Jane Carmody
"Find a place where you work best and go there to study and only study!"
Zoe Erb
"Listen to Dr. Seuss' wise words: 'Be who you are and say what you think, for those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.'"
Louise Fix
"When in doubt...I like to turn to Dr. Seuss quotes:
1) Do your homework! --'The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.'2)Leave time to have fun and be crazy! -- 'I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells.'
3) Change it up! Try new things and branch out. -- 'Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope.'
4) Finally, don't stress...everything will work out. -- 'If things start happening, don't worry, don't stew, just go right along and you'll start happening too.'"
Anne Gaskins
"Make sure everything you do is something that you want to do. College is a time to find out what you love, so don't feel pressure to do what everyone else does just because they're doing it."
Rosemary Hanson
"Sleep. Sleep is the single most useful thing you can do for your grades outside of studying. over the past year I have discovered how useful sleep is to increasing productivity and staying sane. I can just cope better and work harder when I'm not sleep deprived. Even when I'm busy I try to stay rested--taking naps and going to bed early-- and it has helped so much! My grades are better when I sleep."
John Lee
“For God's sake, don't procrastinate on anything. If you have free time, work on that homework, project, or essay. This will be beneficial for your studies, and you will then have so much free time on the weekends, which means you'll be able to have fun!"
Beverly Li
“Take risks, meet new people, and try new things. Some of the best moments of my first year were experimenting and getting to know different people."
"Always ask for help when needed! Professors love to teach you what they know, and getting to know them in the process is incredibly rewarding."
Laetitiah Magara
“You are only as amazing as you let yourself be. So, explore, discover, and enjoy the immense opportunities that Whitman offers."
Melanie Medina
“Don't overcommit yourself! But do take advantage of the opportunities you have--guest speakers, concerts, movies, etc."
Fernando Medina Corey
“Earplugs, sticky notes, and a #2 pencil are all you need to plan an essay."
"Sleep."
"Find places and times that you are productive and use that knowledge to your advantage."
"Find a way to enjoy what you're working on. If you don't it will be incredibly difficult."
"Plan, prepare, and prioritize."
McKenzie Momany
“Go to your professors' office hours. Its natural to be a little timid at first, but if you get to know your professor outside of class, you will feel more comfortable asking for help. Also, when the time comes to ask for letters of recommendation, your professors will know you well enough to write you good letters."
Kari Paustian
“Explore. Every week make it a goal to find a new place or thing on campus or in Walla Walla that makes you happy. This will be your home for the next four years, and you can't get stuck in a rut. This is a beautiful place with tons to offer you, but you have to go out and find it!"
Luke Rodriguez
“Get involved in something physically active! You'll get to experience this awesome community and environment in a whole new way."
Jeremy Schofield
“Don't be afraid to take breaks! Exercise can take stress away. If you're feeling stressed, take a break and go to the gym."
Abby Sloan
“Maintaining a regular sleep schedule is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Avoid late night cramming and don't put essays off until the last moment."
Ahren Stroming
“Take the time to take care of yourself. Go outside, go to the gym, go to the pool--find some way to get exercise every day. It will help you focus and be more efficient and effective in your work."
