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  • The College Rhythm in November

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    Staying healthy can be a challenge for college students, especially during November. The first round of colds and flu hitting campus, the emotional stress of mid-term exams/grades, and irregular sleep and eating schedules all converge. Student schedules are full with academic and extra-curricular activities, including many exams and papers that will be due before Thanksgiving.…

  • Meal Plans at Gustavus

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    Most students are on one of the meal plans offered by the Dining Service. Although students at times perceive meal costs to be high, Gustavus has the lowest-cost food prices among Minnesota private colleges and is also ranked as one of the top programs for food quality and selection in the country. The Dining Service…

  • Choosing Classes at Gustavus

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    November is the time students select classes for January Term and Spring Semester.  Students prepare in advance for their meetings with their advisors by reviewing their degree audits which show them their progress toward their degrees, major and general education requirements yet to be met, and total number of courses completed so far.  This review…

  • Gustavus Health Care Career Explorations

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    The Gustavus Career Center is looking for professionals in the health care field to host students for January Interim Career Explorations.  If you are in the health care field and would be able and willing to potentially host a Gustavus student for this January or a future January please email Heather Banks in the Career…

  • The College Rhythm in October

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    Following are some typical experiences and emotions for students during October:  The academic course load is in full gear; roommate problems begin to arise; students question: “Do I fit in here?”; first tests/papers returned; midterm exams; love relationships from home remain strong; seniors are starting the job interview or graduate school process; and positive or…

  • Choosing a Major

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    One of the first steps toward graduation for students is choosing a major.  With 60 majors and 15 pre-professional programs to choose from, it is very common for students to switch majors or add a minor.  Approximately 25% of students have more than one major, although this is not necessary.  For more information on the…

  • Gustavus Student Academic Success

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    October is a busy academic time for students.  Gustavus provides many resources to help students succeed, including personal meetings with academic advisers, tips for studying, and a writing center for assistance with papers.  Find more information online on visit the Academic Advising Center, study tips or the Writing Center.

  • Health Service Insurance Billing Information

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    If a student has visited Health Service the family will receive an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from their medical insurance company.  Staff members in Health Service recommend that you do not pay the amount listed on the EOB, but instead wait until you receive a bill from Student Accounts at Gustavus. This will ensure that…

  • Gustavus Admission Office is Traveling

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    The Admission Office is busy every fall with college fairs, high school visits, church visits, and weekend visit events.  This year Gustavus will be represented at more than 135 college fairs throughout the U.S. between Aug. 29 and Nov. 23.  Want to help in the recruitment efforts? Refer a high school student online, or take…

  • Flu Shot Clinic for Students

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    Please remind your student to get their flu shot! Flu Shot Clinic for Students When:  Tuesday, Oct 12th, 2010 from 9:30am-4:00pm Where:  Alumni Hall, Johnson Student Union Cost:  $25 Cash/Check or Bill to Insurance If your student would like the vaccine billed to insurance, they will need to bring their insurance card to the Flu…