Balancing the Books: Ways to Succeed/Destress During Exam Season

By: Jill Baldassini

Exam season is right around the corner for most students,  and with it comes long hours at the library and some late- night studying. While maintaining good grades is important, so is prioritizing your well-being and mental health. By feeling good physically and emotionally, is a key part of academic success. 

Getting Enough Sleep 

It is so important to get a full night's rest (~7-9 hours), especially the night before an exam. If you feel too groggy and sluggish, you will most likely won’t remember everything you’ve studied the night before. A well rested brain is much more effective at retaining information and staying focused. 

Eating Meals 

I know that when trying to cram for a big exam, it can be easy to forget to eat meals and just eat quick snacks to satisfy your hunger. This is definitely a temporary solution; however, eating a balanced meal can be more beneficial. Your brain needs healthy food to function, so make sure you're drinking water and not just drinking energy drinks or coffee. This can lead to becoming tired faster. 


Being Active/Taking Breaks 

When you study for hours on end it can lead to burnout. So it's important to take some time away from studying to refresh. A good way to do that could be by keeping your body moving like going on a walk, going to the gym, or stretching - to clear the mind. I sometimes like to go with a friend too for a mental reset! 

Talking to Friends 

This ties with taking breaks, but I find it's important to still connect with friends and family. This helps me get my mind off studying for a little bit and to not feel so isolated. I know when I'm stressed it is nice to check in on a friend to catch up and see how they are doing and can help you recharge. 


Overall, when exams come up, make sure to always check in on yourself and do what feels best for you. It's so crucial to give yourself the time and energy to take care of yourself so you can perform at your best in all aspects, not just academically. Lastly, remember that you’ve got this! Don’t forget to give yourself some grace. 




Next Week: WiB x TTI

Happy Wednesday!!

Thank you all for joining us this Monday for our general body meeting! We hope you enjoyed learning all about TJX's values and their wonderful job opportunities. If you found any of the intern's jobs interesting, be sure to check out handshake for their Summer 2025 Internship. Feel free to reach out to laurie_lynch@tjx.com or roni_nelson@tjx.com if you have any questions. 

If you happened to miss the meeting, don't fret and click here to see the recording!


Our next meeting will be held onMonday, September 30th at 7pm in Flavin Auditorium (Isenberg 137). At this meeting, we will be joined by Caitlyn Rosello, a fellow UMass WIB alum and a TTI recruiter. She will be sharing insights on company's $13.3 billion success in cordless technology across industries like construction and consumer markets. She will also be sharing some valuable interview prep, so be ready to take notes if you so please.

If you are not able to join us in person next Monday, please feel free to join us on Zoom!
Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/96705375240 
Meeting ID: 967 0537 5240
 

Committee Sign Ups:

Marketing Committee: If you are looking to get more involved in WiB and are interested in marketing, fill out this form. Their first meeting will be TODAY, September 25th at 7pm in Isenberg room N145.

Community Service Committee: If you are looking to get more involved in both the on and off-campus community through WiB, fill out this form. Their first meeting will be Wednesday, October 9th at 7pm in Isenberg room N145.

Peer Mentorship: If you are looking for guidance from an older WiB member with making your schedule, finding and using Isenberg resources, or just want to get to know other members, fill out this form. This is the perfect opportunity to meet WIB members in a smaller setting. The deadline to fill the form out is September 29th, so make sure to fill it out as soon as possible!

Reminders:

Membership Dues: Dues for the year are $10. Paying these gains you access to joining the committee meetings, special events (field trips and social events), makes you a first consideration when applying for E-Board, allows you to put “Active Member of WiB” on your resume, and access to the WiB Membership Packet. You can do this one of two ways: 

  • Venmo @IsenbergWiB with your full name and UMass Email

  • Bring cash to our next meeting and sign excel sheet at end of meeting!

Social Events: Our social events committee is starting to plan for the year and they want to hear your ideas! Fill out this form to input your suggestions!

Podcast: Our podcast called "Out of Office (with WiB)" is back! Be sure to check out the most recent epsiode: "S. 2 Ep. 1- Internships, Travels, and Transitioning Back to Campus Life w/ Megan & Callie". You can listen to it on Spotify or Apple podcasts!


We can't wait to see you all next week!


As a reminder, all are welcome at our WiB meetings, regardless of your major- so make sure to bring your friends and anyone else interested in joining.

If you would like to learn more about WiB, check out our website and follow our Instagram (@IsenbergWiB), where we post regular updates about meetings, events and opportunities.  

