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Academic Development and Support

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Second Semester Workshops

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Second Semester Student Workshops

Below please find the second semester workshops.

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Support the Golden Key Chapter Members

The Golden Key Chapter and its members on the Vaal Triangle Campus would like to attend the annual Golden Key summit which will be held in Cape Town this year. To raise funds for this purpose, they want to hold a car wash on 15 August 2013 in the Building 25 and Building 7 car park areas. 

 

 

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Winter Blues

It might not be winter yet, but it sure feels like it! You are now busy with test week and then you hardly have time to take a rest then you have to start studying for exams. There is nothing worse than being sick when you are supposed to be studying. Here is some advice on how to deal this winter:

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Minor ailments:

I have a cough/sore throat/cold

• Drink lots of fluid
• Medication with Paracetamol as ingredient will help for aches
• If you don't feel better in a few days, or appear to be getting worse, go to a doctor ASAP

 

 

I have Diarrhoea and vomiting

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This problem usually sorts itself out within 48 hours, but follow these steps to help you get through the worst of it

• Avoid solid food
• Drink small amounts of flat energy drinks such as Energade or Powerade regularly
• Drink flat coke, as this usually helps for an upset stomach
• You can ask a pharmacist for over the counter anti-diarrheal medication
• If you don't feel better within 48 hours, or appear to be getting worse, go to a doctor ASAP

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Burns 

The heater's fighting the cold, unfortunately it sometimes starts to feel like they are fighting you as well!

• Put the burned area under running cold water for 10 minutes or until it doesn't hurt so much anymore
• If a blister starts to form, apply a dry, loose dressing. If it hurts a lot you can also drink a paracetamol/panado
• If your skin is broken and the area is larger than 12cm in diameter, go to an emergency room ASAP

 

Sprains

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You are walking to campus, slip on the frost and get your ankle sprained. This will NOT get you excused from writing that test/exam, so remember RICE

R - Rest the hurting area as much possible

I - Put ice on the hurting area, a bag of frozen peas or sweet corn works great

C - Comfortable Support - Make sure your limb is comfortable and in a good position

E - Elevation might be difficult when writing your test, but it is very possible while studying. Elevation will also help bring the swelling down

If you cannot manage gentle movement with the sprained limb within 48 hours, go see a GP as there might be something broken or torn.

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Nose Bleeds

• Sit upright and pinch your nose just below the bone for 10 minutes
• Avoid blowing your nose and hot drinks 24 hours after a nose bleed stopped.

 

 

 

Watch out for these infectious diseases:

If you think you or anyone else might have any of the following diseases get yourself or your friend to the Doctor or Clinic ASAP!

Meningitis

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Simptoms include:

High temperature - accompanied by chills

Severe headache

Neck pain/stiffness

Nausea / Vomiting

Sensitive to light and/or sound

Sleepy and confused

Sore throat

A rash which doesn't disappear when you roll a glass over it

 

 

Flu

It is possible to ride out a flu with plenty of rest, fluids and some paracetamol, but if you have trouble breathing, consult a doctor.

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Simptoms include:

Fever

Sweating

Aching

Drowsiness

Coughing

Runny nose

Difficulty sleeping

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remember not to try and diagnose yourself, these are only guidelines and tips. If you really believe you have an contagious disease, get a doctors letter from your GP.

Source: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/A_students_guide_to_common_health_problems
Also see: http://www.youngmenshealthsite.org/collegehealth05.html

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Managing your Social Media footprint

On 14 February we posted a video about what could happen if you post your entire life on Facebook. We cannot stress enough what a negative impact social media can have on your life, so here is an infogram which we hope will help you  understand.

 

 

http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/4-things-you-need-to-know-to-help-your.html

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Staying Healthy During Exams

STRESS

What is stress? Stress is a response to environmental pressures or demands.

Stress is a normal response

Most people think of stress as negative but there is such a thing as good stress as well.

Good stress (eustress) can help you successfully overcome the challenges in your life and increase your productivity.

Bad stress (distress) makes you feel that things are beyond your control.

Too much stress is bad for your mind, your body and your overall sense of well-being. 

Sources of Stress

Student life is full of sources of stress such as:

- Moving away from family and friends
- EXAMS!!!
- Marks
- Financial worries
- Family expectations
- Personal relationships
- Family relationships
- Uncertainty about the future

Preventing Stress

The best way to prevent stress is to:

1.     Plan ahead

2.     Don’t procrastinate

3.     Eat healthy foods

4.     Sleep well

5.     Be social and have some fun

6.     Ask for help when you need it 

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

Get 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep every night.

Getting enough sleep can make you more productive and alert

Sleep hygiene

·         Try a relaxing bedtime routine

·         Avoid foods, beverages, and medications that may contain stimulants. 

·         Avoid naps in late afternoon and evening. 

Preparing for exams

Have everything, texts, notes, eFundi material, old papers, etc. PLAN realistically

	Get a good night’s sleep Cramming all night is not the best way to study. You’ll do much better on the exam  or test if you are well rested.
	Don’t rush Make sure you have plenty of time to get ready and get to the exam / test venue on time.
	Bring what you need Get everything you need ready the night before. It adds to that feeling of being prepared!
	Eat You may not feel like eating, but having something nutritious will give you energy and help you focus on the test / exam.
	Relax! You remember more than you think you do If you can’t remember the answer to a question, don’t panic. Take a deep breath, relax and move on to the next question. Sometimes other questions on the exam can trigger your memory.
	Slow down Scan the test / exam paper briefly so you will know how to use your time. Pace yourself and allow more time for questions that are worth more marks. Take time to read each question carefully so you know what is expected in your answer. Answer the questions in front of you! Work fast, you can always return to a tricky question
	Celebrate Once you have written your test / exam, LET IT GO! What’s done is done and you can’t change the outcome. Reward yourself by hanging out with friends or participating in your favourite activity.

Services for Students
There are many services and resources you can access as a student

Go to SI

Speak to your mentor 

Book an individual session with an SI leader at ADS 

Go to a psychologist

 General

Don’t fall in love before the test / exam

Don’t break up a relationship before the test / exam 

Stay connected, but don’t be on your phone 24/7. You break your concentration every time you take a peek at Facebook. 

Avoid negativity – at this time you need to stay positive and upbeat

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Last video: What to do if you did badly on a test

Hi Everybody!

We are posting a series of videos on how to optimise your learning. These videos are by Dr Stephen Chew from the University of Samford, Birmingham, Alabama.

These videos are great. They are guaranteed to get you thinking about the way you learn.

Please watch all the way to the end. 

 

The final video tells you what to do if you have done badly on a test and it tells you what NOT to do.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QVRiMkdRsU

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