Greetings from the Maine Educational Opportunity Center!!

Please visit us online at http://meoc.maine.edu/

In this month's issue:

*Study Skills workshops for you!
*List of upcoming workshops around the state.
*Study tip of the month -Starting the semester off on the right foot
*Services offered by MEOC
*Staff listing
*Reminder about address corrections

I. Study Skills Workshops across the state!

Our Study Skills Workshop will introduce specific study skills designed to contribute to success in college. Students will develop useful study habits in the area of note taking, effective listening, effective reading strategies, test taking, and time management. The significance of the individual participant’s learning style will provide the backdrop for the workshop. This workshop will be particularly relevant for students entering college or adult education this fall. Please call 1-800-281-3703 to register for this workshop. This workshop is not offered year-round, so take advantage while you have the chance!

II. Upcoming Workshops - call 1-800-281-3703 to ask questions or to register!

August 6, 2003 - Study Skills
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Counselor: Christy Le
Location: Lewiston Career Center

August 6, 2003 - Study Skills
1:00pm
Counselor: Dena Winslow York
Location: UMPI South Hall MEOC Office

August 7, 2003 - Study Skills
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Counselor: Kristin VerBeck
Location: Penquis Training & Education Center

August 8, 2003 - Study Skills
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Counselor: Sally Daniels
Location: University College at Ellsworth

August 8, 2003 - Study Skills
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Counselor: Christy Le
Location: Bath Career Center

August 13, 2003 - Study Skills
12:00pm
Counselor: Dena Winslow York
Location: University College at the Houlton Center

August 13, 2003 - Study Skills
9:00am - 12:00pm
Counselor: Kristin VerBeck
Location: KATEC

August 14, 2003 - Study Skills
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Counselor: Tina McDonald
Location: Portland Career Center

August 15, 2003 - Study Skills
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Counselor: Joanne Richards
Location: Augusta Career Center

August 15, 2003 - Study Skills
2:00pm - 4:00 pm
Counselor: Tina McDonald
Location: University College at the Sanford Center

August 18, 2003 - Study Skills
9:00am
Counselor: Dena Winslow York
Location: Loring Job Corps

August 19, 2003 - Study Skills
3:00pm
Counselor: Dena Winslow York
Location: Madawaska Public Library

August 20, 2003 - Study Skills
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Counselor: Joanne Richards
Location: Hutchinson Center

August 22, 2003 - Study Skills
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Counselor: Joanne Richards
Location: Augusta Career Center

August 25, 2003
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Counselor: Tina McDonald
Location: University College at the Saco Center

August 27, 2003 - Study Skills
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Counselor: Joanne Richards
Location: Hutchinson Center

August 29, 2003 - Study Skills
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Counselor: Sally Daniels
Location: University College at Ellsworth

September 4, 2003 - Study Skills
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Counselor: Kristin VerBeck
Location: Penquis Training & Education Center

Other times/dates and locations may be available. As with all MEOC workshops, please call to inquire about workshops in your area, confirm dates, times and locations, and register. Above are only the workshops for those who have already attended the MEOC 101: Essentials of College Planning workshop. However, if you feel like you would benefit from another session MEOC 101, please call our office and find out which workshop site and time would be best for you. MEOC 101 is offered numerous times during the month all over the state. Also, all MEOC Advisors/counselors maintain drop-in times at most workshop locations around the state. Please contact your MEOC Advisor/counselor for assistance with your college-related questions and challenges, and for on-going college and career planning assistance.

III. Study Tip of the Month: Starting the semester off on the right foot!

In addition to attending one of our study skills workshops, there are a few other things you may want to consider before beginning your new semester:

1. Buy a notebook specifically designated to recording assignments. You may also use a planner if you have one. Having all your assignments in one place makes it easier to see at a glance what you need to do from one week to the next so that you can plan your days accordingly.

2. Buy a three ring binder and a hole punch. Being able to add handouts, your syllabus, notes, and other work all into a three ring binder is a great way to keep organized.

3. Get help with classes you anticipate having trouble in. Often times, students wait until the end of the semester to visit the writing center or to get tutoring in classes they are having trouble in. Some times it ends up being too little, too late. If you think you're going to have trouble in your math class, get a tutor from the beginning. Set up study groups within your class if there are others who would like to have the extra time to discuss assignments and reading.

4. Make sure you have a phone number, email address or some other form of contact information for at least one person in each of your classes. This way, if you miss a class, you have someone from whom you can get the notes and find out what you missed.

5. DON'T PROCRASTINATE!! There will never be a better time to get that assignment done than right now. If you are short on time, do a little bit now, a little bit later, and so on until it is all done.

IV. Services offered by MEOC

Don't forget to call MEOC at 1-800-281-3703 if you need any of the following FREE services:
*Career Counseling
*College Planning
*Referrals/Advocacy
*College Admissions Assistance
*Financial Aid Counseling

V. Staff Listing

Please keep in touch with your advisor/counselor!

* Joanne Richards: joanne.richards@umit.maine.edu - serving Augusta, Rockland, Belfast, Thomaston, and Waldoboro areas.

* Christy Le: christy.le@umit.maine.edu - serving East Wilton, Norway, Bath, Lewiston, Auburn, Oxford, Brunswick, Lisbon Falls, and Rumford.

* Kristin VerBeck: kristin.verbeck@umit.maine.edu - serving Lincoln, Dover-Foxcroft, Old Town, and Millinocket.

* Elizabeth Patterson: elizabeth.patterson@umit.maine.edu - serving Bangor, Brewer, Waterville, Calais, Machias, and Skowhegan.

* Tina McDonald: tina.mcdonald@umit.maine.edu - serving the Portland area, Sanford, Windham, and Saco.

* Dena Winslow York: dena.york@umit.maine.edu - serving Caribou, Presque Isle, Fort Fairfield, Houlton, and Limestone.

* Sally Daniels: sally.daniels@umit.maine.edu - serving Ellsworth.

* Sarah Paterson: sarah.paterson@umit.maine.edu - serving all clients who have entered into college.

Don't be afraid to call on our advisors/counselors if you need some help. You can leave a message for them by calling 1-800-281-3703.

VI. Reminder about address corrections

Be sure to contact MEOC at 1-800-281-3703 if you:
- have moved/have an alternate mailing address
- have a new address due to 911 coding
- have changed your phone number
- have married/changed your name
- are going to be changing your email address and would like this newsletter readdressed!

Remember that we can't be of service to you if we can't find you!

If you have any questions/comments/concerns or suggestions for this newsletter, or if you wish to unsubscribe, send an email to sarah.paterson@umit.maine.edu.

Maine Educational Opportunity Center
5713 Chadbourne Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5713
1-800-281-3703
(F)- (207) 581-2532
http://meoc.maine.edu/