UMass Opportunities

Minutemen Equity Fund: MEF is an autonomous student-run fund that seeks to prepare members for competitive careers in finance, and other related fields. They recently opened applications to their eight week Diversity Development Program (DDP) for this fall! This program is intended for freshmen of any major and offers hands-on equity research experience, 1:1 mentorship from a senior member in the fund, and an opportunity for a final round Junior Analyst interview. Their applications for the program are due September 30th at 11:59 PM and can be found here.

Minutemen Fixed Income Fund: The Minutemen Fixed Income Fund is currently seeking applications for their diversity program, DIFI. With their guidance and support, MFIF analysts find jobs and internships in some of the most competitive fields, including Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, Research, and Asset Management. The DIFI program takes place every fall to introduce diverse freshmen and sophomores to financial research, specifically in fixed income. The program requires no prior financial skills or experience, only a desire to learn. The DIFI Program consists of weekly meetings, speaker sessions, networking, shadowing, and 1 on 1 support, all designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed for success. At the end of the program, students will have the opportunity to participate in a final round interview for a Junior Analyst position. Please see their website if interested or email minutemenfixedincomefund@gmail.com with any questions. Applications can be found here and are due by Monday September 30th at 11:59.

Protect our Breasts Club: Protect our Breasts aims to share the conversation about chemicals in everyday products found on the grocery shelves that contribute to breast cancer; empowering women to make safer choices to protect their breasts during the most vulnerable periods of their lives. If you're looking to make better choices, you can stay informed on updates and future meetings by signing up for their email list here.

Women of Isenberg Conference: Join the 2025 Women of Isenberg Conference Student Ambassador Program! This event will be held on February 15th, 2025 and Student Ambassadors will moderate a panel at the conference as well as help with other pre conference and day of logistical tasks. This is a great opportunity to network with industry professionals and distinguished alumni! This position is open to UMass Amherst students. Please feel free to contact them at womenofisenberg@isenberg.umass.edu with any additional questions or for more information! Apply here by October 2nd.

Additional Opportunities

ArcLight Consulting: Interested working in software consulting in a fast paced but fun environment? Arc Light Consulting is the perfect place for WIB members and is now recruiting for summer 2025 full time roles. Lisa Freeley, a WIB alum will be at the Isenberg Career Fair to talk more and answer any questions so make sure to stop by their table! Check out handshake to view their opportunities or message Lisa on LinkedIn.
 

Citi Global Wealth: Are you a current junior interested in working with Citi Wealth in the future? Apply for their summer analyst programs now! The process is a rolling basis, so interested candidates should apply as soon as possible. If interested, feel free to reach out to Caroline Tierney, a WIB alum and current analyst here.

LATAM Summer Analyst: application
NAM-NYC Summer Analyst: application
NAM-Miami Summer Analyst: application
NAM-Beverly Hills Summer Analyst: application

EY Internship: Interested in working at EY in the future or over the summer? Visit handshake to check out all the amazing opportunities they have! Their application deadline is September 18th. Feel free to reach out to Ryan Rich if you have any questions: ryan.rich@ey.com or connect with Julia and Maryanne on LinkedIn!

SeaBoard International Forest Products: Interested in working in a trading firm in the future? Make sure to visit handshake or forward a resume directly to Julia.

TOMORROW: WiB x TJX

Happy Sunday!!

We hope you all had an amazing week! Thank you again for joining us for our second meeting of the semester! We hope you had a fun time learning all about WIB and the wonderful internship opportunties Liberty Mutual has to offer.

If you happened to miss the meeting, don't fret and click here to see the recording!


Our next meeting will be held tomorrow Monday, September 23rd at 7pm in Flavin Auditorium (Isenberg 137). Here, we will be welcoming Laurie Lynch to come speak, a TJX recruiter. She will be holding an interactive panel with a group of interns to discuss the amazing opportunities TJX has along with Q&A session at the end, so make sure to come with questions!

If you are not able to join us in person next Monday, please feel free to join us on Zoom!
Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/96705375240 
Meeting ID: 967 0537 5240

Committee Sign Ups:

Marketing Committee: If you are looking to get more involved in WiB and are interested in marketing, fill out this form.
Community Service Committee: If you are looking to get more involved in both the on and off-campus community through WiB, fill out this form.
Peer Mentorship: If you are looking for guidance from an older WiB member with making your schedule, finding and using Isenberg resources, or just want to get to know other members, fill out this form. This is the perfect opportunity to meet WIB members in a smaller setting. The deadline to fill the form out is September 29th, so make sure to fill it out as soon as possible!

