Mike Brossman, Class of 2006
Get together with people and split up work! Review lecture notes every weekend or you're in trouble. Cramming does NOT work in these classes, trust me. hehe

Nichole Maxa, Class of 2006
Form study groups early in the semester. And keep these groups throughout the entire semester, studying frequently. Share notes, etc. Talk to your advisor if you are having problems with classes. Or go to the professors. Have some really good friends to lean on...this is an experience like none other!

Joy Powell, Class of 2005
Be willing and open to dedicate three years of your life to your studies. If you resist this, those three years can be more stressful than ever. It is all about finding the perfect balance between school and your life, even though the scales tend to tip a little more towards school. Find out how you learn best. Ask any of your profs how to do a learning inventory. Use these results to tailor to your learning style. Trust me, if you are one who learns best by studying by yourself, it will do you no good to work in study groups.

Heather Sawdy, Class of 2005
Work together with your classmates- get into outline groups and study groups so everyone can keep up with the readings. It is very important to realize early on that you are no longer competing with your classmates, you are all in it together and will benefit more from working together than trying to do it all on your own. It is possible to do it alone, but you gain a lot more perspective, insight, and information if you discuss and study with others. Try to find something fun or funny everyday to do or see so you don't get bogged down with school and lose sight of the fact that there is life outside of your program. Talk to people ahead of you in the program - everyone goes through the same transitions and struggles - it helps to hear it from their view and know that they made it through so you can too.