UMA Cornerstone and the Hall of Flags

UMA Cornerstone/TRIO is going to the Hall of Flags on March 5, 2014.

UMA Cornerstone Staff and Students will have an opportunity to share with their legislators how UMA Cornerstone has had an impact on students’ lives. Students in this program have similar hardships such as low income, first generation or are disabled but also, these students want to become a college graduate. UMA Cornerstone/TRIO has helped to make it possible for many students. Are you one of these students or know of a UMA Cornerstone Student? Please come to the State House Hall of Flags and show your support! The event will be from 9 am to 12 pm. For more information contact Tony Staffere by phone: (207) 621-3201 or by email: anthony.staffiere@maine.edu

Get Involved with Your UMA Campus!

So, you found your classes. Now what? Is there more than just classes? The answer is yes! UMA Cornerstone is not only a good place to get help with your homework and apply for scholarships among many other things, they can show you what other resources UMA has to offer to its students. Even though UMA is a non-traditional university with its classes available on campus and online, it has more than what meets the eye. There are workshops, clubs and organizations to join such as the Student Government Association and Amine Club, fun and professional events happening all year round. You could even create your own club. There is a UMA fitness center for students FREE of charge. All you have to do is look around and discover YOUR campus! The possibilities are ENDLESS.

Here are some good places to start:

 

http://www.uma.edu/cornerstone.html

UMA Cornerstone

This website will give you an idea what the criteria of eligibility is, what UMA Cornerstone can do for its students, where UMA Cornerstone is located, and other useful information.

http://www.uma.edu/studentlife.html

Student Life

Student Life is all about the other side of student life. There is so much more than just attending classes. The staff at the Student Life will guide you in the right direction whether you want to attend an event or join a club!

http://www.uma.edu/oslevents.html

UMA Current Events at the Augusta and Bangor Campuses

You can check out what’s happening at UMA on this webpage including Student Government Association meetings and events for students. For many of the events, you will need a student ID to attend.

http://www.uma.edu/studentclubs.html

UMA Clubs and Organizations

Thinking about joining a club? Click on the link above to find many clubs and organizations available. Don’t see one? You can create your own club! Just head over to the Student Life Office!

http://www.umamoose.com/landing/index

UMA Moose Sports

This is the main page for all sports for UMA. Teams that can be joined include bowling, basketball, golfing, soccer, and cross country.

http://www.uma.edu/fitnesscenters.html

Fitness Center

Don’t know where to get a workout? The UMA Fitness Center is the place to go! It’s free and full of exercise equipment. Have your student ID ready when you go! Hours of operation are available on the Fitness Center website.

http://www.uma.edu/umaoce.html

Civic Engagement   

Civic engagement is not just about helping the students but for the community outside of UMA. Students involved with civic engagement can have an impact locally, statewide, nationally, or globally. To find out more, click on the link above!

Don’t hesitate to ask any of the UMA staff including your own personal UMA Cornerstone peer mentor about what you can get involved in at YOUR campus. Not only will you get more out of attending college, you will gain valuable experience and have fun doing it! What would you like to know more about? Please let us know by commenting below!

        

      

How to Self-Motivate Yourself

You just got home from a long day at work and a class. You are tired and just want to go bed or crash in front of the tv. But you know you have that nagging assignment and it’s due soon. You want to do it but have no motivation whatsoever to even start it. Have no fear! You can find a way! Read on to find out how!

Here are some ways you can motivate yourself:

1. Think of why you started college. What was your goal? Write it down and post it where you can see it every day, like the bathroom mirror.
2. "Don’t do something tomorrow when you can do it today." – Tony Robbins      Procrastination is your enemy. Plan a fun activity for when you are done with the assignment.
3. Imagine how good it will feel to finish the assignment and have the weight lifted off your shoulders
4. Make it enjoyable to do. The more enjoyable it is, the more you would want to do it. The more you do it, the better you get at it. No one wants to do something they despise.
5. Act like you ARE motivated. The body itself is a powerful tool in your overall mood.
6.  Think positive thoughts. Ask yourself, “What am I HAPPY about in my life right now?” and "Why am HAPPY about it?"
7. Don’t fear failure. Failure is failure only if you let it be. You can redefined it as a learning experience. No one can ride a bike perfectly the first time. You may fall off but get up. Dust off your pants and move on.
8. Break the assignment down into bite size tasks. No one can swallow an 8 oz juicy steak whole without any choking. It is cut down to smaller sizes so it can be easily chewed and swallowed. It is more enjoyable that way, too.
9. Think of quotes and phrases that motivate you. Write them down and put them where you will see them often­­­­. You can also record them so you can hear them while you work or when you need a boost.
10. Listen to upbeat music that motivate you to do that assignment.

There are many other ways to motivate yourself. Do you have any secret ways that work for you and want to share them? Please comment your tricks of the trade below. 

Sources:
http://www.wikihow.com/Motivate-Yourself
http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2007/06/13/25-simple-ways-to-motivate-yourself/