WiB Reminders:

Membership Dues: Dues for the year are $10. Paying these gains you access to joining the committee meetings, special events (field trips and social events), makes you a first consideration when applying for E-Board, allows you to put “Active Member of WiB” on your resume, and access to the WiB Membership Packet. You can do this one of two ways: 

  • Venmo @IsenbergWiB with your full name and UMass Email

  • Bring cash to our next meeting and sign excel sheet at end of meeting!

Social Events: Our social events committee is starting to plan for the year and they want to hear your ideas! Fill out this form to input your suggestions!

Etiquette Dinner: Join us for a 4-course UMass Dining Catered dinner where we will hear from Dr. Melissa Baker about proper etiquette in a restaurant setting! You will also have the opportunity to network with other female professors at your table! Only 50 spaces are available so register asap: here. 

We can't wait to see you all tomorrow!


As a reminder, all are welcome at our WiB meetings, regardless of your major- so make sure to bring your friends and anyone else interested in joining.

If you would like to learn more about WiB, check out our website and follow our Instagram (@IsenbergWiB), where we post regular updates about meetings, events and opportunities.  

UMass Opportunities

Isenberg Insurance Academy: The Isenberg Insurance Academy is now accepting applications for our Junior Analyst Program! As a Junior Analyst, you will work on two projects—one each semester—and gain access to exclusive speaker events, networking opportunities, social gatherings, and professional workshops. This role serves as excellent preparation for our Senior Analyst Program. If interested, apply here. Junior Analyst Applications are due September 25th.


Isenberg Career Day: Interested in interning this summer or practicing your networking skills? Attend the Isenberg School of Management Career Day THIS week on September 24 and 25th from 11am-3pm in the Campus Center Auditorium.

Register for Day 1 here and Day 2 here!


Minutemen Fixed Income Fund: The Minutemen Fixed Income Fund is currently seeking applications for their diversity program, DIFI. With their guidance and support, MFIF analysts find jobs and internships in some of the most competitive fields, including Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, Research, and Asset Management. The DIFI program takes place every fall to introduce diverse freshmen and sophomores to financial research, specifically in fixed income. The program requires no prior financial skills or experience, only a desire to learn. The DIFI Program consists of weekly meetings, speaker sessions, networking, shadowing, and 1 on 1 support, all designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed for success. At the end of the program, students will have the opportunity to participate in a final round interview for a Junior Analyst position. Please see their website if interested or email minutemenfixedincomefund@gmail.com with any questions. Applications can be found here and are due by Monday September 30th at 11:59.

Women of Isenberg Conference: Join the 2025 Women of Isenberg Conference Student Ambassador Program! This event will be held on February 15th, 2025 and Student Ambassadors will moderate a panel at the conference as well as help with other pre conference and day of logistical tasks. This is a great opportunity to network with industry professionals and distinguished alumni! This position is open to UMass Amherst students. Please feel free to contact them at womenofisenberg@isenberg.umass.edu with any additional questions or for more information! Apply here by October 2nd.

Additional Opportunities

Liberty Mutual: Interested in working at Liberty Mutual? Make sure to visit their website here to check out all their amazing job opportunities. Feel free to reach out to Alyssa.Nogueira@libertymutual.com if you have any questions.

ArcLight Consulting: Interested working in software consulting in a fast paced but fun environment? Arc Light Consulting is the perfect place for WIB members and is now recruiting for summer 2025 full time roles. Lisa Freeley, a WIB alum will be at the Isenberg Career Fair to talk more and answer any questions so make sure to stop by their table! Check out handshake to view their opportunities or message Lisa on LinkedIn.

Citi Global Wealth: Are you a current junior interested in working with Citi Wealth in the future? Apply for their summer analyst programs now! The process is a rolling basis, so interested candidates should apply as soon as possible. If interested, feel free to reach out to Caroline Tierney, a WIB alum and current analyst here.

LATAM Summer Analyst: application
NAM-NYC Summer Analyst: application
NAM-Miami Summer Analyst: application
NAM-Beverly Hills Summer Analyst: application

EY Internship: Interested in working at EY in the future or over the summer? Visit handshake to check out all the amazing opportunities they have! Their application deadline is September 18th. Feel free to reach out to Ryan Rich if you have any questions: ryan.rich@ey.com or connect with Julia and Maryanne on LinkedIn!

