Binghamton University once again hits the national ranking charts as one of the best!
Each year Forbes Magazine ranks the top colleges and universities in the nation. Binghamton University ranks 16th on Forbes’ best public list. Forbes magazine ranked Binghamton University 16th among public universities and colleges and 57th among all public and private universities. Rankings are based on results, including graduation rates, student evaluations and the percentage of students winning awards.
From my own experience both as a student and as a professional at Binghamton University I can say that rankings such as Forbes magazine are very justified. Binghamton has both great students and a faculty base who are commited to helping students succeed. Binghamton has been consistantly rated at the top of the list from many years, but don’t take our word for it come and visit us and see for your self!
AH! It’s hard to believe that another year has flown by. But before we get to rejoice about all of our accomplishments throughout the semester it’s time for.... dun dun dun… FINALS!! Don’t panic! Here are my top 5 suggestions on how to beat the stress of finals and come out on top!
5) Start early! If you don’t have a lot of work the week before finals, don’t cram it all into one week. By spreading out your studying, you can make sure that you have time to really absorb the material so that your not staying up all night reviewing everything the night before your exam.
4) Although I’m sure that it would make mom and dad happy to know that you were in the library for 18 hours straight studying, DON’T! Your brain needs a break to make sure that it processes all the information your feeding it! Listen to your Ipod, make a stop at the coffee kiosk, or call a friend, but make sure that you make some time for yourself.
3) Study with a buddy!! Have a friend in your class? How about an acquaintance? By studying with someone that you know, you can share your notes and your brains to make sure that between the two of you that you remember and understand all of the information on your exam.
2) Get a good night’s sleep! Contrary to popular belief, staying up all night right before an exam isn’t the best way to prepare for the test. It actually leaves your brain too tired to work properly during the test! Make sure that you stop your studying by 9-10 that night, de-stress by watching some TV or having a late night dance party, and wake up refreshed for your final the next morning.
1) Don’t Panic! If you have been going to class all semester and doing your homework, I’m sure that you remember a lot more then you think you remember! As long as you follow all my tips, plus some of your own, and pack your bag with everything you need for the test the night before, you’re going to do fantastically!!!!
Good luck with finals everyone and remember, when finals are all done you’re free to be out in the sun to start your summer
P.S. This is dedicated to my roomate… hope you like my tips!
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It is about that time of year where classes are wrapping up and and student’s will be graduating or heading home for the summer. Of course many students are sad to be leaving Binghamton, but new opportunities are on the horizon.
Let’s face it the ultimate goal of college is to get a great job in a field where you can enjoy yourself and flourish, and the Career Development Center at Binghamton can help you do exactly that! The CDC is a wonderful resource for students to create resume’s and cover letters, research jobs and internships, and grow professionally through workshops and seminars. The CDC is open for all students, faculty, staff, and even alumni. I had a wonderful experience with the CDC, they helped me create a resume as well as research some jobs that were a good fit for not only my academic background, but also my personal strengths. This is just another great service that Binghamton offers its students.
This past Friday I attended the finale of Binghamton’s second annual Binghamton’s Got Talent competition, the culmination of a week of touring through all the residential communities. Over 40 acts were showcased throughout the communities with the top 10 performing Friday night. This event featured the campus’ hottest rising acts. Showcased was everything from juggling and circus arts to comedians and singer/songwriter/guitarists. Even BU’s very own Pep Band was part of the show!
The night was filled with tons of laughs and smiles. Judges included members from our local radio and television stations, newspaper, and even one of our very own faculty members, Ryan Vaughan. Ryan is actually a comedian and teaches through the English department. It was amazing to see the immense amount and variety of talent right here among the student body. Raffles between each of the acts included free t-shirts, gift certificates to area restaurants, a GPS unit, a digital camera and an iTouch. The winning act for the evening was the BU Pep Band. They walked away with $500 and a spot to play at this Saturday’s B-Mets game. But the real winners for the night were not in attendance. This entire event was organized as a fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. $3,700 were raised for St. Jude’s, $900 more then last years first ever Binghamton’s Got Talent. All proceeds were sent off to help benefit the continued success of St. Jude’s.
Living on a chemical free floor for the first two years of my college career has been more enjoyable than expected. Chemical free housing gives students an alternative means of living that aims explicitly to prevent the seedier realities of a college campus from entering the living spaces and daily activities of the most academically oriented. Chemical free housing stipulates a binding agreement for all occupants to maintain a substance free living space at all times.
I have had a very positive living experience on my own chemical free floor located in College in the Woods. Choosing a chemical free life style does not prevent students from having an enjoyably socially charged living experience. Mutually agreeing to abstain from illegal drugs and alcohol, relationships are often tightly formed based upon interests and hobbies. If you’re setting out to stringently follow an academically centered schedule, chemical free housing is a viable living option that cuts out many of the destructive aspects of a college life and its associated freedoms.
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