Commuter Connections

GET A SCOLARSHIP FOR THE FALL!

The GE Employee Federal Credit Union now has applications available for the 2010-2011 academic year! The requirements are simple, and beneficial to you.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be planning to attend college as a full-time undergraduate in the fall of 2010.
• Scholarship winners must be GEEFCU members by the time the scholarships are awarded.

Students are also eligible for  Value Checking, FREE for the first 4 years!

This account includes a Free Visa Cash and Check Card, Online Banker and Bill Payer.

 

Applications are available online at GEEFCU scholarship

Or call 800-992-8472 ext. 3009 for more information

 

Application Deadline is June 1, 2010

Student Today, Alumni Tomorrow- S.T.A.T

 

 

· Do you love to organize and plan events for your friends?

· Are you currently a Junior, Senior, or recent graduate?

· Would like to take on a leadership role while furthering your resume?

** If your answer is YES…. Email alumni@sacredheart.edu to find out more information about taking an active role in SHU’s brand new Young Alumni Program, Student Today, Alumni Tomorrow (S.T.A.T.)! ***

Now THIS is COOL!

As college students many of us get worried about our debts after graduation, YET we continue to pile on credit card/ store card debts to that. I'm not saying we can't go on a shopping spree once in a while, but we must do it when and only if we can afford to.

Below is a link, a very useful debt calculator that estimates your debt and how much you can save.

CHECK IT OUT!

http://cgi.money.cnn.com/tools/debtplanner/debtplanner.jsp

Ah College!

 

 

College can be a very scary, daunting experience for many incoming or transfer students, especially new commuter students. It is sometimes hard not to be able to  shard the most common college experience with students who live in dormitory. You feel left out in their inner circle. However, you should make your college experience what you want it to be, if you want to make friends make an effort to stay after school for club meeting and participate in on campus events. I know it sounds cheesy at times, but it will be beneficial to you, trust me in the end it will all be worth it.

Just remember, college is an excited time for you regardless if you are commuting to school or not. As a result, make your own college experience into something that is worth remembering!

-Valerie Duvelson

Meet a commuter peer!

My name is Crystal Carvalho and I will be a senior in the fall of 2010. I graduate in the spring of 2011 with my Bachelors in Biochemistry. I hope to get into pharmacy school in the New England area so that I can be a pharmacist. At SHU, I am a part of the Chemistry Club and Commuter Council. I was once the Commuter Life Assistant.  As my junior year is ending, I am getting applications done and applying for the PCAT (ugh!).

Besides being a full time student at Sacred Heart, I work two jobs. One of the jobs I have is working in a pharmacy and the other in a gym. I work at Stop and Shop pharmacy, for 3 years now, as a technician. I also work at Planet Fitness behind the front desk. I love both jobs, but most of my time is taken up with school and work. 

 In the end, all this keeping busy has helped me in managing my time. With some of the free time that I do get, I like to work out, hang out with friends, go shopping, see movies, and definitely enjoy the beach when it is nice out. 

 I am an active member of the  Commuter Council, so I hope that if any commuter need anything at all, have questions, comments, or just want to talk, I am always around. You can reach me at my email: carvalhoc@sacredheart.edu.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT & SAVING MONEY WHEN YOU DRIVE

Before Beginning the Journey

 

• Avoid using the car for short trips that you could walk. Excessive idling wastes fuel. Starting and stopping an engine also uses a load of fuel.

•  Check the tire pressure; ensure it is set to the manufacturer's recommended PSI. These labels are located on the inside pillar of the driver's door. A simple air gauge is enough; air pumps are common at most gas stations

•  Remove any excess weight from the vehicle. The heavier the vehicle the more fuel it will require to get moving.

• Remove any items of drag from the exterior of your vehicle; these include flags or unnecessary stick on items. A small flag typically found during a sports event reduces fuel economy.

