PIMT Pride

It has been quite the busy October!  Each year, the first two months of the year are the most packed full of events, excitement, and experiences, and this year has been no exception.  I have included a video of one of the games first years have made to help them remember the material in a positive and enjoyable way!  I hope this gives you an idea about the creative, wonderful students we have this year!

Along with these great ideas, we've gone through our first set of exams this year, and I must say it was very encouraging to see the progress of our first years and the determination of our second years.  Way to go you guys!

In just a couple of days, we'll be spending some time with STC Urban Family Services, volunteering for people who otherwise would not have the opportunity to receive massages!  We are excited to give back to our community.  We'll also be at the University of Saskatchewan in December for Stress-Less!  Come check us out if you're in the area; we'll be beside the library.

At the end of this month, we'll be choosing student reps from each class.  Nominations have been coming in, and voting will take place on Tuesday!  Rep comments to come.

Make sure to check out our website: www.pimtmassage.com for info about our upcoming online options!  Calgary campus will be set up for January, Saskatoon will be set up for September.  We also have continuing education credits available at our online campus!  Sign in as a guest to see what we have to offer.

Stress and Studying - Some Helpful Hints

Exams are just over 2 weeks away and students are already starting to plan ahead.  Here are some hints to help while you are putting together your study material:

1. Be Purposeful - work; intend to listen when you're learning
2. Be Selective - figure out what you think is important
3. Get it Right the First Time - if you're unsure, ask!
4. Understand - if given info, put it into your words, develop your own short hand; try to explain it out lout, write it out, teach it
5. Organize - make it easy to follow
6. Recite - hearing it makes it easier to remember
7. Small Practice Sessions - gives you a higher percentage of information recalled

Scheduling:

• When you plan, you reduce stress
• Review right away
• Know material that will be called
• Study when you're most awake
• Study the hardest material when you're most alert
• Take breaks
• Increased fitness=increased learning