Written by Megan Greenspan, Edited by Dom Moreno, Graphics by Lorissa Olson
As inevitable as ever, we NAU students have one thing standing in our way before spring break: Midterms. As daunting and stressful as they may seem, we here on the Transfer Jacks Blog Team want to help you get through these exams and projects… Read more
Written by Dom Moreno, Edited by Megan Greenspan, Graphics by Lorissa Olsen
As January turns to February, we enter Black History Month; an annual observance to pay tribute to the African Americans who fought for equal rights and citizenship in the United States. Black History Month serves as not only a time of reflection but also a time… Read more
Written by Dom Moreno, Edited by Lauren Eisele-Yocum
After a long semester of studying and a week of finals we’ve reached the finish line. Transfer Jacks has had an amazing semester overall, hosting 24 events and getting to know our community of transfer students. None of this would have been possible without the hard work of our mentors and of course the engagement from our mentees. Here we will take a look at some of our ground-breaking… Read more
Written by: Lauren Eisele-Yocum
Edited by: Lorissa Olson
1. Study Tips
Cramming for exams can work for some, but can also greatly increase your stress levels. Studying at least a week in advance can help you retain more information and process more difficult concepts so that you are prepared.
Annotating your notes can help you engage more thoroughly with the material that will be on an exam. Red ink, in particular, can help your brain retain information. If your professor… Read more
Written by Dom Moreno, Transfer Jacks Peer Mentor
Transferring from one school to another can be an incredibly overwhelming experience. From navigating campus to meeting new people, there’s a lot to learn! No one knows this better than our Transfer Peer Mentors! All having at least one year under their belt here at NAU, our team is well equipped to help you navigate this big change. We asked each of our mentors to answer a few questions to help you… Read more
Written by: Megan Greenspan
Edited by: Lauren Eisele-Yocum
As the weather gets colder classes aren’t the only thing we have to be consciously aware of: snow is here! Mother nature likes to add her own bit of chaos into the mix with schoolwork and other commitments. If you don’t know what to expect, what to do, or have never… Read more