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Oct. 7, 2025
Welcome to Week 7!
Are you through with your midterms? If so, I hope you have a little time to relax and catch your breath! How did everything
go?
Were you able to celebrate your triumphs? Did you get to enjoy the rewards of all
your hard work? Did you feel as prepared as you hoped to be? Or maybe the results
left you feeling like you could have done better?
Midterms can definitely be a wild ride, but they also give us a great chance to reflect
on our study habits and make some changes for the road ahead. So, whether you nailed
your exams or noticed some areas needing improvement, it’s super helpful to think
about how you prepared.
Here are a few questions to get you started:
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What study methods worked best for you? Did you enjoy studying solo, or was group
study more your style? Have you tried both?
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Did you manage your time well leading up to the tests, or did procrastination sneak
up on you?
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Were there distractions that popped up? Did essential reading on TikTok suddenly arise?
Or, did Netflix just keep feeding you that next episode? Perhaps it was essential
family time or the dreaded reality of work?
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Did you make sure to get enough sleep and take care of yourself during the hectic
exam season?
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Are there any changes you’d like to make to your study routine for next time?
Remember, this is all about figuring out what works best for you, and your experiences
during midterms can really guide you toward more effective strategies in the future.
Be honest with yourself and say what needs to be said. Be your own professional coach.
What advice would you, should you give yourself for next time?
If you’re looking to chat about your midterms or want some tips on studying, there
are plenty of resources out there to support you. Reach out to your faculty or advisor
for advice. You can also ask a roommate or friend for their go-to study strategies;
sharing tips can make a big difference!
Did you know that we have dedicated Academic Coaches in the ready to assist you?
This is the race you are in. Do your best. Think about how you could do better next
time, and make preparations.
Keep up the fantastic work and stay positive! If you did great – that’s amazing! And
if there’s room for improvement, that's okay too. You are learning. Recognizing where
you can do better and taking steps to improve is what it’s all about. You've got this!
Things (lots of things!) to do:
It’s Pop-Con Time! The call for workshops and vendors is online here. If you want to host a workshop, tournament, game, demonstration, sell stuff, and
most importantly/most importantly find other people who enjoy the same things you
do – Pop-Con is your place.
Got Financial Aid? Need more!? It's not too early to consider financial aid for next
academic year; the 2026–2027 is now open! Complete your application early to be considered for the best financial
aid opportunities.
Express Advising starts on Monday! That’s right, beginning Monday, Oct. 13, all UAF
undergraduate students can drop in for Express Advising — a quick and easy way to
get help with time-sensitive questions.
Where: Student Success Center or online
When: Monday-Friday, 2-4 p.m. AK time
Whether it’s a fast question or something that just can’t wait, we’ve got you covered.
Learn more on our website!
UAF has also launched , a new scholarship platform that makes it easier to search and apply for scholarships—just
be sure to update your profile in Awarded to be considered for available awards. In addition, UA Online financial aid screens
have been updated, so keep an eye out for new links on university websites to access
UAF financial aid information.
Planning on graduating this fall? The deadline is Oct. 15, 2025, to apply for fall 2025 graduation.
Get outside with the Outdoor Adventures
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Outdoor Activities has plenty of spots available for the Campeau Cabin overnight trip
scheduled on Oct. 25 and 26.ÌýWe will be skiing two miles to a cabin in the hills near the outskirts of Fairbanks.
This late October wilderness cabin overnight provides a great winter outing and an
escape from campus. The remote setting provides a relaxing break from the busy student
life, too. Trip cost includes food, transportation, gear, and trip leaders. Price
is $100. Please register through or in person at the Outdoor Adventures office.
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New classes starting up: Intro to Olympic Lifting, Morning Bootcamp, and Monday Night
Yoga. Register on .
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New intramurals starting up Ice hockey, and Monday night flag football.Ìý Register
details at the Intramurals page on MyNanookRec.
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There's also a SOLO Wilderness First Responder course available. This comprehensive 75-hour wilderness medicine course is offered over six weeks during
the fall semester. The course consists of 10 three-hour evening sessions during the
week and five nine-hour Saturday sessions. Tuesday and Thursday sessions are scheduled
for 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 28 and 30, Nov. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, and 20, and Dec. 2 and 4. The
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday sessions are scheduled for Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 22, and Dec.
6. (Thanksgiving week has no classes.) This course includes CPR/AED. The cost of the
course is $900. Sign up by filling out a on the Outdoor Adventures website.
Have a great seventh week!
As ever, if there is something we’re doing great or something we can do better, please
share! You can find me at obguthrie@alaska.edu.
— Owen Guthrie, vice chancellor for student affairs and enrollment management
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