While  You're Driving:

 

• Avoid stop and go driving, smooth driving is not only relaxing, but encourages safety and better fuel economy
• Avoid the A/C at all costs. This convenient device is proven to be the most significant drain on one's fuel economy, up to 5MPG. Keeping the windows down at low speeds is the best course of action. However at high speeds the increased acronymic drag becomes an issue. Ideally opening the windows intermittently to freshen the vehicle will produce the best results.
• Fast aggressive music has been shown to cause driver's to grow lead feat, easy listening will save you money.
• When encountering hills, the trick is to build up speed before you encounter an incline and try not to accelerate when you’re on it.

Remember that while each of these recommendations helps, taken together you will begin to notice a real impact on your fuel economy.

 

 

 

Before Beginning the Journey

 

• Avoid using the car for short trips that you could walk. Excessive idling wastes fuel. Starting and stopping an engine also uses a load of fuel.

•  Check the tire pressure; ensure it is set to the manufacturer's recommended PSI. These labels are located on the inside pillar of the driver's door. A simple air gauge is enough; air pumps are common at most gas stations

•  Remove any excess weight from the vehicle. The heavier the vehicle the more fuel it will require to get moving.

• Remove any items of drag from the exterior of your vehicle; these include flags or unnecessary stick on items. A small flag typically found during a sports event reduces fuel economy.

While  You're Driving:

 

• Avoid stop and go driving, smooth driving is not only relaxing, but encourages safety and better fuel economy
• Avoid the A/C at all costs. This convenient device is proven to be the most significant drain on one's fuel economy, up to 5MPG. Keeping the windows down at low speeds is the best course of action. However at high speeds the increased acronymic drag becomes an issue. Ideally opening the windows intermittently to freshen the vehicle will produce the best results.
• Fast aggressive music has been shown to cause driver's to grow lead feat, easy listening will save you money.
• When encountering hills, the trick is to build up speed before you encounter an incline and try not to accelerate when you’re on it.

Remember that while each of these recommendations helps, taken together you will begin to notice a real impact on your fuel economy.

 

 

 

UPCOMING LEADERSHIP OPPOURTUNITIES!

Looking to get involved on campus? Well look no further! Every year SHU offers exciting leadership oppourtunities over the summer for students who want to share their experiences, gain valuable leadership skills and meet new people.

Some upcoming oppourtunities you DO NOT want to miss out on:

Become an Orientation Leader

Application Deadline is Tuesday March 16!

If you have any questions about the position Contact:
ROB (napolitanor@sacredheart.edu)
or
ERIN (schneppe@sacredheart.edu)

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Become a Summer Resident Assistant

Application Deadline is Tuesday MARCH16

The amazing thing about this position as a commuter is that you do not have to live on campus prior to your application to apply.

Minimum Requirements

• Summer availability as noted below
• Must not have any active judicial sanctions
• Strong desire to learn new processes in the Office of Residential Life 
• Ability to work in a group setting and individually

for more information on the position visit:

https://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/23275_summer_resident_assistants.cfm

 

 

 

 

Welcome to the SHU commuting community!

The SHU Commuter Council's has constantly worked to provide for the needs of our members by, providing leadership opportunities and addressing their concerns. Additionally, we seek to foster a feeling of good-will between the commuter and residential communities.

We focus on reaching out to commuters at Sacred Heart and helping them get involved in different organizations and activities offered on campus. We want to make commuters feel more a part of the college life and experience.

Recently we have revamped our mode of operation in an effort to reach out more and communicate more through various mediums to SHU commuters.

We will now offer:

• One on one sessions with commuters who would like to be more involved on campus but is just not sure how to go about it. If you can’t make it on campus on a particular day to go over what’s available, NO PROBLEM, we can do this online also at a convenient time for you and the Commuter Connection peer.
• Updates on what’s happening in the life of commuters
• Updates on new leadership opportunities
• Links to traffic/ MTA/ and GBTA

 

Often times as commuters our main concern is getting to class and leaving for work, however; SHU provides a wide range of activities for students, whether you are interested in just having fun and meeting new people or gain leadership experiences. Become a Leader on the go today! Get Involved!

We are here for YOU, so if there are any concerns related to commuter life, or anything you would like to see done please feel free to leave a comment, send an email or reach us via Facebook.

CONTACT US TODAY ON HOW TO BECOME A LEADER ON THE GO!