Navigating DC, Schools, and Academics
GWU NROTC Orientation
MIDN 3/C Stiker
Fall 2015
Objectives
• Present Candidates information regarding the navigation of
Washington DC
• Inform Candidates about their schools and important locations at
each school
• Help Candidates understand how to best further their academic
careers
Metro System
• 5 Colored Metro Lines
• Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, Orange
• Smartrip card
• Easy for travel, especially for Howard and
Maryland crosstowners
• Avoid $1 surcharge on paper tickets
• Prices vary per trip from $1.75 minimum to $5.90
maximum
George Washington University
On Campus Locations
• 1957 E Street (Naval Science
Classes)
• 2035 F Street (Wardroom)
• National Mall (PRT/PFT)
• Intersection of 21st and H St
(University Yard PT)
• 2130 H St NW (Gelman Library
AEP)
• 2301 G St NW (Lerner Health and
Wellness Center)
Services
• Student Health Services
• (202) 994-6827
• Campus Police
• (202) 994-6110
• GWU Emergency
• (202) 994-6111
• Esteem Cleaners
• 2100 Pennsylvania Ave NW
George Washington University
Foggy Bottom-GWU (Blue and Orange
Lines)
George Washington University
Mount Vernon Campus
Vern Express
• 2100 Foxhall Road University
• Six Residence Halls
• Athletic Facilities
• 24 Hour transportation to and
from Foggy Bottom Campus
• Runs Every 5-15 minutes
• Stop Locations on Mount Vernon
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Soccer/lacrosse field
• Tennis Complex
• Pick-up: The Quad by Somers Hall
• Drop-off: Soccer Field
• Stop Locations on Foggy Bottom
• 23rd and G Streets (Funger Hall)
• 2025 E Street (Red Cross Building)
University of Maryland,
College Park
College Park-U of Md. (Green Line)
University of Maryland,
College Park
Campus Locations
UMD Shuttle
• McKeldin Library (AEP)
• Eppley Recreation Center/
School of Public Health
• Free service shuttle from
Regents Garage to UMD Metro
stop
• NITE Ride offers curb-to-curb
service seven days a week from
5:30 PM to 7:30 AM
• Weight rooms and pools
• Dining Halls
• The Diner, South Campus Dining
Hall, 251 North, Maryland Hillel
University of Maryland,
College Park
• UMD Campus Police: (301) 405-3333
• UMD Campus Police (Non-emergency): (301) 405-3555
• Health Center: (301) 314-8180
Howard University
Shaw- Howard U (Green Line)
Howard University
Campus Locations
University Shuttle
• Founder’s Library (AEP)
• Columbia Heights (Shopping and
grocery stores)
• University Yard
• 21 stops including Shaw Metro
station
• Free for students
• .8 miles from main campus
• Contains all academic buildings
and the dining hall
Howard University
• Campus Escort Service: (202) 806-6655
• Public Safety Emergency Line: (202) 806-1085
• Hospital Services Bureau: (202) 806-1103
Georgetown University
Rosslyn (Silver, Green, Blue) to GUTS Bus
Georgetown University
Campus Locations
Services
• Lauinger Library (AEP)
• Student Health Center
• Yates Field House
• GUTS Bus
• Indoor track, pool, and tennis
courts
• Leo’s Foodcourt
• Meets in front of Kennedy Hall and
Henle hall
• Cycles every 15 minutes
• Delivers students to Rosslyn or
Dupont Circle Metro Stations
Georgetown University
• Department of Public Safety
• (202) 687-4343
• Student Neighborhood Assistance
• (202) 687-4560
• Georgetown Emergency Services
• (202) 687-4357
Fun Activities!
• SPORTS!!!
• Nationals, Wizards, Capitals
• Tickets can generally be found
for discount on campus or by
using Student/Military IDs
• Museums (Smithsonians are
free $$)
• Tour the Monuments
• Bikeshare is a great way to get
around
• M Street shopping and stores
• Hiking, Biking, and Running
(UMD)
Academic Habits
•First semester is stressful, but
don’t freak out!
Academic Habits:
Planning and Time Management
• 168 Hours in a Week
• 56 Hours for Sleep
• 112 Hours for the rest
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Classes
Homework/ Studying (Credit hours x2)
ROTC
Personal Time/Leisure
• Remember to have fun!
Academic Habits: Sleep
• 56 Hours per week
• That means 8 per night!!
• Establish a bedtime and wakeup routine
• Avoid blue light before sleep
• Avoid caffeine after 2 PM
• Restrict naps to 20 to 30 minutes
• Learning involves three neuronal processes:
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Acquisition of information
Consolidation
Recall
Lack of sleep drastically affects consolidation
Academic Habits: Studying
• Establish Objectives and create checklists
• Schedule specific times during your day to study
• Take a 10 minute break after hour of studying
• Flashcards, Mnemonics
• Visual association necessary for memory recall
• Use consistent, quiet spaces
• Review your class notes… this is critical!
Academic Habits:
Tests and Essays
• Essays
• Create a preliminary outline and research your sources early
• Keep a log of all consulted sources for Bibliographies or Works Cited pages
• Tests
• Begin studying 1-2 weeks in advance
• Consult your Teacher’s Assistants
• Eat protein rich foods and whole grains; avoid fatty foods and white flour
baked goods
• Come to the test 5-10 minutes early
UNIT Academic Policies
• MINIMUM STANDARDS: 2.75 GPA
• AEP Study Hours
• Two AEP sessions per week at host university
• Calc/Physics tutoring
• Monday-Thursday 1800-2000
That’s All Folks!