The start of a new semester can be both exciting and a little overwhelming. After a long break, getting back into the academic mindset takes some effort, and it’s normal to feel a mix of anticipation and anxiety. Whether you’re returning to high school, stepping into a new college semester, or beginning your first experience with higher education, one thing is clear being prepared makes all the difference. The fall semester is especially important because it often sets the foundation for your entire academic year. Starting strong can boost your confidence, help you build healthy habits, and make the rest of the year more manageable. With the right mindset and preparation, you can walk into the fall semester ready to take on any challenge that comes your way. Here’s a simple guide to help you prepare for the fall semester and stay ahead: 1. Get Organized Early Before classes begin, make sure your supplies and schedule are ready: Buy school supplies: notebooks, pens, folders, a pl...

Program Overview: The CUNY Service Corps will mobilize CUNY students, faculty and staff to work on projects that improve the short and long-term civic, economic and environmental sustainability of New York City and of its residents and communities. The program’s goals are three-fold: for students to make a meaningful difference through service while gaining valuable real-world work experience, earning a wage, and where appropriate, receiving college credit; for faculty members and staff, through their work with students in the program, to have additional opportunities to apply their expertise to addressing many of the city’s key challenges; and for residents, communities, and project sponsors to realize concrete benefits as a result of CUNY Service Corps projects. The program is organized around themes that represent both opportunity and need: A Healthier City: Corps members will address important community and public health issues, such as chronic disease management, childhood o...