Last Phoenix Five of the fall semester: A look a the week ahead for Dec. 8-14

Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.

It’s the fall semester final exam week and here are the Phoenix Five tips for the week ahead:

Focus on well-being during final exams

As we move into exam week, it’s important to maintain the healthy behaviors that contribute to overall well-being –  enjoying physical activity, staying hydrated, getting plenty of sleep, eating well and taking a break from social media. There are many resources that you can take advantage of, including TimelyCare (free to all Elon students), which is available to you 24/7 to talk to a mental health professional on-demand, access health coaching and digital self-care resources, and schedule virtual medical care or counseling. And don’t forget about the HealthEU website, which is filled with resources that you can sort by any of the six wellness dimensions.

Exam Survival Kits

Belk Library is providing “exam survival kits” available for pick-up on Monday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. Stop by and receive a kit of everything you need for a successful study session including notecards, a whiteboard marker, snacks, and study tips and strategies.

Tectonic Plates: Alamance County’s Science Café

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., Burlington Beer Works, Burlington, North Carolina

Each month, a different scientist will present an engaging topic at Burlington Beer Works in downtown Burlington. In December, Jenn Slish will discuss firearms. All Tectonic Plates events are free and open to the public. Expect a lively event in a relaxed atmosphere without all the technical jargon. For more information about Tectonic Plates, contact Dave Gammon, professor of biology at Elon.

Men’s Basketball vs Virginia University of Lynchburg

Saturday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m., Schar Gymnasium

Come cheer on the Phoenix at the Schar Center one last time before heading home for break. View the full schedule and ticket information online!

As a reminder, this is the last “Phoenix Five” email of the semester until January 2025. Wishing students good luck on their exams and hoping that students have a restful Winter Break.