Joel Palermo: Fairy Tale Leads

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

1. Prince Charming's kiss awakened Aurora from a deep sleep after spending many years in a dragon guarded castle.

2. A local mermaid made a deal with an evil sorceress to become a human and almost lost everything.

3. A local girl saved China from the Huns and restored her fathers honor with the help of a dragon named Mushu.

Tips and Tricks

-Week 14: Be the one to stand up for what you believe in, because maybe, just maybe, a miracle will happen.
-Week 13: It's never too early to start looking for career opportunities in your designated major of choice.
-Week 12:Don't be afraid to get things done early. The earlier you finish, the more time you have to go back and edit it.
-Week 11: When offered a opportunity, don't be afraid to take a risk. Try something that scares you.
-Week 10: Don't let stress get the best of you. View stress as a challenge.
-Week 9: Use specific test strategies to prepare for midterms/tests.
-Week 8: Have a fallback plan no matter how secure you think you are in a certain subject/career.
-Week 7: Don't be afraid to ask questions in class because of what others may think. Be true to yourself.
-Week 6: Don't be afraid to ask a question because of how you think your peers will react.
-Week 5: Use the writing center or peer-mentor center to help you accomplish tasks.
-Week 4: Be aware of how you present yourself non-verbally.
-Week 3: Learn the physical and digital layout of the Library. The Library is your friend.
-Week 2: Know your teachers' pet peeves.
-Week 1: Always study before having fun because chances are that if you wait too long you'll end up stressed out.

Joel Palermo