prospective honors students
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Honors Peer Advisor: Renee Buettner, Junior |
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MAJOR: Nursing; Minor: French Language HOMETOWN: Belleville, IL EMAIL: rbuettner@sycamores.indstate.edu FUTURE/CAREER GOALS: Nurse Practitioner (Pediatric/ Pediatric Oncology) WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE HONORS CLASS SO FAR, AND WHY? My favorite Honors class has to be my 301M Legend and Belief class with Dr. Nan McEntire. It has definitely been a treat listening to the stories in her class, telling legends myself, and learning about the world of folklore. This class was the break in my day and something I always looked forward to attending. HOBBIES/INTERESTS My favorite hobbies include painting and/or drawing and playing music. I have shown art pieces in the Rhoads Honors Gallery for the past two years, and enjoy playing the piano and flute when possible, either on campus or at home. |
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OTHER LEADERSHIP ROLES AND/OR CAMPUS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
- Student Nurses Association Treasurer
- Member of the Honors Council
- Member of Presidential Scholars Association
- Student Advisory Board for the Career Center (meeting currently are being postponed until the Fall)
- Music Ministry at St. Joe’s University Parish
FAVORITE PLACES IN TERRE HAUTE:
- The movie theaters (Showplace and Honey Creek)
- Deming Park
- LA Nails in the Mall
- Imperial Lanes
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT BEING AN HONORS STUDENT?
My favorite thing about being an Honors student is the personal connections I have made with other Honors students and Honors faculty. I love that my Honors professors know me by name, and I can come to them with questions about most anything. I feel like an individual in the Honors program and not just some 991 number I tend to be in my larger general education classes. I also feel that I have made a great number of friends through the Honor’s program who would help me if I need anything.
WHAT STUDY TIPS DO YOU HAVE FOR FRESHMEN HONORS STUDENTS?
- Start studying early, try not to procrastinate, manage your time
- If you have the opportunity, study in groups. Having other people to bounce ideas and theories off of help you and them to learn.
- Find a way of organization for your classes, assignments, extracurricular papers, meetings and ISU letters/reminders that works for you. For example, use a planner or calendar to write down assignments, meetings, due dates, and exam days.
- Meet people early in your classes, especially your professors. Then if you need help, you do not have to be afraid to ask for it from your classmates or professors.
- Take a break from studying once in awhile for some fun and relaxation.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR?
I am most excited for the opening of Pickerl, the new Honors dorm, this coming school year. I cannot wait to live in the new facility surrounded by all my favorite fellow honors students!
WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR FRESHMEN HONORS STUDENTS?
- Get involved in activities and meet new people, especially during Honor’s activities.
- The Honors faculty and Honors office are there (in Pickerl or their offices) to help you, if you have questions about scheduling Honors classes or what Honors events are coming up, don’t be afraid to ask.
- Use your resources on campus, the people and services (library, tutoring, writing center, etc.).
- Try to stay healthy, eat well, get sleep, and keep up in classes.
- If you have any questions revolving around Honors, come to me and I can help you or direct you to someone who can.