SeaBoard International Forest Products: Interested in working in a trading firm in the future? Visit Julia Stabile, a recruiter at SIFP, at the Isenberg Career Fair on September 24th. If you can't make it, make sure to visit handshake or forward a resume directly to Julia.

Next Week: WiB x TJX

Happy Wednesday!!

Thank you all for joining us for our second meeting of the semester! We hope you had a fun time learning all about WIB and the amazing subcommittees you can join!

We also had the lovely opportunity to have Liberty Mutual come and present about their company and the opportunities they have available. If you are interested, make sure to visit their website here to check out all their amazing job opportunities. Feel free to reach out to Alyssa.Nogueira@libertymutual.comif you have any questions or connect with Alyssa and Hailey on LinkedIn.

If you happened to miss the meeting, don't fret and clickhere to see the recording!

Our next meeting will be held onMonday, September 23rd at 7pm in Flavin Auditorium (Isenberg 137). During this meeting we will be welcoming Laurie Lynch, a TJX recruiter. She will be bringing along a group of interns to discuss the amazing opportunities TJX has along with an interactive Q&A session at the end, so make sure to come with questions!

If you are not able to join us in person next Monday, please feel free to join us on Zoom!
Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/96705375240 
Meeting ID: 967 0537 5240

Committee Sign Ups:

Marketing Committee: If you are looking to get more involved in WiB and are interested in marketing, fill out this form.
Community Service Committee: If you are looking to get more involved in both the on and off-campus community through WiB, fill out this form.
Peer Mentorship: If you are looking for guidance from an older WiB member with making your schedule, finding and using Isenberg resources, or just want to get to know other members, fill out this form. This is the perfect opportunity to meet WIB members in a smaller setting. The deadline to fill the form out is September 29th, so make sure to fill it out as soon as possible!

Reminders:

Membership Dues: Dues for the year are $10. Paying these gains you access to joining the committee meetings, special events (field trips and social events), makes you a first consideration when applying for E-Board, allows you to put “Active Member of WiB” on your resume, and access to the WiB Membership Packet. You can do this one of two ways: 

  • Venmo @IsenbergWiB with your full name and UMass Email

  • Bring cash to our next meeting and sign excel sheet at end of meeting!

Social Events: Our social events committee is starting to plan for the year and they want to hear your ideas! Fill out this form to input your suggestions!

Etiquette Dinner: Join us for a 4-course UMass Dining Catered dinner where we will hear from Dr. Melissa Baker about proper etiquette in a restaurant setting! You will also have the opportunity to network with other female professors at your table! Only 50 spaces are available so register asap: here. 

We can't wait to see you all next week!


As a reminder, all are welcome at our WiB meetings, regardless of your major- so make sure to bring your friends and anyone else interested in joining.

If you would like to learn more about WiB, check out our website and follow our Instagram (@IsenbergWiB), where we post regular updates about meetings, events and opportunities.  

UMass Opportunities

Isenberg Sustainability Club: Are you interested in sustainability and how to you apply that into your future career? If so, come to the ISBC's first general body meeting this Thursday, September 19th from 7-8pm in Isenberg rm 118. See this flyer for more information. 

Isenberg Career Day: Interested in interning this summer or practicing your networking skills? Attend the Isenberg School of Management Career Day on September 24 and 25th from 11am-3pm in the Campus Center Auditorium.

Register for Day 1 here and Day 2 here!


Minutemen Fixed Income Fund: The Minutemen Fixed Income Fund is currently seeking applications for their diversity program, DIFI. With their guidance and support, MFIF analysts find jobs and internships in some of the most competitive fields, including Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, Research, and Asset Management. The DIFI program takes place every fall to introduce diverse freshmen and sophomores to financial research, specifically in fixed income. The program requires no prior financial skills or experience, only a desire to learn. The DIFI Program consists of weekly meetings, speaker sessions, networking, shadowing, and 1 on 1 support, all designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed for success. At the end of the program, students will have the opportunity to participate in a final round interview for a Junior Analyst position. Please see their website if interested or email minutemenfixedincomefund@gmail.com with any questions. Applications can be found here and are due by Monday September 30th at 11:59.

