carlo....but wait this is Scottsville, KY....Right?
Yes it is, but for one night Scottsville is going to turn in to Monte Carlo!!!!!!!!!

This is a great chance for Alumni to reconnect with old classmates and friends. See the differences that our graduates are making in the community and catch up on things! There will be food, fun, and of course friends!! Here is the information you need to know:

Lindsey Wilson College-Scottsville Alumni Chapter invites you to
Monte Carlo Night!
Friday September 16th, 2011
@ 6:00pm
Location: The Lyric on Main!

It's going to be a great event, we hope everyone can come.
Please RSVP at 270-237-9136, we need a head count for food!

So... MONTE CARLO here we come!!!!!!!

Student Self Care!

What comes with being a college student?
Homework, tests, lectures, knowledge.
What can sometimes come with those things?
Stress? Worry? Panic?

As Students sometimes we find it hard to take care of ourselves because we are too busy worrying about everything else like our kids, our school work, our regular work, our lives... we worry about everything. And we forget to take care of ourselves first.
It is important to take care of yourself. Why?
Because you have to be able to handle yourself before you can handle the things school and life throw at you. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health because they can be linked. If you don't take care of yourself mentally then things can manifest physically. These problems can begin to effect your life even more than they already have.
We sometimes forget this because we become so focused on our stress/worry about our classes and the work we have to do that we forget we need to care for us.

There are ways to cope with the stress...
I know what you are thinking... "Oh really! Please tell me!!!"
Well I will.

Here are somethings that work good for self care:

• Take time for a nap
• Read a book
• Exercise (walk, run, stretch, Yoga, Tai Chi, etc)
• Take time with family (play games, have a movie night, etc)
• Sketch
• Listen to music
• Meditate
• Write things out
• Take a bubble bath
• Go for a swim
• Enjoy the sun/warmth of outside
• Hang with friends
• Garden
• Journal
• Go on a vacation
• Get a massage or mani/pedi
• Color
• Take pictures (of anything)
• Play
• Laugh
• Go for a ride/drive
• Watch the clouds
• Be creative
• Dance

There are so many options you can explore. Make your own list of things you like to do! In the Counseling and Human Development Graduate classes we learn about the importance of self care everyday. Being a counselor you deal with many different issues everyday and taking care of yourself is important so you can help those people who come to you for guidance. But remember self care is important for everyone not just graduate students and counselors.

I want to challenge you, create your own self care plan! Set aside time in your day where you do things listed in your self care plan.
Write the plan down and put in on your fridge or your desk, somewhere you'll see it so you know and remember that it is important to you and your school career to be healthy!!!

Be a healthy BLUE RAIDER!!!!!!! 

Welcome to Blue Raider Country

Hello Students!!

Welcome to the Lindsey Wilson Scottsville Campus Blog page!

We are so glad you decided to visit this page and see the great things that we have to offer at this extended campus. Lindsey Wilson Scottsville Campus is located on the square in downtown Scottsville (116 Public Square, to be exact!) Our very own piece of Blue Raider Country right in the middle of Patriot Territory!!!


Some facts about Lindsey Wilson College:

• The Scottsville Campus of Lindsey Wilson College was founded in 1992
• The first graduating class of Lindsey Wilson Scottsville Campus graduated in 1994
• Several hundred area residents have enrolled in school here to earn a degree since the doors were opened.
• 70% of LWC Scottsville grads live and/or work in Allen County.
• LWC Scottsville is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's degrees. The college is also accredited by the University Senate of the Methodist Church.

Pretty cool, huh?


And there's more!....


Lindsey Wilson College Scottsville Campus offers a variety of degrees waiting to be earned by YOU!

• Associate of Arts Degree in Business Management 
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration (with emphasis in management)
• Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Care and Development
• Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice

Lindsey Wilson College Scottsville Campus also houses the Lindsey Wilson College School of Professional Counseling where you can earn the following degrees:

• Bachelor of Arts in Human Services and Counseling
• Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development (with emphasis in Mental Health Counseling)

The Master of Education in Counseling and Human Development is accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP)


For more information on the things you've seen feel free to contact
Dorinda Livesay
Scottsville Enrollment Manager
@ 270-237-9136


...and visit the college website anytime by clicking the link below:
Lindsey Wilson College


With excellent faculty and a beautiful facility... LWC Scottsville awaits you to help you realize your dreams and shoot for the stars.


Tune in for more informational and inspiring posts from LWC Scottsville!!!!!!!!