Study Spots around NYU & NYC!

Study Spots around NYU & NYC!

In a loud and crowded city like NYC, it can be hard to find a nice spot to study, especially among crowded areas at NYU. Check out some suggestions below and don't forget to ask the Student Resource Center on campus for additional tips!

On Campus:

• There are available NYU Student Lounges, some of which are set aside for graduate students too!

• Elmer Holmes Bobst Library, which is located at 70 Washington Square South. You can study in open areas on the lower levels (open 24 hours) of the library or on various floors. You can also study in individual cubicles as well.

Near Campus:

•  Esperanto Café on MacDougal between 3rd and Bleecker. It has a cozy vibe with yummy paninis and it’s usually pretty quiet.

• McNally Jackson on Prince Street between Lafayette and Bowery has a nice café area and a great selection of books to browse

USA Today also has an excellent article on quiet places to study in NYC. Check it out here: USA Today's Study Spots!

Time Management Tips!

Time Flies By....

When you're a nursing student! 

Does the day seem to fly by and you still have plenty to do? Can't find enough time to study, spend time with friends, read for class, prepare for the next exam, or even cook dinner? Try some of these time management tips and be sure to attend one of our workshops for more information:

1) Write down where you are spending your time. For example, on average how many hours per week do you sleep (including naps)? Commute? Spend with friends, going out, watching tv? Getting ready? Add up the total hours. There are 168 hours in a week, subtract your total from 168. How many hours are remaining? This is how much time you have left to study. Do you need to make any adjustments to your schedule? 

2) Use a time management tool such as your NYU google calendar. You week should look something like this: 

Notice all the different color blocks? Each color represents an activity. For example: Yellow - Breaks/out with friends, Green - Extra curricular activities, Red - class. This way you have a visual of how much time you are spending. The calendar is an excellent tool to organize your time and it sends you reminders!

3) Use SMART goal setting to manage your time too. For example: S for SPECIFIC: "Read for Actute Psychology for two hours" This is NOT a specific goal because it does not tell you what you are going to read and how much. A more SPECIFIC goal would be: "Read and take notes on chapter's 7&8 in 60 minutes. Complete 5 NCLEX questions in 10 minutes." Refer to our previous post about SMART goal setting for more information. 

These are just a few suggestions. Contact our office at nursingadvising@nyu.edu if you would like to set up an appointment with a professional academic advisor to chat one on one about time management. 

Peer Advisor Training

Calling all new Peer Advisors!

We're inviting you to a mandatory peer advisor training session next week:

Wednesday, 2/12 11am-12pm

OR 

Friday, 2/14 2pm-3pm

Please RSVP for one of the sessions. If you cannot attend either session, please contact nursingadvising@nyu.edu.

Thank you for your time and dedication to the peer advising program!

Walk-in Advising Now Available!

Welcome to the spring 2014 semester!

We want to inform you of an exciting new service at the Office of Advising. Professional advisors are now available to provide you walk-in advising services Monday - Friday. 

Walk-in Advising Times:

Monday- 11am - 12pm
Tuesday- 11am - 12pm
Wednesday- 2pm - 3pm
Thursday- 11am - 12pm
Friday- 2pm - 3pm

Visit our website for more information. We hope to see you soon!

January Activities

Even though most students are away for winter break, if you are still on campus check out the January term newsletter by the Student Resource Center!

Some highlights from this week's newsletter include: 

Winter Workshops at Wasserman
The Wasserman Center for Career Development will be hosting a variety of workshops during January Term on such topics as resume writing, interviewing skills, and job searching. Workshops start January 16th! For more information, and to RSVP for events, log-in to NYU CareerNet.

Skirball Center for the Performing Arts 

566 LaGuardia Place
There are several performances happening at the Skirball Center throughout January Term! Check out these great events (NYU discount tickets are available for both):
> State of the Union ("Matzav Hauma") | January 14, 8:00pm 

And much more! We hope everyone is having a wonderful winter break.

Winter Break is Around the Corner...

Winter Break is around the corner. You have been working hard studying for finals so treat yourself to some local fun in NYC!

If you’re not going abroad or going home for winter break - don't worry! There are still fun things to do right here in New York. Here are some suggestions:

Time Out New York is a great magazine for all things NYC. Check out their website and browse about everything from restaurants to arts and culture of NYC. Since it is winter break check out the holiday lights and decorations all over the city at these locations.

Ice Skating - Gather some friends and go ice skating at Central Park, Prospect Park or at Rockefeller Center. Learn more here. It is a fun activity to engage in with your friends all while you get some exercise!

NYU Ticket Central - Ticket Central offers winter specials for events around NYC! Check out their website here for information about their specials. They will also be open during winter break so don't miss out on some fun savings.

Student Resource Center – The Student Resource Center at NYU has a fantastic website with information about everything from online guides to NYC to information about theatre, dance, or movies. Check it out here. 

A Big Welcome...

To our new Assistant Dean of Advising and Academic Services - Dr. Rachelle Sussman Rumph. We sat down with Rachelle to ask her a few questions so you could all get to know her better. 

What is your role at the College of Nursing?
As the Assistant Dean of Advising and Academic Services, I oversee the professional advising staff and all issues pertaining to advising at NYUCN. I also advise students and support our faculty advisors. 

What do you look forward to most in your new role?
Having the opportunity to help the NYUCN student population realize their intellectual and professional goals as much as possible. Getting to know students, learning more about your backgrounds, experiences, and circumstances that brought you here to NYUCN.


How long have you been at NYU?
I have been at NYU in various roles since 2000. I started as an Academic Advisor at Steinhardt in the Media, Culture, and Communication (MCC) department. I pursued a PhD in MCC, and I am also an adjunct instructor in MCC. Most recently, I was the Associate Director of Academic Support at the College of Arts & Science.

What is your favorite part of NYU?
The diversity you find at NYU, geographically, among student populations, and the diversity of opinions and professional backgrounds within the University. I am also amazed by our faculty at NYU. And of course, the location and delicious food options that surround us.

What are your interests and hobbies outside of being the Assistant Dean of Advising?
A majority of my time is spent raising my two little ones. My daughter is six and my son is three; they keep me quite busy so while I am not here, I am tending to them! 

Lastly, what are your tips for success for our nursing students?
Use the resources around you. NYU has so many, including amazing faculty, professional advisors, tutoring centers, the writing center, and the University Learning Center. 
Also, remember that your time in college goes by quickly. We are aware you are very busy, but it's important to take stock and remember this is a wonderful time for you as you're pursuing your career goals in a top notch research University, in one of the greatest cities in the world. It's an exciting time.

We are all very excited to have Rachelle join our team as our new leader. Make sure you stop by the office and say hello to her!