The Name Game
You and your student will both be meeting many new people this academic year. Here are some tricks to help you remember names:

• Unique Features. Focus on something interesting about the person, from hair color to a wacky interest they may have.
  
• Repetition. During your first meeting, repeat the person's name out loud ("It's really nice to meet you, Steph!"). Also, say the name to yourself several times during that first encounter.
  
• Mnemonic. Try turning the person's name into a mental image of an object. For instance, Steph sounds like "step" so this will remind you of her from now on.
• Associate. While repeating the name, try to associate the mnemonic with the person. Steph sounds like "step" so imagine her running up thestairs.
  
• Double Take. At the end of your initial encounter, repeat the person's name ("See you later, Steph!").
  
• Write it Down. And if your memory needs a nudge, write it down!

Practice the name game and soon you'll be a pro, able to remember the friends and professors that your student is talking about, as well as the people you meet on campus, too!