Learn more about the upcoming news and events in the transfer student community! No images? Click here Welcome BulldogsHappy Wednesday Bulldogs! We hope everyone is working hard as the semester starts to wrap up. Final projects and final essays are on everyone's minds as Thanksgiving nears. It's important to stay on top of all your assignments, but don't forget to give yourself mental health breaks every so often. TSS also wants to wish those of you who are first generation college students a belated Happy National First Generation College Student Day! We are so proud of you and hope you took a moment to celebrate yourself. Have a great week everyone! Och Tamale, It's officially Turkey Season and we want to take a moment to appreciate all that this year has given us! Come to the Transfer Friendsgiving Lunch next Thursday from 12pm-1:30pm on the Hunsaker Balcony Patio (2nd floor Hunsaker)! Free food, drinks, t-shirts, & more! Please RSVP using the link below. The Transfer Student Success Team is looking for a transfer student who is interested in Representing the Transfer Community and supporting other transfer students in their transition to the University of Redlands. The Transfer Ambassador will be a paid student leadership position. Applications Due: Sunday, November 14 at 5pm The Transfer Ambassador will:
Interested in the position? Please click the button to apply and send any questions to heaven_rivera@redlands.edu Hi Bulldogs! The Transfer Student Success Team is working on creating a webpage for all things Transfer. The page will include an FAQ Block with links to resources and other helpful information, upcoming events, and more! Please submit any ideas you have for the page (what would be beneficial for you) and FAQ examples. Thank You! Need a ride to the Ontario Airport? Shuttle services like Uber, Lyft, etc. DO NOT DRIVE YOU TO THE TERMINAL. You must walk about 30 MINUTES to get to the terminal from the nearest location those shuttle services can drop you off. Sign up now to reserve your space! Note: The Transfer clipboard will be a new piece in the newsletter meant to showcase important information that you all would like to share with each other. Have something you'd like to add to the clipboard? Email heaven_rivera@redlands.edu Tips to Stop Procrastinating1. Get organizedYou can't do any work if you don't know what assignments need to be completed. Invest in a planner or start using the calendar app on your phone. This makes it much easier to keep track of individual assignments and important due dates. 2. Set simple, achievable goalsIt’s a lot easier to get started on a project when you establish simple, reachable goals rather than a big, vague plan. This makes your goals less intimidating and more attainable. 3. Create a timeline/scheduleAfter you set your goals, create a timeline to complete them. This could be a study schedule for your big exam coming up or it could be mapping out an essay you have to write. Breaking an assignment into small chunks over time makes it much more manageable. 4. Set a deadlinet's important to set a specific date for when you want your goals to be accomplished. If you have an assignment due, aim to have it completed one or two days in advance. That way, if something unexpected happens, you still have extra time to complete it. 5. Get rid of distractionsIt’s important to rid yourself of all potential disruptions before you begin working so you don’t get needlessly sidetracked halfway through your task. Alternatively, you could change study environments all together and head down to the local library or coffee shop, where you can clear your mind and study distraction-free. 7. Take a breakIt's important to take mental breathers from school work every now and then. When your timer goes off, take a 10–30-minute break. Listen to music, take a walk, do some laundry, or scream into a pillow—anything that takes your mind off of work and allows you to relax. 8. Use incentivesEveryone loves being rewarded. It’s important to give yourself incentives, no matter how small. It could be something as simple as, "If I work on this assignment for an hour, I'll watch an episode of my favorite TV show tonight." Or it could be a bigger goal like, "If I get an A in math this semester, I'll go to my favorite restaurant.” 9. Get the hard stuff done firstIt is best to complete your most challenging assignments first. That way everything after it seems easier and takes a shorter amount of time. If you keep pushing that English essay back, you’re never going to get it done. It’s best to buckle down and just do it. Painting, mock tails, and desserts tomorrow night @6pm in front of Hunsaker! Don't miss out on Social Affairs' Paint & Sip night! Meet with the Transfer Student Success Team!The TSST's goal is to help you capitalize on your success during your time at Redlands! We are here to answer any questions or concerns that you may have. If you need any guidance with classes, academics, setting goals, or finding resources that the University offers, we are here help guide you in the right direction! Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am-4:00pm | Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm |