The Student Success Guide
Mar 17, 2016
2011-2012 guide to success for students attending MSU.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS• WELCOME......................................2
ChampChange...................................3 • MSU .............................................4
Resources ........................................5
Land Grant University ..........................6
A Short History on MSU ........................7
Success Snapshot – Josh Mori .................8
Success Snapshot – Dominique Cooper ......9 • BEGIN ..........................................10
Resources .......................................11
Attributes of Success ...........................12
Decision Deadlines .............................14
It’s Okay to be Undecided ......................15
What is in a Credit? .............................15
What is in a Grade? .............................16
Success Snapshot – Kindra Crants .............17
What is in a Grade?..... continued ..............18
Success Snapshot – Koby Bernard .............19
• NAVIGATE .....................................20
Resources .......................................21
Things to Know About I.T. at MSU ............22
Departmental & Advising Contact Directory.25
Police Department .............................31
Parking ..........................................31
Free Transportation ............................32
Success Snapshot – Matt Filippini ............33
• LEARN ..........................................34
Resources .......................................35
Tips to Succeed in the Classroom .............36
Reading Tips ....................................37
Studying Tips ...................................38
Test Taking Tips .................................38
Success Snapshot – Rikki Murrill ..............39
• PARTICIPATE .................................40
Resources ........................................41
Clubs & Organizations Directory ..............42
The O� ce for Community Involvement.......46
Success Snapshot – Kevin Hodge ..............47
• SPIRIT .........................................48Resources .......................................49What is a Bobcat ................................50The MSU Fight Song ............................51Success Snapshot – Whitney Wright ..........52Save These Dates!! ..............................53Homecoming ...................................54Success Snapshot – Rick Haluszka ............55
• TAKE CARE ....................................56Resources ........................................57Tips to Stay Healthy .............................58Homesickness ...................................59Depression and Anxiety ........................61Drugs and Alcohol ..............................62Relationships ....................................63Success Snapshot – Kandi Raymond ..........64Success Snapshot – Justin Kaiser ..............65
• BUDGET ........................................66Resources ........................................67Investment in College ..........................68Budget ...........................................69Scholarship Opportunities .....................70Finding a Job ....................................71Success Snapshot – Eli Studer .................72Success Snapshot – Sam Figgins ..............73
• BREATHE .......................................74Resources / Getting Around ....................75What to Do… with 30 Minutes to a Full Day
for Fun ............................................76Great Hikes in the Area .........................78What to Do…with 30 Minutes to Two Hours
to Improve Your Grades .........................79Success Snapshot – Emily Messineo ...........81
• COUPONS
RESOURCES• MONTANA AREA CODE (406)
• MSU PHONE# PREFIX 994-XXXX
• ALL EMERGENCIES 911
• PRESIDENT’S OFFICE 994-2341
• PROVOST OFFICE 994-4371
• DIVISION OF STUDENT SUCCESS 994-2828
• UNIVERSITY POLICE 994-2121
www.montana.edu/wwwmsupd/
• THE GUIDE (online version of this guide)
www.montana.edu/studentsuccess/theguide
• THE GUIDE (hard copy) 994-5113
email: [email protected]
-Any questions, additions, revisions,
suggestions, etc. pertaining to The Guide
are greatly appreciated.
WELCOME TO MSU! The Guide was designed and produced by the Division of Student Success and Provost Office with the intent of giving you a quick introduction and reference of useful information to help make your first year at MSU as successful and rewarding as it can be! We hope you make the most of life here at Montana State University.
The GUIDE is easy to navigate, compact and durable so you can reference it often and take it with you as you explore campus, your college and the Bozeman community.
OK ... enough of the introductions; let’s talk about what really is important as you become a student at MSU. And by the way, we are really glad you chose MSU and look forward to watching you learn, grow and achieve your dreams.
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When we say “WELCOME”….we really mean “welcome” (check out this cool program called CHAMPCHANGE! -It was designed just for you).
The ChampChange Program has been developed exclusively for you, the incoming freshman class. The goal is to get you out having fun, meeting new people, having new experiences, and getting connected to MSU. And as a result, you will be rewarded with ChampChange that you can redeem for hundreds of prizes at the end of your freshman fall and spring semesters.
For every ChampChange eligible event or program you will receive ChampChange (virtual money). ChampChange eligible events will be promoted with the ‘ChampChange Worthy’ stamp, posted on our webpage located at www.champchange.com or sign-up to be notified of events daily via twitter and weekly via e-mail. When you go to a ‘ChampChange Worthy’ event, you will either be able to swipe your Cat Card (MSU Student ID) or sign-in for the event – either way, you will receive ChampChange for attending.
At the end of the fall and spring semesters, you are invited to the ChampChange Auction in the Strand Union Ballroom. This is your chance to ‘cash-in’ on all the ChampChange you have been collecting all semester and bid on prizes like: real tuition money, electronics, travel, tickets & passes, merchandise, food, etc.
ChampChange is an easy way to turn ‘fun’ into great prizes! For more information on, or to enroll in the ChampChange program, visit our web site at www.champchange.com. You may also visit the Office of Student Success in the lower level of the Strand Union Building room 177 or call 994-5113. 3
RESOURCES• ASK-US INFO HELP DESK 994-4636
www.montana.edu/askus/
• DIVISION OF STUDENT SUCCESS 994-2828
www.montana.edu/studentsuccess
• FYI HELPLINE 994-7359
www.montana.edu/freshmen/
• MAIN CAMPUS OPERATOR 994-0211
www.montana.edu/people/
• REGISTRAR 994-2601 www.montana.edu/registrar/
• STUDENT ACCOUNTS 994-1991
www.montana.edu/wwwbu/studentaccts.html
• FINANCIAL AID 994-2845 www.montana.edu/wwwfa/
• RESIDENCE LIFE 994-2661
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What is a Land Grant University and why should it matter to you?
You can’t attend a great institution and not know a little bit about our history. Besides the epic location, Montana State University is a pretty cool place founded upon some unbelievable history. So sit back, relax, and soak it in, because you are walking on the grounds of GREATNESS.
With your registration (and eventual graduation) at Montana State University you have joined an exclusive club. This club is part of a collection of great universities known as Land Grant Institutions (signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln –during a pretty dicey time in American history – the Civil War). Land Grants were designed to establish higher education institutions in each state that would provide degrees in sciences such as Agriculture, Home Economics, and Mechanical Arts.
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Recognizing the changing needs of industry during the Industrial Revolution, land-grant institutions were charged with providing a practical education for allmembers of society. This radically changed the idea that higher education, which before had stressed only classical studies, would provide useful instruction impacting the daily lives not only of students, but the general public.
“Land Grants” as they are known today are respected for being cutting-edge institutions who invest heavily in research and improving the lives of citizens through their respective states. Because of the far reaching effects of these institutions on education, America has forever changed for the better.
As a student at Montana State University, you’ve been given the gift of the Land Grant heritage. We hope you’ll cherish it, embrace it, and make a difference in the world with it (just like those before you have).
A SHORT HISTORY ON MSU...
ON FEBRUARY 16, 1893, the Agricultural College of the State of Montana was founded as the state’s ONLY land-grant college. Renamed The Montana College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, the institution was popularly known as Montana Agricultural College. By the 1920s, the institution’s preferred name was Montana State College and so it remained until July 1, 1965, when, in recognition of the enormous advances in the College’s commitment to scientific and humanistic research, the thirty-ninth legislative assembly of the state of Montana changed MSC’s name to Montana State University. Today, MSU is known as one of the top 96 universities in the country (according to the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching)……
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SUCCESS SNAPSHOT
WHO AM I?My full name is Joshua Dean Iokua IkaikaLoa Mori, from Lihue, Hawaii. I graduated in the spring of 2009 with a degree in Philosophy and a minor in Native American Studies. Currently I'm completing my masters degree in Native American Studies and filming a documentary on the south side of Kauai about development and tourism.
BEING FAR FROM HOMENetwork and smile. Being far from home can be lonely, but the best way to overcome that is to find people who are interested in the same things you are and that you enjoy being around. Be open to change and learning about the similarities and differences that other people’s cultures have to offer.
WORDS OF WISDOMGo to class, it costs too much not to, and showing up is the easiest way to become successful. Ask questions, don’t BA#.
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SUCCESS SNAPSHOT
WHO AM I?I graduated this past spring from MSU as a Psychology major and am from all over the US since I grew up as an Air Force Brat. I am going to be an Air Force Pilot (editor’s note: the first female Air Force pilot from MSU!) and will be stationed at UCLA as a recruiter until Undergraduate Pilot Training next June at Columbus AFB, Mississippi.
WORDS OF WISDOM“Either be good, or be good at it!”, Lt Col Hamilton : ) Stay focused. Just because your friends are doing it, doesn’t make it smart, productive, or right - effectiveness and efficiency always rise to the top.
WHY MSU?B/C they’re a military friendly school, meaning they took 100% of my credits from military technical training as electives... what an amazing opportunity!
RESOURCES• ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER 994-3532
www.montana.edu/wwwgs/advising
• CAREER & INTERNSHIP SERVICES
994-4353 www.montana.edu/careers
• DEAN OF STUDENTS
994-2826 www.montana.edu/wwwds
• UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
www.montana.edu/wwwcat/
• TRIO 994-4541
www.montana.edu/triosss
• STUDENT ACCOUNTS 994-1991
www.montana.edu/wwwbu/studentaccts.html
• REGISTRAR'S OFFICE 994-2601
www.montana.edu/registrar/
• FINANCIAL AID 994-2845
www.montana.edu/wwwfa/
• FIRST YEAR INITIATIVE PROGRAM (FYI)
994-7359 www.montana.edu/freshman
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Getting an education is so much more than getting a degree; it is a culmination of all your experiences that shape and define the person you will become. As you embark on this experience, here is some advice to get you started…
The difference between students who are successful and those who aren’t often adhere to these attributes…
• BRING AN OPEN MIND.Challenge your own theories, beliefs and values. Be prepared to learn from those around you. This isn’t high school and it isn’t intended to be….your open mind will be the key to your success.
• GO TO CLASS SOUNDS STUPID, RIGHT? Actually we know that those who make it here are those who attend class. If you are an in-state student each class costs you $40 (out-of-state students pay $75 per class). Get your money out of this experience......and trust us, you need to go to class.
• KNOW CAMPUS INSIDE AND OUT. BECOME AN EXPLORER.Know where every academic department and student service is located. Make it your mission to understand your new environment. Get comfortable here, don’t worry that you don’t belong; you do.
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• UNDERSTAND MSU HAS RULESAND EXPECTATIONS. Being part of an exclusive club requires that you uphold your part of the bargain. You are expected to meet the expectations of a number of people including faculty, staff and your RA. Perform at your optimum, read and have a copy of MSU’s Student Code of Conduct and Violations, more importantly, just be a good person.
• IGNORE RUMORS AND SEEK THE TRUTH. Acting on or putting your faith in a rumor could lead you in the wrong direction. Seek help from an advisor or other student services staff… (featured in the LEARN, ACHIEVE & TAKE CARE sections).
• COMMUNICATE. The single most important life skill is communication. Successful students take the time to connect with faculty and ask questions inside and outside of the classroom. If a policy or rule doesn’t make sense….ask a staff member. Remember, we can’t fix an issue unless we know it is a problem for you.
• COMMUNITY. Become part of the university community, it will only enhance your education. Now that you are a part of this institution you are a part of a very special community. Enjoy it, leave your mark and make us better.
• BE WELL. Take care of yourself and safeguard your physical and mental well-being. When exhausted get rest.
• CREATE A “BIG PICTURE” PLAN. Studies indicate that students who have a plan for why they are attending college do much better in school than those who do not. Don’t know what your plan is? That is ok, talk to your advisor or a career coach for assistance.
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DECISION DEADLINES
• ADDING A COURSE. Day 1-5 of classes: May add class online.Day 6-10 of classes: Additions require the instructor’s & advisor’s signature. Day 11+ of classes: Additions require the instructor’s, advisor’s & Assistant Dean’s signature.
• DROPPING A COURSE. Day 1-10 of classes: May drop class online. Refund given.Day 11-15 of classes: Drops require the instructor’s & advisor’s signature. Refund given.Day 15+ of classes: Drops require the instructor’s & advisor’s signature. Drops will receive no fee refunds. A ‘W’ grade will be given through the last day of the official registration for the next semester.Please note, if you are withdrawing completely from MSU, please consult with the Registrar’s Office to determine if you are eligible for a refund.
• ELIGIBILITY FOR A ‘W’ WITHDRAWAL GRADEDay 16+ of classes: You can drop a course and receive a ‘W’ grade, but must get approval of instructor and academic advisor. (Go to the Registrar’s web page for the exact date each semester). No fee refunds are given for withdrawing from classes after the 16th day. Note: If course is repeated, new grade and credits will count on GPA, but ‘W’ will remain on transcript.
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IT’S OKAY TO BE UNDECIDED:
If you have not decided on a particular major and are exploring your options, it is OK. You are not alone! About one third of the incoming freshmen are undecided. MSU has the following support services here to help you during this exciting time of your life.
Academic Advising CenterCareer & Internship ServicesDisability, Re-Entry & Veteran ServicesFirst Year Initiative (FYI)TRiO|Student Support Services
They can assist you in making a decision that will allow you to explore and confirm your existing interests, and also support and encourage you to discover new ones.
DIFFERENT WAYS TO SAY YOU ARE UNDECIDED:• I am exploring my options. • I am deciding which direction is best for me. • I am investigating which major is best.• I have so many interests, I need to take some time to
narrow my options.
WHAT IS IN A CREDIT?
A CREDIT IS A UNIT used to compute the amount of work required for graduation.
• 1 credit roughly equals 1 hour of class time each week for one semester.
• Most faculty believe for each credit of class you take, you should commit two to three hours of studying/researching/writing per class. This means if you enroll in 15 credits per semester you should plan on 30 to 45 hours of work per class, per week outside of class time. Yup, be prepared to work to be successful here.
• A full-time student must be enrolled in 12 or more credits per semester.
• Typically, 120 credits are required to complete undergraduate curriculum requirements.
• To complete your curriculum in 4 years, you need 15 credits per semester.
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WHAT IS IN A GRADE?
Quality of Grade: A=Excellent, B=Good, C=Fair, D=Passing, W=Withdraw, F=Failure, I=Incomplete
MINIMUM GRADE REQUIREMENTS:• You must earn a grade of 2.0 or better each
semester to be “in good academic standing”.• A grade below 2.0 will mean that you could be
placed on academic probation or suspension (see additional details below).
• C- grade or better must be earned for pre-requisite courses or required courses (but remember a C- average means you are still below a 2.0 GPA).
• D+, D & D- may be counted toward overall 120 credits, depending on major. But you really don’t want D’s on your transcripts….so start studying!
WHY FIRST SEMESTER GRADES MATTER:
IMAGINE THIS… you slip in your first semester grades…Yikes! Your first semester GPA IS 2.64.
DID YOU KNOW, you would need to get 25 credits of ‘A’ grades or 61 credits of ‘A-‘ grades TO MOVE YOUR GPA UP TO A 3.5!? So sharpen those pencils and start studying........grades matter!
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SUCCESS SNAPSHOT
WHO AM I? I am a Senior in Family & Consumer Science at MSU and am from Joliet, Montana.
BIGGEST SHOCK ARRIVING FRESHMAN YEARNot knowing anyone or any resources that could help me succeed. First Year Initiative (FYI) and the Career Services office helped me find my way.
BEST DECISION FRESHMAN YEARNot declaring a major right away, so I had time to explore my options – I found my passion and strength!
WORDS OF WISDOMDiscover the resources and professors that will provide the tools and knowledge you need to be a successful student and utilize them!
REPEATED COURSES• Cumulative GPA will only include most recent,
repeated credit and grade.• Transcripts include all grades, not just the most
recent, repeated course grade.
INCOMPLETE GRADE• The University assumes that when you register for
a class, you have committed and are responsible for completing all academic obligations to the class.
• However, an instructor can request an ‘I’ grade if three-fourths of course work has been completed with a passing grade and personal hardship or other academic circumstances that are clearly beyond the students control have occurred.
• If an ‘I’ grade is approved, the student will be given a specified amount of time to complete the required work. If the work is completed within the time frame, the student will then have the ‘I’ grade replaced with the appropriate grade. If the work is not completed within the completed time frame, the ‘I’ grade will be replaced with an ’F’ grade.
ACADEMIC PROBATION• When your GPA falls below 2.0 you are in academic
danger and will be given a warning and put on probation.
• If your GPA does not rise above 2.0, you will be reviewed by the University Scholastic Appeals Board, where a recommendation will be determined for either suspension or transfer out of a curriculum.
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SUCCESS SNAPSHOT
WHO AM I?I am a junior in Sociology at MSU and am from Whitehall, MT. I am a competitive freestyle skier and have been at it since I was two years old. I am involved in the Tae Kwon Do and Bushido Kickboxing clubs here. I helped initiate, organize & construct the Homeless Yearbook Project, and I am in the Leadership Fellows Program and will be working at the MSU Leadership Institute.
WORDS OF WISDOMDo not procrastinate. Your life is only as meaningful as the chances you take throughout it. Now is the time to put yourself out there! Take risks, seek rewards, and reap the benefits of education. Your mind is the key to your destiny, develop it.
BEST WAY TO CONNECTI met a diverse group of like-minded people from a variety of majors by seeking out my niche – not trying to be part of everything – it is just too big. I networked with people and made new friends by finding the clubs that I liked and joining them.
RESOURCES• ASK-US DESK 994-4636 www.montana.edu/askus
• CAMPUS MAP www.montana.edu/campusmap
• COLLEGES & DEPARTMENTS
www.montana.edu/academics/colleges
• ITC HELP DESK 994-1777
www.montana.edu/helpdesk
• MSU BOOKSTORE 994-2811
www.msubookstore.org/home.aspx
• TERM CALENDAR INFO calendar.msu.montana.edu/calendar.php
• RENNE LIBRARY REFERENCE DESK
994-3171 www.lib.montana.edu
• RESNET 994-1929
www.montana.edu/resnet
• RENNE LIBRARY HOMEPAGE
www.lib.montana.edu
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We know that one of the hardest things to do, when making the transition from high school to university, is to “learn the ropes” (this is true at any institution). You’ve developed a comfort level and patterns that give you a routine. Now you are going to have to learn new processes, procedures, and names of new buildings, friends and faculty (just to name a few). Most of us find this a bit confusing, tiring and sometimes very frustrating, but hang in there! Use this section as a guide to assist you…..and remember, you can always ask a student, staff or faculty member for help (we were there once too).
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT I.T. AT MSU
EMAIL SET UP
Your MSU email address is: [email protected].
Set up your email address at: http://www.montana.edu/email/setupST.html.
All university business is conducted using your university assigned email address, so be sure to review it often. You can access your account from an external source like your IPod Touch. Simply follow the directions online at: http://gapps.montana.edu/apps-types/email.
To forward your email to a preferred account follow these directions from Google.
1. Click Settings at the top of any Gmail page, and open the “Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab”.
2. From the first drop-down menu in the Forwarding section, select ‘Add new email address.’
3. Enter the email address to which you’d like your messages forwarded.
4. For your security, we’ll send verification to that email address.
5. Open your forwarding email account, and find the confirmation message from the Gmail team.
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7. Back in your Gmail account, select the ‘Forward a copy of incoming mail to...’ option and select your forwarding address from the drop-down menu.
8. Select the action you’d like your messages to take from the drop-down menu. You can choose to keep Gmail’s copy of the message in your inbox, or you can send it automatically to All Mail or Trash.
9. Click Save Changes.
MSU NET ID
The NetID is your unique identifier for your MSU student email account (with Google Apps), D2L, the Library, McAfee Virus Scan download, iClicker registration and more.
The NetID does not replace your email address or GID and you will still receive email through your current email address and use your GID when interacting with MyInfo.
New students’ NetIDs are generated when you register, with up to a 24-hour delay. When you encounter a need for a NetID, you can obtain yours by going to MSU’s password help page, www.password.montana.edu, scrolling to the NetID section, and following the instructions to set up your NetID password. Set your password at http://password.montana.edu or contact the ITC Helpdesk at 994-1777 or [email protected]. NetIDs are independent of any personal information, and because NetIDs are randomly assigned and never change, there are fewer issues with name changes, data protection, or efficient management of ID’s.
MSU DOMAIN ACCOUNT
Your MSU Domain Account is a username that allows you to access the student lab & SUB computers, the campus wireless access and your “Z” drive. To determine your Domain Account username, visit http://password.montana.edu/ and utilize the link to reset your passwords. Once you complete the verification process, you will be brought to a page that will have all of your MSU ID’s at the top, including your Domain Account username. Typically, it will be an individual’s “first name.last name”.
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COMPUTER LABSThe IT Center currently runs 12+ computer labs at Montana State University with a total of over 380 computers. Our major labs in Reid and Roberts are staffed with student assistants called U.S.A’s (User Support Associates) or you can go on the web and get immediate help from Student Labs Online Assistance. U.S.A’s help students with general computing questions as well as some specific softwarerelated questions.
LOCATIONS:1 lab in Animal Bioscience 2341 lab in Leon Johnson Hall 2081 lab in Linfield Hall 2325 labs in Reid Hall 302,303,304,305,& 3063 labs Roberts Hall 109, 110, 1112 Mini-labs in Renne Library 217, 317
OTHER COMPUTERS:24 computers are placed on the first and second floors of the SUB. Career & Internship Services hosts a mini lab of two computers. Wilson Hall hosts the Writing Lab on the second floor and a single computer station in the Writing Center.
PRINTING IN COMPUTER LABSYou can print up to 250 pages per semester in all the labs for free and 3 cents per page after that. There is also free ‘Z’ drive storage available for all students.
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DEPARTMENTAL AND ADVISING CONTACT DIRECTORY:
for the undergraduate areas of study check outhttp://www.montana.edu/academics/majors/
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE 202 Linfield, 994-3681
AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS & ECONOMICS306 Linfield, 994-3701Jane Boyd - [email protected]
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION106 Linfield, 994-2132Advisor: Cassandra Balent - [email protected]
ANIMAL RANGE SCIENCE 119 Linfield, 994-3722 Office Assigns Advisor -- [email protected]
BIOTECHNOLOGY 210 Plant Bioscience, 994-5908Advisor: Andreas Fischer -- [email protected]
LAND RESOURCES ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES 334 Leon Johnson, 994-7060Advisor: Linda [email protected]
PLANT SCIENCE PLANT PATHOLOGY 119 Plant Bioscience, 994-5171Advisor: Tracy Dougher-- [email protected]
VETERINARY MOLECULAR BIOLOGY960 Technical Blvd, 994-4705Advisor: Aaron Browning-- [email protected]
PRE VETERINARY MEDICINE 207 LinfieldAdvisor: Becky Mattix-- [email protected]
RESEARCH CENTERS202 Linfield, 994-3681
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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE 217 Cheever, 994-4405
ARCHITECTURE160 Cheever, 994-4256Advisor: Rachael Ortego-- [email protected]
ART213 Haynes, 994-4501Advisor: Vaughn Judge-- [email protected]
FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY 202 VCB, 994-2484Advisor: Vicki Miller-- [email protected]
MUSIC 189 Howard, 994-3562Office Assigns Advisors-- [email protected]
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY172 Howard, 994-5762Kristin McGarity-- [email protected]
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS412 Reid, 994-4421
BUSINESS 338 Reid, 994-4681Office Assigns Advisors-- [email protected]
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 250 Reid, 994-4133
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION 132 Reid, 994-3120Advisor: Jen Clark & Cyndi Meldahl [email protected]
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 115 Cheever, 994-3120Advisor: Scott Davis-- [email protected]
HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 218 Herrick Hall, 994-3242
HHD ADVISING [email protected], 994-4001 26
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING212 Roberts, 994-2272
GENERAL ENGINEERING304 Roberts, 994-2272Advisor: Heidi Sherick -- [email protected]
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING306 Cobleigh, 994-2221Advisor: Shelley Thomas -- [email protected] CIVIL ENGINEERING205 Cobleigh, 994-2111Advisor: Renee Hecox -- [email protected]
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY144 Cobleigh, 994-6139Advisor: Penny Knoll -- [email protected]
COMPUTER SCIENCE357 EPS, 994-4780Office Assigns Advisors -- [email protected]
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING610 Cobleigh, 994-2505Office Assigns Advisors -- [email protected]
MECHANICAL AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING 220 Roberts, 994-2203Industrial- Advisor: Joe Stanislao [email protected] -Office Assigns Advisors -- [email protected]
COLLEGE OF LETTERS AND SCIENCE2-205 Wilson, 994-4288
CELL BIOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE513 Leon Johnson, 994-5120Advisor: Lisa Musgrave - [email protected]
CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY103 Chem/Biochem Building, 994-4801Advisor: Steve Holmgren [email protected]
EARTH SCIENCES200 Traphagen, 994-3331Office Assigns Advisors -- [email protected] 27
ECONOMICS AND AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS306 Linfield, 994-3701Office Assigns Advisors - [email protected]
ECOLOGY 310 Lewis, 994-4548Office Assigns Advisors [email protected]
ENGLISH2-176 Wilson, 994-3768Office Assigns Advisors -- [email protected]
HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY, AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES 2-155 Wilson, 994-4395Office Assigns Advisors - [email protected] MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES2-214 Wilson, 994-3601Office Assigns Advisors - [email protected]
MICROBIOLOGY109 Lewis, 994-2902Advisor: Kari Cargill -- [email protected]
MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES329 Reid, 994-4448Advisor: Tracy Knudson -- [email protected]
NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES 2-179 Wilson, 994-3881Advisor: Walter Fleming -- [email protected]
PHILOSOPHY2-155 Wilson, 994-4395Office Assigns Advisors-- [email protected]
PHYSICS 264 EPS, 994-3614Advisor: Dana Longcope -- [email protected]
POLITICAL SCIENCE2-143 Wilson, 994-4141Office Assigns Advisors -- [email protected]
PSYCHOLOGY304 Traphagen, 994-3801Office Assigns Advisors - [email protected]
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RELIGIOUS STUDIES2-155 Wilson, 994-4395Office Assigns Advisors -- [email protected]
SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY2-128 Wilson, 994-4201Advisor: Leslie Crismond -- [email protected]
COLLEGE OF NURSING115 Sherrick, 994-3783
NURSINGBozeman Campus - 109 Sherrick, 994-2660 CARING FOR OUR OWN PROGRAM (CO-OP) 335 Culbertson, 994-4493Advisor: Megkian Doyle -- [email protected]
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (COT)201 Culbertson, 994-5536
AVIATION 201Culbertson, 994-6151Advisor: Tabby Jagger -- [email protected]
INTERIOR DESIGN 201Culbertson, 994-7122Advisor: Tabby Jagger -- [email protected]
WELDING 201Culbertson, 994-5553Advisor: Tabby Jagger -- [email protected]
PRE UNIVERSITY STUDIES (UNDECLARED)201Culbertson, 994-7160Advisor: Terra Cusack -- [email protected]
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 212 Montana, 994-4371
AMERICAN STUDIES 418 Reid, 994-3532Advisor: Emily Edwards -- [email protected]
LIBERAL STUDIES 418 Reid, 994-3561 or 994-5205Advisor: Teresa Greenwood -- [email protected]
UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM 106 Quad D, 994-4110 Advisor: Ilse-Mari Lee -- [email protected] 29
UNIVERSITY STUDIES418 Reid, 994-3532Academic Advising Center -- [email protected] ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER418 Reid, 994-3532
DIRECTED INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 106 Quad D, 994-4110
NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE 418 Reid , 994-3532
PRE UNIVERSITY STUDIES201 Culbertson, 994-6234
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARS PROGRAM 418 Reid, 994-3561
OTHER ADVISING
NON-DEPARTMENTAL ADVISINGAmerican Indian Student Center - 1 Wilson, 994-4880Advisor: Jim Burns -- [email protected]
ATHLETICS133A Fieldhouse, 994-4330Advisor: Jamie Rizzuto -- [email protected]
PRE MED ADVISING316 Leon Johnson, 994-1670Advisor: Sheila Nielsen-Preiss - [email protected]
DISABILITY, RE-ENTRY, AND VETERANS SERVICES180 SUB, 994-2824Advisor: Brenda York -- [email protected]
TRIO AND STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES185 SUB, 994-4541Advisor: Florence Garcia - [email protected]
AIR FORCE ROTC201 Hamilton, 994-4022Advisor: Lt. Colonel Alison Hamilton - [email protected]
ARMY ROTC213 Hamilton, 994-5476Advisor: Major Darren Purcell - [email protected]
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
The MSU Police Department is here to keep you safe. While we would describe this campus as being safe, one should always take precautions. Here are a few tips that will help prevent you from being a victim:
• Lock the door to your room or apartment, even if you’re just going out for a few minutes.• Lock your vehicle and don’t leave valuable items in plain view. Don’t leave skis and snowboards in the rack on your vehicle.• Make a list of your valuables, including brand name, model number and serial number. Keep your list in a safe place.• Register your bicycle with the MSU Police Department and record information about your bike in case it is stolen. Purchase the best bike lock you can afford and use it.• If you’re concerned about walking alone at night, call the MSU Police Department for an escort. Phone # 994-2121• Report crimes and suspicious activity. Call the MSU Police Department directly or email Silent Witness at [email protected].• If you are the victim of a crime, please report it and provide as much information as you can.
YOU CAN CALL THE MSU POLICE DEPARTMENT 24/7EMERGENCIES--- DIAL 911NON-EMERGENCIES—DIAL 994-2121
PARKING
PARKING FEES. There are a variety of permit options ranging from $60 to $159 for non-reserved commuter parking. They also offer daily hangtags for $2.50/ day and the fee lot is available for an hourly charge.
FREE PARKING. Sorry, no free parking, other than the 15-30 minute short term parking areas – but beware these areas are patrolled and timed.
PARKING AVAILABILITY. Those parking lots closest to the core fill up first, usually by 8:15 in the morning, but by looking farther out, in the Huffman, Antelope and Gravel lots, for example, one can almost always find a parking spot.
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PARKING TICKETS. If you get a ticket you can pay online at: http://www.montana.edu/wwwmsupd/. You may also mail in the payment in the yellow envelope which was placed on your windshield. Alternatively, you may come in and pay the permit in person at University Police on the corner of Kagy Blvd. and S. 7th Avenue. University Police is open 24/7.
APPEALING TICKET. You may also appeal the citation either online by going to: http://www.montana.edu/police/appeals.html, or by coming in to the University Police Station at the corner of Kagy Blvd. and S. 7th Avenue and filling out an appeal form. Appeals must be filed within 7 days of being issued.
FREE TRANSPORTATION
STREAMLINE BUS SERVICEStreamline Bus provides service within Bozeman, with limited commuter services between Bozeman, Four Corners and Belgrade. Streamline operates Monday through Friday, with a late-night service operating from 9:30 pm to 2:30 am, Thursday through Saturday. The Streamline service is fare free. Website: www.streamlinebus.com.
SKYLINE BUS SERVICESkyline | The Link To The Peak, provides bus service to Big Sky & Moonlight Basin. This is a year-round service for free. Website: www.skylinebus.com ,995-6287.
PARK-N-RIDEA free Ski Bus to Bridger Bowl during the ski season. Website: www. bridgerbowl.com
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SUCCESS SNAPSHOT
WHO AM I?I am a senior in Liberal Studies and am from Winnetka, IL. I am involved in the Pike Fraternity, Eagle Mount, Intramural softball, football & soccer, advanced telemark skiing and the TIPS program.
BEST THING TO HAPPEN FRESHMAN YEARThe best thing that happened to me was meeting a great group of friends that have been close ever since. Also, figuring out that what I intended to major in when I arrived at MSU was not for me.
WORDS OF WISDOMDon’t let education get in the way of your learning. Experience college, take chances, and strive for your goals. It’s about finding out who you really are.
• ASMSU TUTORING 994-2933
www.montana.edu/asmsu/content/
tutorial-services
• CHEMISTRY HELP CENTER 994-3899
• CREATIVE ARTS LIBRARY 994-4091
www.lib.montana.edu/collections/cal.php
• DISABILITY, RE-ENTRY & VETERAN
SERVICES 994-2824
www.montana.edu/wwwres
• FIRST YEAR INITIATIVE (FYI) PR0GRAM
994-7359 www.montana.edu/freshman
• MATH CENTER 994-5375
www.math.montana.edu/undergrad/mlc.html
• PHYSICS HELP CENTER (MAIN OFFICE)
994-3614 www.physics.montana.edu
• RENNE LIBRARY 994-3171 www.lib.montana.edu
• TRIO/STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
994-4541 www.montana.edu/triosss
• WRITING CENTER 994-5315
www1.english.montana.edu/wc
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We know, we’ve been there too, you think “I already know how to study, I’ve done it well through high school….don’t need to read this section…..”
WELL THINK AGAIN. This is a different world. The content in classes will move along much more quickly, the faculty will have higher standards, and excuses just don’t cut it anymore. Long story short, you’ll be evaluated on a new set of criteria….so take a moment and review some important tips to ensure you succeed in the classroom. Don’t believe us? Well, you might want to read this section after your first mid-term.
• WANT TO BE THERE. When you are self-motivated and interested, your professor will most likely be motivated and interested in helping you as much as possible.
• ATTEND CLASS. The quality of class is higher when there is a commitment to attendance. You also gain a cumulative knowledge base and progress in your learning at a more rapid pace.
• BE ON TIME. Why would a professor take you seriously if you do not take him or her seriously? Also, concepts at the beginning of class can prepare you for more complex concepts toward the end of class.
• BE SEEN. When you are self-motivated and interested, your professor will most likely be motivated and interested in helping you as much as possible.
• LISTEN. Concentrate on listening to each word and understand the embodiment of those words.
• VALUE CRITICISM. Remember, you are learning to grow and break restrictive patterns.
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• ASK QUESTIONS. If pertinent, questions can help clarify and enrich. Questions, such as those that are a result of being late or inattentive, lower the quality of the class.
• YOU MAY DISAGREE. But it is not always appropriate or ethical to challenge your professor in public. If you thoroughly object to what is being taught, you have the right to leave.
• APPRECIATE. Help your professors improve their quality of teaching by giving them feedback on what has been beneficial or detrimental in their classrooms.
READING
• POSTURE. It is best to read at a desk or table, sitting in an upright position, with good lighting.
• NOISE. Background noise must be kept to a minimum. Find a quiet place in the library if necessary.
• BE PREPARED. Attack the material with textbook, pen and paper in hand.
• PACE YOURSELF. Look over the amount of reading and break it into manageable chunks.
• BE SEEN. Take notes and talk back to the text. Feel free to mark up the pages (you bought the text book).
• WRITE AS YOU READ. Concentrate on listening to each word and understand the embodiment of those words.
• SEGMENT. Break long assignments into segments. Read 10 pages, then do something else. Later, read the next 10 pages and so on.
• YOUR WORDS. Translate difficult material into your own words. Create an “alternative text” that will help you remember and understand.
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STUDYING
• LOCATION. Select a place for study that is free from distractions...dorm rooms typically aren’t free from distractions, but you decide.
• TIMING. Develop a sense of how long you can concentrate by recording the time of when you begin to study and then note when your mind begins to wander. Try to increase this time each time you record.
• BREAKS. Take planned study breaks.
• PLAN. Decide exactly what you will try to accomplish when you begin your study (set a goal…it will really make a difference).
• STUDY ACTIVELY. Use a method that involves surveying before reading, organizing what you read, anticipating test questions and reciting/reviewing.
• GET TO IT. Do large tasks, one small task at a time. Don’t let the task overwhelm you so that your energy is used in worrying rather than in doing.
• INCENTIVE. Reward yourself for studying.
TEST TAKING
• TIME MANAGEMENT. Budget your time.
• FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS. Read the directions (don’t assume).
• UNDERSTAND.Read each question thoroughly and critically.
• EASIEST FIRST. Answer the easiest questions during the first “go through”. On the second “go through” reason through each question.
• TRANSLATE. Put difficult questions into your own words.
• KEY WORDS. If the question is complicated, underline key words to try to “extract” more information.
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SUCCESS SNAPSHOT
WHO AM I?I am a sophomore in Agricultural Education at MSU and am from Great Falls, MT. I am the secretary for Collegiate FFA and am involved in Students for Danforth Park.
WORDS OF WISDOMMost important, go to class and pay attention. If the teacher offers power points online – print them off before class and follow along. Lastly, study and check your grades throughout the semester.
WHAT I WOULD HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY MY FRESHMAN YEAR I would not have let some of my more difficult classes discourage me during my first semester – I would have been more proactive and met with my professors concerning my grades WAY BEFORE finals week.
• ASMSU 994-2933
www.montana.edu/asmsu
• ASMSU RECREATIONAL SPORTS & FITNESS
994-5000 www.montana.edu/get� t/
• MSU LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE 994-7275
www.montana.edu/leadership
• OFFICE FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
994-6902 www.montana.edu/comminv/
• OUTDOOR REC. 994-3621 www.montana.edu/outdoorrecreation
• OFFICE OF FRATERNITY AND SORORITY
LIFE 994-6192 www.montana.edu/fslife/
• RESIDENCE LIFE 994-2661 www.montana.edu/reslife/
• STUDENT ACTIVITIES (CLUB INFO)
994-3591 www.montana.edu/wwwstuac/
clubs.php
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Go through this list and put a check-mark by five to ten clubs or organizations that sound interesting – then do some investigating! Check-out their listing online at www.montana.edu/wwwstuac/clubs.phpor e-mail [email protected] orcall 994-3591.
DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS450th Cadet WingAccounting ClubAdvocatsAg Students CouncilAmerican Choral Directors Association (ACDA)American Indian CouncilAmerican Indian Science & Engineering SocietyAmerican Institute of Chemical EngineersAmerican Medical Student Association (AMSA)Army ROTC - Bobcat BattalionAssociated English Graduate Students (AEGS)Associated General Contractors of AmericaAssn. for Computing MachineryAssn. for Supervision and Curriculum DevelopmentBeta Alpha PsiBobcat MotorsportsCounseling ClubEconomics ClubEngineering AmbassadorsExercise Science ClubHHDHonors Student ForumHorticulture ClubHuman Resource/Management ClubInstitutes of Industrial Engineers- IIE Chapter 837International Business ClubLand Resource and Environmental Science Grad
Student Organization (LRES GSO)Land Resources and Environmental SciencesLife Drawing GuildMacGuffin’s Student Writing GroupMarketing ClubMath ClubMetals Guild Montana Student Dietetics AssociationMontana Student Nurses AssociationPhi Upsilon Omicron- Epsilon
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Philosophy SocietyR.A. Cooley Entomology ClubScience and Natural History Filmmaking ForumSecret Society of Painters and DrawersSociety for Women EngineersSociety of Engineers Coming TogetherSpace Public Outreach Team (SPOT)Technology Education ClubUndergraduate Chemistry Society
HONORARY ORGANIZATIONSAlpha Epsilon DeltaAlpha Gamma Delta Women’s FraternityAlpha Lambda DeltaAlpha Pi Mu- Industrial Engineering Honor SocietyBeta Gamma SigmaChi Omega SororityKappa Kappa PsiKappa Sigma-Delta Lambda ChapterMortar BoardNational Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)Panhellenic CouncilPhi Alpha ThetaPi Tau SigmaPsi Chi SocietySigma Alpha EpsilonSigma Phi EpsilonSigma Tau DeltaTau Beta Pi
RECREATIONAL ORGANIZATIONSAlpine Ski ClubBackcountry Skiing and Riding ClubBadminton ClubBozeman Club FastpitchBrazilian Jui-JitsuBushido KickboxingClub BaseballClub Tennis of Montana StateCountry and Swing ClubCutthroat Rugby ClubCycling ClubDance ClubGallatin FlycastersHockey Club of MSUIrish Dancing ClubKashima ShinryuKenpo ClubLacrosse ClubLotus Fire Belly DanceMontana State AnglersNordic Ski ClubPing Pong ClubPolo Club (Rec)
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Racquetball Club of MSURun MSU Swing CatsTaekwondo ClubThe Fencing ClubThe RenegadesUltimate Frisbee ClubVert-I-Go Climbing ClubVictorious Secret (Ultimate Frisbee)Volleyball Club
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONSAdventist Christian FellowshipCampus Crusade for ChristCats for ChristChabad Jewish Student Group (CJSG)Chi Alpha (XA) Christian FellowshipEpiscopal College FellowshipHigher DefinitionInternational Students Inc.InterVarsityLutheran Student MovementMars HillMuslim Student AssociationResurrection Catholic Campus Ministry
SPECIAL INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS1,000 New GardensActive MindsAlpha Omicron PiAmerican Fisheries SocietyAmerican Indian Council (Spec)American Society of Interior DesignersAnime ClubArcheological Institute of America Student ClubAssociation of Women in ComputingAssociated Students of Montana State University
(ASMSU)Bobcats 4 BozemanBozeman Model United NationsBreaksAwayBuffalo Allies of BozemanBuffalo Nations International Leadership InitiativeCeramics Guild of MSUChinese Culture ClubChinese Student and Scholar AssociationClean Energy CampaignCollege DemocratsCollege RepublicansColleges Against CancerCollegiate 4-HCollegiate Cattle WomenCollegiate FFA
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Concrete ReformConstruction LeadershipEngineers Without BordersFriends of Local FoodsGlobal Culture ClubHivemind Tech GroupHopeLink- The Link to Hope and HelpIndian Student AssociationInterfraternity CouncilInternational Business ClubJapan ClubLife Drawing GuildMalaysia Student AssociationMen Stopping RapeMontana Advocates for Sexual HealthMusic in MontanaNationsNetwork of Environmentally Conscious Organizations (Neco)Photography ClubPi Beta PhiPi Kappa Alpha FraternityPolitical Theory ConsortiumPre-Vet ClubQueer-Straight Alliance, MSU (QSA)Range ClubRead ThisRussian LanguageSaudi Student ClubSculpture GuildSpanish ClubStudents In Free EnterpriseStudent Alumni Association (Spurs & Fangs)Student Health Advisory CommitteeStudent Printermakers Association of MontanaStudent United WayStudents Against Sexual AssaultStudents for ChoiceStudents for Danforth ParkStudents for Human Rights- Amnesty InternationalStudents for LifeStudents for ObamaThe Wildlife SocietyToushi Kan KarateUniversity ChessWe Are the DreamYoung Americans for Liberty
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OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE OFFICE FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Here are a few of the opportunities that the Office for Community Involvement put together for you to get involved with the Bozeman community.
SERVICE SATURDAYS Once a month service projects held on the 1st Saturday of the month, October through April.
10,000 HOURS PROJECTStudent volunteers who complete 10 hours with a non-profit organization receive a free ticket to a concert which is put on just for volunteers.
SERVICE TRIPS WeekendAway trip in the fall and BreaksAway trip over spring break. MSU AMERICA READS*AMERICA COUNTS (ARAC)MSU students are matched with local school kids who need assistance in math or literacy. Volunteer and work-study positions are available.
CAMPUS CORPS An AmeriCorps program that actively engages MSU students in meeting community-identified needs through meaningful service.
BOZEMAN AREA COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONSVolunteer for a non-profit community organization on an on-going or one-time basis. Go to www.montana.edu/community/organizationlist.html
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SUCCESS SNAPSHOT
WHO AM I?I graduated this past spring in Rangeland Ecology at MSU and am from Castro Valley, California. I am now in graduate school for Agricultural Education. I am also an Agricultural Ambassador, involved in Range Club, Collegiate 4-H, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Gallatin County and TRiO.
BIGGEST SHOCK ARRIVING FRESHMAN YEARBeing in a new place that was SO big and not knowing very many people. I was able to quickly meet alot of nice people with similar interests by getting involved in clubs and organizations that really interested me.
WORDS OF WISDOMMake sure you don’t have too many classes, difficult classes, or early classes your 1st semester. Make sure you leave some time to get involved in campus/community activities.
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• ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 994-2401
www.alumni.montana.edu/
• ASMSU 994-2933
www.montana.edu/asmsu/
• ATHLETICS 994-4221 www.msubobcats.com/
• CALENDAR OF EVENTS calendar.msu.montana.edu/calendar.php
RESOURCES
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One of the best things about attending MSU is the Bobcat Spirit and pride we share in the mighty blue and gold. Our traditions are multi-faceted, often understated and yet very powerful. We take great pride in our athletic teams and their character on and off the court. We celebrate the academic achievements of our students and the service we give to communities, home and abroad. And we know once you graduate from here and move on to the next step in your life, you too will feel the power and pride of what it really means to be a Bobcat because you have been well prepared in an environment that wants you to succeed.
WHAT IS A BOBCAT?
Bobcats (the animal) are known for their resiliency, independence, persistence and ability to adapt to their environment. Bobcats (the students) are known for their loyalty, pride and spirit. We also have a renowned work ethic, commitment to excellence and ability to look after each other and know the difference between right and wrong (trust us, employers love Bobcats).
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A BOBCAT?
“The real value of being a Bobcat is the educational opportunities it entails.” --- KOBY BERNARD
“I am lucky enough to enjoy the beautiful campus, the surrounding Bozeman community, and all Montana has to offer.” --- MATT FILIPPINI
“I am ready for anything life throws my way, including Grizzly fans!” --- ANDREW FOSTER
“To be the best you can be, and strive for what you want to be.” --- ELIZABETH HERBERT
“Take pride in MSU and what the University has to offer the people of Montana. Also, working to make Montana a better place to live, grow, learn, and work.” --- KEVIN HODGE
“Leaving places better than how you found them.” --- ALEXEY KALININ
“Being a Bobcat makes me think of school pride and which states that students should demonstrate: professionalism, respect, integrity, diligence, and engagement.” --- SAM KUJALA
“Upholding the tradition of Montana State University as a student and a fan.” --- RIKKI MURRILL
“It means I am part of a great community, have an incredible education and will be part of MSU forever.” --- KANDI RAYMOND
“It means the world to me. I have always been a Bobcat and I will always be a Bobcat.” --- HOLLEY SCHMIDT
“To me, being a Bobcat means you claw your way to success and face every challenge with integrity and determination.” --- ALEXIS WAINWRIGHT
THE MSU FIGHT SONG
Stand up and cheer,Cheer long and loud for dear Montana
For today we raiseThe blue and gold to wave victorious
Our sturdy band now is fightingAnd we are sure to win the fray
We’ve got the vim, We’re here to winFor this is dear Montana’s Day!
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SUCCESS SNAPSHOT
WHO AM I?I am a junior in Cell Biology & Neuroscience at MSU and am from Butte, Montana. My father and sister attended MSU before me – it is a family tradition! I play on a few intramural teams and was a cheerleader for MSU my freshman and sophomore years.
WORDS OF WISDOMTake school seriously from the start, and find an activity that allows you to release stress. My stress-reliever is running.
BEST WAY TO CONNECTLiving on campus, in the dorms. My roommate freshman year is still my best friend.
SAVE THESE DATES!!
• CATAPALOOZA- August, the week before classes start
• LEGEND OF THE BOBCAT (Friday night before school starts)
• CONVOCATION • GOLD RUSH FOOTBALL GAME (first home game)• INTO THE STREETS Community
Involvement Fair (fall semester)•TESTICLE FESTIVAL Sponsored by the AGR
House- Welcome to Montana! (September)• PARENT/FAMILY WEEKEND (fall semester)• ETIQUETTE DINNER AND CAREER FAIR
(fall semester)• TRICK OR TREAT family & grad housing take
children to residence halls to trick or treat• BOBCATFEST (spring semester)• CHRISTMAS STROLL (December) • HAPNER FORMAL (spring semester)• MSU SPRING RODEO (yup, it’s spring semester)• INTERNATIONAL STREET FOOD BAZAAR trust
us you don’t want to miss the food (spring semester)• JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIR
(spring semester)• RAIL JAM (spring semester) • DAY OF STUDENT RECOGNITION
(spring semester)• MSU POWWOW --INCREDIBLE!
(spring semester)• ART WALK DOWNTOWN (summer)• SWEET PEA FESTIVAL (summer) • BITE OF BOZEMAN (just before the Sweet
Pea Festival)• MUSIC ON MAIN (weekends in the summer...)
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OH, DID WE MENTION HOMECOMING?YOU HAVE TO BE A PART OF THESE EVENTS:
• WATCH FOR CAMPUS POSTERS FOR SPECIAL DETAILS.
• LIGHTING OF “GO CATS” IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS
• MIDNIGHT MANIA• HIKING AND PAINTING OF THE “M”• PARADE• FREE STUDENT BBQ & CONCERT ON
THE MALL• DECORATING OF RESLIFE & SORORITY/
FRATERNITY HOUSES• DOWNTOWN PEP RALLY
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SUCCESS SNAPSHOT
WHO AM I?I am a junior in Kinesiology wih a coaching minor and am from Harlem, Montana. I am involved with the MSU football team, Vice President of Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Athletes In Action, and Campus Crusade for Christ.
BIGGEST SHOCK ARRIVING FRESHMAN YEARBe ready to find yourself! Search for friends who will help you be the person you want to be. You’ll forget a lot of material, but you’ll never forget your best friends.
KEYS TO DOING WELL IN CLASSFollow the class syllabus! It willtell you all you’ll need. Have 100% attendance.
RESOURCES• ASMSU LEGAL SERVICES 994-2933
www.montana.edu/asmsu/content/associated-
students-legal-services
• COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
SERVICES 994-4531
www.montana.edu/wwwcc/
• DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE 994-2826
www.montana.edu/wwwds/
• DISABILITY, RE-ENTRY & VETERAN
SERVICES 994-2824
www.montana.edu/wwwres
• HEALTH SERVICES 994-2311
www.montana.edu/wwwhs/
• INSIGHT PROGRAM 994-5937
• SILENT WITNESS 994-2121
www.montana.edu/wwwmsupd/silent.shtml
• VOICE CENTER 994-7142
www.montana.edu/voice/
• WOMEN'S CENTER 994-3836
www.montana.edu/wwwwomen/
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STAY HEALTHY
Well, we don’t want to sound like your Mom, but in reality, your Mom was right. You have to build habits and make choices that allow you to have optimum health. Think about it, Olympic athletes don’t go into a competition without being in the best physical and mental state. They develop habits and make choices to maximize their success. You are now on your own learning to be responsible for yourself and your own choices. Part of personal responsibility is making sure you take care of yourself and stay as healthy as you can. Here are a few tips to maintain good health at school.
• GET VACCINATED. Several vaccinations are important for college students to have. The meningitis vaccine is one of the most important for students living in dorms. Some other important vaccines are tetanus (Tdap), HPV (for women), polio, MMR, Hepatitis B, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis A, and of course, influenza.
• WASH YOUR HANDS. Being around so many people and so many germs make it easy to get sick. Washing your hands is the easiest and most effective way to prevent the spread of germs. When you don’t have soap and water to clean your hands, hand sanitizer is the next best thing.
• CLEAN YOUR ROOM. Even though Mom and Dad won’t be there to tell you to clean up anymore, it’s still important. Leaving old food, dirty clothes and who knows what else laying all over your dorm room floor is an open invitation for bugs, visible and invisible to multiply... It just makes you feel yucky!
• GET YOUR EXERCISE. Walking to class, eating right and getting regular exercise is a great way to maintain the healthiest immune system you can. Trying not to gain the “freshman 15” isn’t easy, but it will go a long way in maintaining your overall health.
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• EAT A WELL BALANCED DIET. Do your best to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet and your body will thank you for it. The better your diet, the stronger your immune system will be.
• GET PLENTY OF SLEEP. It is an important part of a healthy lifestyle to get as much rest as you can. Staying up all night and sleeping through your classes isn’t ideal either, so get your sleep at night.
• DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. Sodas and coffee may help you stay awake, but they will also contribute to dehydration. Keep a water bottle with you all the time, drink throughout the day and you will probably get what you need.
REDUCE YOUR STRESS
Many college students report experiencing high levels of stress at times, which is a normal part of college life. However, high levels of unmanageable stress can cause problems that affect your health, your academic success and your relationships. Some healthy ways to relieve stress include:
• EXERCISE. Enough said!• ASK FOR HELP. With schoolwork, with a family
problem, a health problem, etc. Never underestimate the value of talking to a friend or family member when you’re feeling overwhelmed.
• SLEEP! Students tend not to sleep enough, and this ‘deficit’ is cumulative. Lack of sleep will lower your resistance to even small stressors, plus increase the likelihood you’ll catch a bug.
• LEARN RELAXATION STRATEGIES. Breathing, meditation or just finding a quiet place and being still for a short time.
• EAT WELL. Pay attention to what you’re eating when stress levels are high. Poor nutrition, while sometimes giving a quick ‘boost,’ will not help in the long run.
HOMESICKNESSVery few people are immune from homesickness. Yearning for the comforts of home is normal. Not only are you experiencing a major adjustment to your new environment, but you are also experiencing a loss of what was comfortable and predictable. Feeling “homesick” may include sadness, loneliness, nervousness, insecurity, missing loved ones, or apathy towards your new environment. Here are some tips that may help you in your transition: 59
• GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION TO BE HOMESICK! Realize that a period of “homesickness” is natural, it doesn’t mean that you’re a “baby”, that you’re immature or that you’re a “mama’s boy/daddy’s girl”. And guess what, everyone else is having similar feelings.
• FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH YOUR NEW SURROUNDINGS. Once you know your new environment, find your way around, see where your classes are located, and discover some fun hang-outs and activities; you will likely feel more comfortable and in control of your situation.
• EXPLORE ACTIVITIES. Make a list of all the things you like to do and explore the clubs or organizations that interest you. Chances are you’ll find the perfect one!
• BRING FAMILIAR THINGS WITH YOU. Having pictures, memorabilia, or favorite possessions with you in your new living space can help facilitate a smoother transition.
• BE OPEN TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES. Try to avoid comparing your new environment to home - it’s different! The more open you are to NEW things, the less you might miss PAST things.
• INVITE OTHERS IN YOUR EXPLORATIONS. Getting involved with others and making friends can help you feel less alone. Inviting roommates, classmates, and neighbors to “check out the campus” or “see what’s downtown”, can often lead to a positive response.
• KEEP IN TOUCH WITH FRIENDS. Stay in contact with friends and family. Tell them all about your new experiences and encourage them to do the same with you.
• MAKE PLANS TO VISIT HOME. Knowing that you have an upcoming trip home set for a specific time may be comforting and allow you to focus on your goals while on campus. It also prevents those impulsive trips home and encourages you to invest in your new life at school.
• WHAT IF NONE OF THIS STUFF WORKS?? If you find that you are having trouble adjusting, or continue to feel homesick after a reasonable amount of time (4-6 weeks), you may need to talk to someone. Talking to friends, family, or your RA may be a good starting point. If you think you need something more, MSU’s Counseling and Psychological Services is here to help.
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DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
Depression and anxiety are real issues for college students. During college, you deal with a unique amount of stressors. Specifically, college calls for a significant transition, where you experience many firsts, including a new lifestyle, friends, roommates, exposure to new cultures and alternate ways of thinking. When you can’t manage these firsts, you’re more likely to struggle.
Adjusting to college also influences your identity; your circle of friends and family are no longer there to reinforce your identity. This can make you disoriented and lose your sense of self. A shaky identity and lack of confidence can sometimes lead you to make poor choices. To avoid this, ask yourself “who you are on the inside, not just the label you’ve taken back at home, such as captain of the cheerleading squad or the straight A student.”
Consider the following:
• What makes me happy, sad, frustrated, etc?• What are my values and beliefs?• What accomplishments and traits am I proud of?• Can I stick up for myself and ensure my emotional
and physical safety in a way that is socially acceptable and appropriate?
To combat depression and anxiety:
• Work on coping skills• Know your personal limits• Monitor your motivation and energy levels• Get enough sleep, eat well and avoid caffeine
and excessive drinking
If you are struggling with anxiety and depression, the best place to start is MSU’s Counseling & Psychological Services.
Otherwise, speak with an approachable professor, advisor, career coach or resident assistant.
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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Students give many different reasons why they may drink. Some students say they drink because of peer pressure and to be part of a crowd. Some use alcohol to avoid difficult situations that may arise at school and work and with family and friends. Others use alcohol to avoid uncomfortable feelings, like anxiety or sadness. Anyone who drinks runs the risk of developing an alcohol problem. A serious problem can develop quickly. Drug and alcohol use and abuse is preventable, here are some helpful hints to help you:• GET EDUCATED. Know the facts. Once you do,
you will realize that it is not worth endangering your career, your health, your relationships, and your future.
• AVOID PEER PRESSURE. Think ahead about how to say “no.”
• ENVIRONMENT. Avoid situations where people will be drinking and using drugs. Get involved in non-drinking activities.
• FACE IT. Confront your problem if you have one.• SUPPORT. Get help for the underlying
problems of family, relationships, anxiety, or depression.
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RELATIONSHIPSWhile the early months of a relationship can feel effortless and exciting, successful long-term relationships involve ongoing effort and compromise by both partners. Building healthy patterns early in your relationship can establish a solid foundation for the long run. When you are just starting a relationship, it is important to:
• BUILD. Build a foundation of appreciation and respect. Focus on all the considerate things your partner says and does. Happy couples make a point of noticing even small opportunities to say “thank you” to their partner, rather than focusing on mistakes their partner has made.
• EXPLORE. Explore each other’s interests so that you have a long list of things to enjoy together. Try new things together to expand mutual interests.
• ESTABLISH. Establish a pattern of apologizing if you make a mistake or hurt your partner’s feelings. Saying “I’m sorry” may be hard in the moment, but it goes a long way towards healing a rift in a relationship. Your partner will trust you more if he or she knows that you will take responsibility for your words and actions.
*If you are grappling with a relationship problem or issue and would like some help, we encourage you to contact the Student Health Services at x2337, or Counseling & Psychological Services at x4531, or VOICE Center at x7069.
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SUCCESS SNAPSHOT
WHO I AM?I graduated this past spring in Psychology and am currently taking graduate courses in Student Affairs. I am from Stevensville, Montana. I work in the First Year Initiative and Dean of Students Office and have been helping with a research project the past two years.
BIGGEST SHOCK ARRIVING FRESHMAN YEARI was shocked at how comfortable and cool everyone seemed to be – while I was freaking out! But in reality, all students are scared when they get to campus – some just hide it better than others.
BEST THING TO HAPPEN FRESHMAN YEARMy mom threatened to cancel my car insurance if I drove home, so it forced me to stay here when I was homesick. Staying here was the best thing I could’ve done for myself (and I am thankful my mom didn’t give in).
SUCCESS SNAPSHOT
WHO I AMI am a sophomore in Cell Biology and am from Bozeman, Montana. I spent my freshman year tuning out distractions with my ipod and reading my bio book.
BIGGEST SHOCK ARRIVING FRESHMAN YEARHow there are some students who actually pay money to play video games, skip classes and fail out.
BEST THING TO HAPPEN FRESHMAN YEARStart with the kids who live close to you, then try and get them to join something with you so you’re not by yourself while trying to meet people.
• CAREER & INTERNSHIP SERVICES
994-4353 www.montana.edu/careers/
• FINANCIAL AID 994-2845
www.montana.edu/wwwfa/
• STUDENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION
994-5024 www.smartaboutcollege.org
• TRIO STUDENT SERVICE'S CASHCOURSE
www.montana.edu/wwwabc
• SKYLINE BUS (to Big Sky & Moonlight Basin)
995-6287 www.skylinebus.com
• STREAMLINE BUS SERVICE 587-2434
www.streamlinebus.com/
• TRAILS AROUND BOZEMAN 556-1496
www.math.montana.edu/~thayes/Runs/
Runs.html
GETTING AROUND
RESOURCES
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MONEY, SCHOLARSHIPS, JOBS AND ALL THE OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW...
You’ll have more freedom in college than you’ve probably ever experienced in your life…..and that is a good thing. You’ll have the freedom to decide your courses, your major, when you study, where you eat, your friends, your internship, etc. But remember, there are a few areas where you’ll want to practice restraint, and your budget and finance is one of them.
THE BEGINNING OF THE SEMESTER “FLUSH”
At the beginning of each semester, most students feel “flush” financially. Most of us either worked and save our pennies or received a refund check through financial aid (or some combination of both). Regardless, our advice is to really consider what and how you want to spend your money. It might be tempting to deck out your dorm room with a new Wii or flat panel TV, but the point is that type of spending probably isn’t going to yield better results on a test or paper.
GETTING USED TO THE “I” WORD
When we say “I” we don’t mean you (at least not this time)….we mean “investment.” College is an investment. You are making an investment in yourself, and investments yield the best results when you put your full energy toward the investment and not other things that take away from the value. Investment values also improve over time, because you have resources to put into them. So let’s say you have an extra $500 per semester from your refund check that you could consider “fun” money. Instead of spending it, you decide to put it in your savings account. Now, in your junior year, you might decide you want to do a “Study Abroad” in another country to better master a foreign language or learn from a diverse culture…..because you’ve saved $2,000 you’ll be able to make this investment in yourself. Sure it would be nice to have a new color TV, but you won’t impress an employer with the size of your flat screen……
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MANAGING YOUR BUDGET Managing a budget is not as hard as it sounds. Making the initial commitment to live according to your budget is the hardest part. If you have done that, you are well on your way to wise spending and saving.
WHAT IS A BUDGET? It is simply a written plan for spending your money. You will spend your money; a budget just helps you to spend it wisely.
MANAGING YOUR BUDGET. Prepare a budget worksheet. To make your own, just write down your income in one column and your expenses in another column, then compare the two. Then, start tracking your incidental expenses. You’ll probably be surprised at what you spend your money on.
A FEW IDEAS THAT YOU CAN USE TO SUCCESSFULLY MANAGE YOUR BUDGET:
• Define your wants verses your needs. Concentrate on spending money only on your needs.
• Don’t drink, smoke, or do drugs. They are bad for you, addictive, and cost money. You don’t need them.
• If at all possible, keep a savings account. Pay yourself first.
• Use everything to its full potential. Don’t waste anything.
• Recycle and reuse study materials such as pencils, pens, and paper. Buy used textbooks whenever possible, and sell the ones you no longer need.
• Don’t spend money around the plans you make. Make plans around the money you have after all your responsibilities are met.
• Don’t be tempted by your friends’ spending habits.• Make the most of the college’s meal plan, attend
college events where there is free food. • Use your tuition money wisely. Always take the
maximum number of credits allowed. • Get an on-campus job.• Make things yourself instead of buying them
whenever possible. • Shop smart when buying groceries and household
items. Use coupons. Shop the sales. Don’t buy soft drinks, unless they are on sale, or store brand. Drink water. Do not spend money on snack machines.
• Shop smart when buying clothes. Do not pay retail prices. Shop thrift stores, consignment shops, yard sales, clearance racks, and buy during off seasons. 69
• Take advantage of student discounts, and free offers. • Use the coupons in this book!
For more information on budget, financial planning go the MSU CashCourse website at: http://www.cashcourse.org/montanastate/Default.aspx
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT MSU
Scholarship opportunities for returning students may be found through the various departments and colleges on campus. Many have their scholarship applications available on their websites and available for download just after the first of the year. Students need to be aware of the individual deadlines that these scholarships have, and submit their applications in a timely manner.
Another possibility for scholarships may be found through the completion and submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Financial Aid Office has limited scholarship monies available to students who qualify by filing of this form. Forms are available online after January 1st of each year and early submission is important.
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FINDING A JOB WHILE AT MSU
Whether you have to work or you want to work, having a job while you are in school can help you in the short term (providing money to pay for school) and the long term (experience on your resume). In fact, we encourage you to get a job whether you need the money or not. The experience you gain will pay off in the end.
• UTILIZE THE ONE-STOP JOB PORTAL from Career, Internship & Student Employment Services, www.mycatcareers.com, to find student employment opportunities (part-time work) both on and off campus.
• HAVE WORKSTUDY? Positions can be found online a www.mycatcareers.com. Don’t have a workstudy? Don’t worry, there are still a lot of opportunities for you to find a part-time job on this site.
• TAKE THE PROCESS SERIOUSLY. Applying for a job as a student is just as important as if it was a full-time job. Create a professional resume and be professional in your dress and demeanor in the interview and on the job.
• GET A JUMP START on your competition by having your resume ready and apply to the position as soon as you see one of interest.
• IF YOU REALLY WANT TO WORK for an off-campus organization or on-campus department, ask them if they are hiring. Take the initiative to ask - it can’t hurt.
• DO AN INTERNSHIP. An internship is a formal experience with an employer where you will work for an organization completing projects, observing others and getting to know what it is like to work in the “real” world. Internships are a great way to build your resume and get to know an employer.
• YOU MUST DO AN INTERNSHIP!
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SUCCESS SNAPSHOT
WHO AM I?I am a senior in Community Health at MSU and call both Townsend, MT and Bonners Ferry, ID my home. I love fitness and I love the martial arts and both have been a big part of my life. I have been employed on campus at the Marga Hosaeus Fitness Center since my freshman year of fall 2006 and I love my job.
WORDS OF WISDOMDo your homework, then play. Watch your cash flow, maintain a proper budget and save, save, save, don’t be an impulse buyer. I don’t drink or do drugs, but if you do go to parties, it doesn’t mean that you have to be pressured into it, trust me, if I don’t have to drink or do drugs to hang out with friends at get-togethers or parties, then you don’t have to either. Also guys, be nice to your ladies and vice-versa and for the love of god, pull up your pants and turn your hat forward!
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SUCCESS SNAPSHOT
WHO AM I?I am a sophomore in Exercise Science and am from Belgrade, Montana. I was the first freshman to ever be the undergraduate representative for the Teaching and Learning Committee.
WORDS OF WISDOMStay true to yourself and the rest will follow.
KEY TO DOING WELL IN CLASSI wish I didn’t have to work throughout the school year, but I do. So time management is a necessity, but also finding friends that you can spend quality time studying with.
RESOURCES• INTRAMURALS & RECREATION 994-5000
www.montana.edu/get� t/
• OFFICE FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
994-6902 www.montana.edu/comminv/
• OUTDOOR RECREATION 994-3621
www.montana.edu/outdoorrecreation/
• STUDENT ACTIVITIES 994-3591
www.montana.edu/wwwstuac/
• THE MUSEUM OF THE ROCKIES 994-3466
www.museumoftherockies.org/
• BOZEMAN EVENTS www.bozemanevents.net/
• BOZEMAN ONLINE www.bozemanonline.com
• BOZEMAN FAIRGROUNDS 582-3270
• OUTSIDE BOZEMAN 582-8068
www.outsidebozeman.com
• THE EMERSON CULTURAL CENTER
587-9797 www.theemerson.org/events.aspx
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WHAT TO DO WITH...
30 MINUTES:
• Check-out an exhibit at the Exit Gallery in the SUB or the Helen E. Copeland Gallery in Haynes Hall.
• Feed the ducks in MSU’s Duck pond.• Get to know one of your MSU professors or faculty
members better – initiate a conversation or make an appointment with them.
• Walk through the MSU Architecture Dept and check out the latest projects.
• Check out the Resource Center & Bulletin Board at ASMSU Outdoor Recreation Center for upcoming events, outings, services and exchange of equipment.
• Read the Exponent – campus newspaper.• Make a new friend – strike up a conversation with a
fellow student.• Explore the MSU website: www.montana.edu.
ONE HOUR:
• See a laser show or check out an exhibit at the Museum of the Rockies.
• Write down your goals & dreams of what you would like to do after you graduate.
• Jump on one of the Streamline buses at the Strand and take a roundtrip tour of town.
• Try a Yoga, Pilates, Drumming, Kickboxing, Zumba, Max Core, Boot Camp, Hydro Fitness or Slow & Steady Class at the Marga Hosaeus Fitness Center.
• Explore what the Renne Library or Creative Arts Library has to offer.
TWO HOURS:
• Bike or walk the valley’s trail system.www.gvlt.org/trails_maps.html.
• Check-out one of MSU’s many clubs, intramurals or other meetings happening around campus.
• Grab a bench up on the Peet’s Hill trail above the city library and watch the sunset.
• Stroll Downtown Bozeman on any Friday night or Sunday morning.
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• Perfect your grind at the Bozeman Skate Park or visit the BMX track.
• Attend/ View art exhibits at Bozeman’s Emerson Cultural Center.
• Visit Farmer’s Market at Bogart Park, Gallatin County Fairgrounds, or Emerson Cultural Centers.
• Maintain or repair your own equipment at the Bicycle & Ski Workshop at ASMSU Outdoor Recreation Center.
THREE HOURS:
• See a movie at the Procrastinator Theater at MSU or the Gallatin Mall Cinemas, or the Bozeman Film Festival held at the Emerson Cultural Center.
• Plan an evening of board games with friends.• Attend a Bobcat sporting event.• Attend the ballet, or the symphony. Can’t afford it?
See if they need volunteer ushers or look for “rush tickets”.
• See a play or comedy at the Main Stage Theatre in the SUB. There are also many small theater companies in Bozeman.
• Play Frisbee golf at Rose Park in Bozeman. Also try Battle Ridge or Bohart Ranch.
• Take dance lessons. Attend monthly Contra or International folk-dancing. Check out the schedule on the Bozeman Folklore Society website.
• Take a seminar or non-credit class onoutdoor-oriented topics from the ASMSU Recreation Center.
• Go on a full moon walk or ski.• Pick a new area of town to explore each weekend.• Attend free, evening concerts at places like
Bozeman’s Leaf and Bean Coffee House or the Community Food Co-op.
• Volunteer for an organization in need or for Service Saturdays: check schedule with MSU’s Office for Community Involvement.
A HALF DAY:
• Fish the Gallatin River or other rivers.• Volunteer for an organization in need or for
Service Saturdays: check schedule with MSU’s Office for Community Involvement.
• Cross country ski on one of the many groomed trails around Bozeman, or check out Bohart Ranch or Lone Mountain Ranch.
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• Print out the MSU Campus Map and see how many buildings you can explore in half a day.
• Ride the Gondola or Zip Line at Big Sky Ski Resort.• Take one of the hikes listed in this section.
A FULL DAY:
• Go on a group outing with the ASMSU Outdoor Recreation Center.
• Catch the bus to Big Sky or Moonlight and ski for the day.
• Get a job – check-out the job board outside Career and Internship Services.
• Drive down to West Yellowstone and view the canyon before Big Sky and the wildlife south of Big Sky. Watch for moose, grizzlies and wolves.
• Give a day, volunteer for one of the community events going on or for an organization in need
• Visit Mammoth Hot Springs in the winter after snow falls. Bring cross country skis or snow shoes, or rent them right in Mammoth, to follow trails.
GREAT HIKES IN THE AREA:
• THE M. One of Bozeman’s most visible landmarks. There are two mile-long trails to the landmark, one with winding switchbacks and the other a rigorously steep trek for the more ambitious.
• THE DRINKING HORSE MOUNTAIN TRAIL. Bozeman’s newest hiking gem, but not just because it makes for a short, vigorous 1.6 mile (3.2 mile roundtrip) early-morning or after-class hike.
• GROTTO FALLS. Also in Hyalite Canyon. It’s about a mile walk along an easy, gradual grade that leads to the falls.
• SACAJAWEA PEAK. The tallest peak in the Bridger range is summited with a steep, two-mile climb that starts at the Fairy Lake Campground.
• LAVA LAKE. A beautiful mountain lake in the Spanish Peaks off Highway 191 toward Big Sky.
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IMPROVE YOUR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
WHAT TO DO WITH 30 MINUTES:
• Organize your daily planner. Make sure that all important dates are copied down so you can be prepared for a busy week ahead!
• Review your notes. Research shows thatstudents who review their notes on a daily basis retain more information than students who do not.
• Highlight important paragraphs in your textbook and write down any unanswered questions in the margin of the book.
• Stop by your professor’s office hours! Get to know the individual who will be grading all of your work. Take advantage of the face to face time to ask questions and clarify assignments.
• Chat with other students in your class about forming a study group. Make arrangements to meet at the Renne Library or in the Strand Union Building.
• Take a nap in the Leigh Lounge. Being well-rested is important to keep your memory functioning at it’s prime!
• Make a list of goals you want to complete by the end of the semester. Making and achieving small goals can help to build your confidence as a student!
WHAT TO DO WITH ONE HOUR:
• Go to class! It might sound like a no-brainer, but attending class is the absolute best way to ensure your success on campus. Professors can make changes to the syllabus, add an extra assignment, give out extra credit or hand out a quiz. Being present every time class meets guarantees that you are always aware of what is required of you to do well in the class.
• Make flashcards for the vocabulary that pertains to your current reading assignment.
• Make your own test! Take each heading in your book and turn it into a question. Not only will you know the contents of your reading assignment better but you will increase the likelihood of doing well on the upcoming test!
• Reformat your notes. Everyone has their own style of learning and it is important that you discover what works for you. Feel free to reorganize your notes or handout in a manner that suits you and your learning style.
• Attend a study group. Bouncing ideas off of other students can help you to understand the problemor assignment in a different context.
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• Visit the Math Help Center in Wilson Hall. There is no getting around it- to graduate from MSU you are going to have to take a math class. The Math Help Center is staffed with students and professors who love to see you succeed.
• Stop by the First Year Initiative Office. FYI can help you brush up on your study skills, time management, textbook reading, note taking and test taking skills. Don’t’ see what you are looking for? Not to worry! This office can customize a workshop to fit your needs.
WHAT TO DO WITH TWO HOURS:
• Have a busy week ahead? Take your free time on campus to research the paper that is due next week. Use the online catalogs to find articles or journals that pertain to your prompt.
• Review your notes for every class that were taken for the week. Find a quiet place on campus and make sure you understand everything that was covered in each of your classes.
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SUCCESS SNAPSHOT
WHO AM I?I am a senior in Family and Consumer Sciences and am from Chittenango, New York. I am the President of Alpha Gamma Delta, Treasurer of Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society, an orientation leader, peer leader, and FYI advisor.
WORDS OF WISDOMRemember why you came here to go to school. But don’t forget to enjoy everything Bozeman and Montana State University have to offer!
WHAT I COULD HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY MY FRESHMAN YEARI wish I could have realized that class DOES matter. I learned the hard way my first semester. You can still have fun and do well in school. You need to stay focused on whatever goal/dream you have.
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