

Pamela Kwartler, M.A.
- Apr 30, 2018
Home to the Hounds-and #1 in Lehigh Valley for Best Graduate Outcomes
Here's a few more numbers: the 1st college to educate women and the nation's 6th oldest is ranked 4th for its excellent nursing program. A small liberal arts college with an eye to the practical, Moravian's 23 million dollar Health Science building opened last year to house the School of Natural and Health Sciences. Beyond nursing, programs in include PA, PT, Speech Pathology, Athletic Training, and soon to be OT. Interested in a co-op program? Moravian now offers its student
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Pamela Kwartler, M.A.
- Apr 13, 2018
FINAL FIVE DE-STRESS TIPS!
1. CONNECT WITH YOUR PET: No study is needed to prove that being with animals (ours or anyone else's) lightens and brightens our moods. 2. PRE-ACT CHILL YOGA at The Body Image Boutique from 5:00-6:00 PM! 3. ZIP IT: Stop talking (and obsessing if that's you) about the test. 4. PACK UP YOUR SUPPLIES TONIGHT: Have your ID, registration form, pencils, and whatever else you need for the morning ready to go. 5. EARLY TO BED: Get a full 8 hours (or more if you need it) so you wil
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Pamela Kwartler, M.A.
- Apr 13, 2018
No practice tests until after the ACT!
1. GROW A GROWTH MINDSET: It's "the belief that you can improve your abilities by practicing and learning from your mistakes, according to Khan Academy. So those mistakes on your last practice test can actually help you! 2. DITCH THE FIXED MINDSET: Do you believe you are incapable of learning a certain subject or doing something intimidating? College is the time to push past those limits. 3. USE PERSPECTIVE: The ACT is a big test-but if you're not satisfied with your scores t
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Pamela Kwartler, M.A.
- Apr 12, 2018
WEDNESDAY ACT DE-STRESS
1. GET OUT (IN NATURE): It's warming up! Research proves that being outside in a natural setting "yields mental benefits." See the study: https://news.stanford.edu/2015/06/30/hiking-mental-health-063015/ and hit the Wildlife Center. 2. TAKE YOUR LAST PRACTICE TEST: Especially if you've been prepping diligently, give your brain a break for two days before the actual test. 3. GUIDED IMAGERY: Imagine yourself confidently going through the test, taking control. You are in a comfo
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Pamela Kwartler, M.A.
- Apr 10, 2018
TUESDAY'S FIVE WAYS TO "DE-STRESS PRE-TEST":
1. CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE: Run/walk/elliptical/swim/row/whatever: 30 minutes + cardiovascular exercise stabilizes mood and produces endorphins. 2. TAKE A YOGA CLASS: It strengthens and relaxes the body, occupies the mind with focus and meditation, and soothes both. 3. TAKE A WARM SHOWER OR BATH: (maybe slightly longer than usual) to improve circulation and calms the nervous system. 4. DO A VISUOSPATIAL TASK: Hold a fidget spinner or stress ball--is a proven distraction in st
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Pamela Kwartler, M.A.
- Apr 9, 2018
Taking the ACT on Saturday?
This week, I'll be posting 5 tips each day to help you start fresh with less stress. 1. GET A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT. Naoum Issa, Ph.D. and medical experts believe that you are more tired two days after you stay up too late. 2. REGULATE YOUR BREATHING. Understand how stress works in the body (more on this later) and breath to reduce it by "holding a deep 4-count inhale for 4 counts before a 4-count exhale." This keeps you in the parasympathetic nervou
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