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13 Tips to Avoid Extra Bad Luck Today


If you haven’t noticed yet, today is Friday the 13th, what many consider the unluckiest day of the year. The first week of eCore and eMajor classes also ends on this (supposedly) unluckiest of days. It seems the stars have aligned to set students up for some extra bad luck if they’re not careful. But fear not! We have your guide to avoiding the dreaded Friday the 13th curse - and starting your new classes off with only the best of luck!

Here are 13 tips to help eCore and eMajor students AVOID any extra bad luck today and the rest of the semester.
  1. Login to class! The first week of class is almost over. If you haven’t logged in yet - do it today! Here’s how to login for eCore and eMajor classes.
  2. Do your introduction activities. eCore and eMajor classes have a participation deadline of noon TODAY. Students who do not participate by the deadline will be reported non-attending, and some schools drop those students from class. That’s a surefire ticket to the bad luck train!

  3. Absolutely, under no circumstances, should you step on cracks of any sort today!

  4. Ask for help. Having trouble getting logged into class? Our helpdesk is open late this week, and our reps can walk you through it. Don’t cause yourself any more stress than you need to - call us! The luck fairies will reward you, we promise! 1-855-933-2673.
  5. Schedule your proctored exam. All eCore classes and some eMajor classes require at least one proctored experience during the term. Scheduling your exam now is a great way to set yourself up for a smooth (and bad luck-free) semester. Look for the “Smarterproctoring” button inside your course to find a testing location and make your appointment.
  6. If you see a black cat coming your way… RUN!! (In the other direction, obviously).
  7. Secure your textbooks and course materials. Most eCore classes include free digital textbooks (OERs). However, some courses require a lab kit purchase, and most eMajor classes require a textbook. If you haven’t already purchased your materials, you should do so ASAP. Starting off the semester behind is no way to avoid the bad luck curse. Textbook requirements are available here for eCore and eMajor.
  8. Familiarize yourself with academic resources. Even the best students need a little help occasionally, and it is helpful to know what support services are available to you and how to access them. Check out this blog for a summary of on-campus and online resources available to you as an online student.
  9. Avoid throwing or handling any hard or sharp objects in close proximity to mirrors today. One day of bad luck is enough - you don’t want seven years!
  10. Make a study plan. If you haven’t already done so, today is a great time to lay out your study plan for the semester. Think about your daily routine and carve out some time to designate as “study time”. Although these classes are online, some students find it helpful to have regular times allotted in their schedule to work on assignments. With work and families and other responsibilities, time can get away from you easily. Having a set study schedule is a good way to make sure you have the time to dedicate to school every week.
  11. If it’s raining - go OUTSIDE before opening your umbrella, and be sure to close it before re-entering the building. No one wants a wet floor OR the bad luck that comes with open umbrellas indoors.
  12. Follow us on social media! Social media is a great place to interact with other online students and to be “in the know” on important announcements related to your classes. You’ll also find helpful student success tips, motivational articles, and highlights of our online students and faculty. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and follow our PlaneteCampus blog.
  13. Last but certainly not least - if you happen to see a ladder, do not be tempted to test your limbo skills under it. Walk AROUND the ladder! I repeat - walk AROUND the ladder!

Follow these tips, and you should be off to a great start. Also, if you see any pennies laying around it wouldn’t hurt to pick them up (but only if it is on heads)!  Best of luck to all of our students this semester!

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Anonymous said…
Excellent tips!
January 13, 2017 at 2:50 PM
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