Tutoring Center

One of the most important places on all of Stockton’s campus is the tutoring center. Here is where I now spend most of my time. I recently discovered this hidden treasure which many students don’t take advantage of. Stockton pays student employees who are knowledgeable upon a variety of different subjects, to tutor students. While classes may be two or three days a week, it is tough to fully understand all of that information in a matter of an hour and fifteen minutes. As a matter of fact it is impossible to retain all the information you learned in class without putting it into practice. At the tutoring center I get to practice whatever I may be working on, and I have friendly tutors who help guide me in the right direction on problems. The center is filled with computers, books, scratch paper, chalkboards, whiteboards, and of course tutors. They are open Monday – Thursday 9am to 6pm, Friday 9am to 2pm, and Sunday – Thursday night 7pm to 9pm. The day sessions are in room J-108 and the night sessions are at the TRLC. I do not think there is not a better resource out there to help me with my studies and I encourage you to come too!

The Argo

I believe one of Stockton’s simplest yet greatest features is the Argo. If you don’t go to Stockton you might be wondering to yourself, what is an Argo? The Argo is none other than Stockton’s own newspaper. Every week or so, a new edition of the paper comes out. It is always filled with tons of useful information. On the inside cover, there is always a letter from the Stockton College Campus Police Chief. He always writes about something that applies to the well-being of the Stockton community. This is followed by a police blotter, which gives you statistics of the funny or not so funny things that may have occurred on campus. I myself got to be in the paper along with the Stockton Innovations team (Stockton Innovations is a new undergraduate research e-zine coming soon). The newspaper describes events that have happened recently or are on the horizon. One of my favorite sections is the Poor Man’s Palate where they showcase a local restaurant that satisfies your appetite without putting a hole in your wallet.
My favorite edition of the Argo was the April Fools edition. It was full of funny jokes and gags, for example the coffee from one of Stockton’s eateries was found to be brewed with dirt not coffee grinds. They have a funny sense of humor over at Argo headquarters. All in all the Argo is a great resource to see what’s up in the Stockton community and learn about different events. P.S. You can also get a job writing for the Argo. I have a friend who does it and he loves it. So if writing is your thing, check it out!

Stay Fit

I figured since this is a topic many college students care about I could write about it. The topic is staying in shape. Especially since I’m writing on the Stockton honors blog, we all know how time is a crucial factor in our lives. With tons of classes that amount to thousands of tons of homework, finding the time to keep ourselves in shape seems a little out of reach.
One positive is, if you live on campus there are 3 gyms within walking distance! If you find an extra half-hour that you would have spent playing words/hanging/scramble with friends, get to the gym instead. A little bit of activity each day can really make a difference. One trick I use is when I’m studying I will study for half an hour and then workout for five minutes. Whatever works for you, push-ups, sit-ups, squats, the exercise doesn’t have to be elaborate or even have to be done at a gym. Yes, you can work out in other places then the gym. Another smart idea is to join forces with a friend who also wants to stay in shape. Motivation and friendly competition are a smart way to stay focused. Now imagine if Honors kids could be the smartest and most fit kids on campus!
Another key factor in your health is sleep. Don’t waste time all day just to pull an all-nighter. Although pulling an all-nighter before some big tests is sometimes unavoidable, don’t make it a nightly ritual. Try to get 7-8 of sleep per night this also helps you stay in shape!

Welcome Week Volleyball

Welcome Week Volleyball Tournament
The first event that I ever encountered at Stockton as a student was the “Welcome Week” volleyball tournament. I figured there was no better way to make friends than to bump, set, and spike as a team. I was slightly nervous attending an event where I would not know anyone, but within minutes of arriving the counselors made me feel like family.
I didn’t have a pre-registered team, but I met five freshmen that were in the same boat as I. A perfect six! We decided to call our team “ Team Zebras ”, based on the fact a few of us were wearing zebra printed clothing. Before the events began, we met a new group of friends who invited us to practice with them. We practiced right up until the first game started. As “Team Zebras” we lost both of our games, but we enjoyed ourselves in the process. After all winning isn’t everything!
During the tournament, there was a huge, delicious barbeque filled with great food and snacks. One item that raised a few questions was the vegetable hotdogs. They looked like raw hotdogs, but someone explained that the chefs went out of their way and prepared a meal for the vegetarians. I thought that was very thoughtful of the chefs to do that. My favorite item was the macadamia nut cookies. I couldn’t stop myself from getting another of a newfound love on campus.
Overall, attending the “Welcome Week” volleyball tournament was an awesome way to meet new friends, eat a large portion of great food, and get acquainted with Stockton.