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(Archive December 2018) Test Taking Aids for Breathtaking Grades

By Dylan Cernoia | Observer Contributor

With finals rapidly approaching, Henrietta Martin, a tutor, shared some advice on how to study for and take tests.

When studying for a test, Martin suggested that students always check that the notes they have been taking throughout the semester are accurate, either by talking with the professor or a fellow student. She also suggested that if a student is attempting to memorize something for a class, they use flash cards or another form of visual aid.

Martin also encouraged students to break up their studying over a few days. Students trying to cram all of the knowledge in on one day tend not to remember it all, she explained. Martin also suggested that students find a friend either inside or out of the class to quiz them on the subject.  read more

(Archive December 2018) First-Generation Panelists Share Tips for Success

By Sophia Schlegelmilch | Observer Contributor

MWCC Student Janice Bergeron talks about her experience going to college during a panel discussion.
Photo courtesy of MWCC

Panelists shared their experiences as first-generation students in November at the Gardner campus in celebration of National First-Generation College Students Day. 

Current MWCC students Nicole Leeper and Janice Bergeron served as panelists alongside faculty and staff members Laurie Occhipinti, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts Education, Humanities and Communications; Margaret Jaillet, Assistant Dean of the School of Health Professions, Public Service Programs and Social Sciences; Briana Pena, Career Development Coach; and Train Wu, Academic Counselor for the Department of Access and Transitions. The discussion was moderated by Gaurav Khanna, Director of the Visions Program. read more