2. Most of the time we struggle toMost of the time we struggle to
create a balance between:create a balance between:
1.1. Our Needs: everyday tasksOur Needs: everyday tasks
2.2. Our Desires: enjoyable timesOur Desires: enjoyable times
3.3. Our Obligations: trying to fulfillOur Obligations: trying to fulfill
successfully the expectationssuccessfully the expectations
of others, going to school andof others, going to school and
doing well for self and parentsdoing well for self and parents
3. BUILDING A SCHEDULEBUILDING A SCHEDULE
Keep a Date Book or Planner (include aKeep a Date Book or Planner (include a
pen or pencil)pen or pencil)
Set Daily and Weekly GoalsSet Daily and Weekly Goals
Prioritize GoalsPrioritize Goals
4. ANALYZING YOUR TIMEANALYZING YOUR TIME
Keep track of how you are usingKeep track of how you are using
your timeyour time
What time of day do you do yourWhat time of day do you do your
best workbest work
How much time is wasted inHow much time is wasted in
other areasother areas
5. Organizing Your TimeOrganizing Your Time
Use your studentUse your student
planner/calendar all the timeplanner/calendar all the time
Record due dates, papers,Record due dates, papers,
projects, exams and quizzesprojects, exams and quizzes
Schedule study timeSchedule study time
Keep an ongoing to do listKeep an ongoing to do list
Reward yourselfReward yourself
6. Balance College, Work & FamilyBalance College, Work & Family
Work no more than 20 hours perWork no more than 20 hours per
week.week.
Work on campus if possible.Work on campus if possible.
Commuters: build in study time atCommuters: build in study time at
school.school.
Use commuting time effectivelyUse commuting time effectively
Communicate with family regardingCommunicate with family regarding
time restraints for school.time restraints for school.
8. TIPS FOR SUCCEEDINGTIPS FOR SUCCEEDING
ACADEMICALLYACADEMICALLY
Take responsibility for your ownTake responsibility for your own
learninglearning
Use the college resources, i.e., LRCUse the college resources, i.e., LRC
Make an informed decision whenMake an informed decision when
choosing a majorchoosing a major
Take some courses in your intendedTake some courses in your intended
major as early as you canmajor as early as you can
Appreciate your time in college, takeAppreciate your time in college, take
risks and expand your horizonsrisks and expand your horizons
Go abroadGo abroad
Keep a positive attitudeKeep a positive attitude
9. Connecting with yourConnecting with your
Professors….DO:Professors….DO:
Listen, observe, and followListen, observe, and follow
instructionsinstructions
Complete assignments as specifiedComplete assignments as specified
Learn to recognize and tolerate anLearn to recognize and tolerate an
instructor’s idiosyncrasiesinstructor’s idiosyncrasies
Be open-minded and patientBe open-minded and patient
You cannot change an instructor’sYou cannot change an instructor’s
attitude or approachattitude or approach
Ask questions in class concerningAsk questions in class concerning
topics that you do not understandtopics that you do not understand
10. Do Not:Do Not:
Make excusesMake excuses
Rest or recline on your deskRest or recline on your desk
during classduring class
Be tardy to class or skip classBe tardy to class or skip class
Rationalize your shortcomingsRationalize your shortcomings
by saying, “Everybody is failingby saying, “Everybody is failing
the class.”the class.”
This is college not high schoolThis is college not high school
11. Tips for avoiding ProbationTips for avoiding Probation
Be aware thatBe aware that
there usuallythere usually
are not manyare not many
teststests
Do not stay upDo not stay up
all nightall night
Plan ahead forPlan ahead for
projects &projects &
research papersresearch papers
Keep up withKeep up with
your syllabusyour syllabus
Do get to knowDo get to know
your professorsyour professors
Do get involvedDo get involved
in activities atin activities at
your collegeyour college
(support)(support)
GO TO CLASSGO TO CLASS
12. HomeworkHomework
Develop a “Time ManagementDevelop a “Time Management
Schedule” (Computer Generated)Schedule” (Computer Generated)
Include classes(w/times), workInclude classes(w/times), work
schedule, Study time, Homeworkschedule, Study time, Homework
time and fun time. Due:time and fun time. Due: 9/22/159/22/15
