Microlessons

Rising Scholars' Microlessons are short and valuable lessons to help students be successful throughout the semester. During the weekly Rising Scholars Program individual meetings, mentors and scholars visit about goals, resources and lessons together. Along with the weekly connection, resource sharing, and academic accountability shared during weekly mentoring meetings, the Rising Scholars Microlessons are a great way to grow your skills and confidence as a successful student at NDSU. Take a look through the lessons below. If you haven't joined Rising Scholars yet, reach out to us any time to get started.

Academics

• Syllabus tips and tricks – how to read and use a syllabus
• How to stand out as a student
• Note taking and reading a textbook – how to take and organize stellar notes for your classes
• Asking questions in class
• Office hours – make the most out of your professors’ office hours
• Academic research and paper writing
• End of the semester resources and tips
• Registration preparation
• How to email your professor (sending a professional email)

Exams

• Preparing for college exams
• Preparing for online college exams
• Tips for answering different types of exam questions
• Preparing for finals

Finance

• Money management
• Credit vs. debit cards and the importance of a personal budget
• What is an overdraft

Grades

• Grade calculation worksheet
• GPA calculation worksheet

Time Management

• Time management – different ways to manage your time for success
• 24/7 planner worksheet – time block your week for effective time use

Wellbeing

• Motivation
• Prioritization
• Stress management and self-care
• Self-advocacy and assertiveness
• Strengths identification – develop your strengths for success
• Recognizing burnout
• Campus involvement options without weekly meetings
• Student resources – academic, personal, and wellbeing resources on campus & community
• Coming back after illness

Miscellaneous

• How to ride the bus
• Transportation ideas