Women of Isenberg Conference: Join the 2025 Women of Isenberg Conference Student Ambassador Program! This event will be held on February 15th, 2025 and Student Ambassadors will moderate a panel at the conference as well as help with other pre conference and day of logistical tasks. This is a great opportunity to network with industry professionals and distinguished alumni! This position is open to UMass Amherst students. Please feel free to contact them at womenofisenberg@isenberg.umass.edu with any additional questions or for more information! Apply here by October 2nd.

Additional Opportunities

ArcLight Consulting: Interested working in software consulting in a fast paced but fun environment? Arc Light Consulting is the perfect place for WIB members and is now recruiting for summer 2025 full time roles. Lisa Freeley, a WIB alum will be at the Isenberg Career Fair to talk more and answer any questions so make sure to stop by their table! Check out handshake to view their opportunities or message Lisa on LinkedIn.
 

Citi Global Wealth: Are you a current junior interested in working with Citi Wealth in the future? Apply for their summer analyst programs now! The process is a rolling basis, so interested candidates should apply as soon as possible. If interested, feel free to reach out to Caroline Tierney, a WIB alum and current analyst here.

LATAM Summer Analyst: application
NAM-NYC Summer Analyst: application
NAM-Miami Summer Analyst: application
NAM-Beverly Hills Summer Analyst: application

EY Internship: Interested in working at EY in the future or over the summer? Visit handshake to check out all the amazing opportunities they have! Their application deadline is September 18th. Feel free to reach out to Ryan Rich if you have any questions: ryan.rich@ey.com or connect with Julia and Maryanne on LinkedIn!

SeaBoard International Forest Products: Interested in working in a trading firm in the future? Visit Julia Stabile, a recruiter at SIFP, at the Isenberg Career Fair on September 24th. If you can't make it, make sure to visit handshake or forward a resume directly to Julia.

TOMORROW: WiB x Liberty Mutual

Happy Sunday!!

Thank you again for joining us last week for our first meeting of the semester! We also enjoyed meeting some new faces at the expo this past Wednesday. We hope you enjoyed learning all about WiB and the exciting things we have planned for this year. We cannot wait to get started!
 

As a reminder, our next meeting will be held TOMORROW, Monday, September 16th at 7pm in Flavin Auditorium (Isenberg 137). At this meeting we will be welcoming Alyssa Nogueira, a UMass alum and a recruiter for Liberty Mutual. She will be leading us through a fun interactive presentation titled "Leveraging Your Values in Your Job Search". Be sure to come so you can learn some key strategies for the Isenberg Career Fair and when looking for internships! We will also be launching our subcommittee information so make sure to attend if you are interested!

If you are not able to join us in person next Monday, please feel free to join us on Zoom!
Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/96705375240 
Meeting ID: 967 0537 5240

 

Reminders:

Membership Dues: Dues for the year are $10. Paying these gains you access to joining the committee meetings, special events (field trips and social events), makes you a first consideration when applying for E-Board, allows you to put “Active Member of WiB” on your resume, and access to the WiB Membership Packet. You can do this one of two ways: 

  • Venmo @IsenbergWiB with your full name and UMass Email

  • Bring cash to our next meeting and sign excel sheet at end of meeting!

Membership Points:We value your dedication to us! As a reward, for all the clubs and events you attend, you will earn points throughout the semester. These points can help you maintainactive membership status (15 pts a semester), earn special prizes at the end of the semester, and give you an upper hand when applying for eboard positions in the future!

This year membership points are as follows:

  • General Body Meetings: In Person- 2 points

  • General Body Meetings: On Zoom- 1 point

  • Committee Meetings- 2 points

  • Committee Events- 3 points

  • Social Events- 3 points

  • Peer Mentorship Events- 3 points

  • Workshops and Information Sessions- 3 points


We can't wait to see you tomorrow!


As a reminder, all are welcome at our WiB meetings, regardless of your major- so make sure to bring your friends and anyone else interested in joining.

If you would like to learn more about WiB, check out our website and follow our Instagram (@IsenbergWiB), where we post regular updates about meetings, events and opportunities.  

UMass Opportunities

Isenberg Career Day: Interested in interning this summer or practicing your networking skills? Attend the Isenberg School of Management Career Day on September 24 and 25th from 11am-3pm in the Campus Center Auditorium.

Register for Day 1 here and Day 2 here!
 

Additional Opportunities

EY Internship: Interested in working at EY in the future or over the summer? Visit handshake to check out all the amazing opportunities they have! Their application deadline is September 18th. Feel free to reach out to Ryan Rich if you have any questions: ryan.rich@ey.com or connect with Julia and Maryanne on LinkedIn!