One thing OCU students are unfortunately well acquainted with is burnout, which will not be helped in these final two weeks as we begin to wrap up this semester. As outgoing seniors begin to prepare for their lives in the “real world” and returning students prepare to embark on countless summer adventures, remember to take…
Finishing strong: tips to make it through finals
Thanksgiving Break provides a tantalizing teaser to the joys of home: days full of family, naps, television, and home-cooked meals become the reality. But losing motivation during the final weeks of the semester can have a disastrous effect on grades and participation.
Worried sick: how to avoid exhaustion and illness during midterms
With high-profile diseases like Ebola and Entrovirus in the news, it can be easy to forget that other illnesses pose a very real, if less life-threatening, threat.College students possess several qualities that make them even more susceptible to illness than people at large: college students often eat more unhealthy food, have less time for exercise, and get less sleep than those living in the “real world.”
Stress relief week events scheduled for midterms
Student Activity Council will provide opportunities for study breaks beginning Monday for Stress Relief Week. SAC hosts a Stress Relief Week during midterms and finals to encourage students to take study breaks during exam periods. Midterm exams officially begin Oct. 13.
Sleep no more: students struggle to find time to rest
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor The late spring serves as crunch time for many OCU students. With final exams looming, final performances drawing near, and a lagging sense of focus, sleep is often the last thing students think about during this busy period. However, a restful sleep schedule can build a solid basis for a…
Finishing the school year strong: tips and hints
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor While spring semester is drawing to a close, students often feel the need for a productivity boost as focus lags. The end of the school year can bring on bouts of anxiety, fatigue, and procrastination just when students need focus and energy. For seniors, this lack of drive can be…
Nursing students achieve record-setting pass rates
OKLAHOMA CITY – OCU’s Kramer School of Nursing achieved its highest-ever marks on results for the national licensure exam for registered nurses which were released this week.
