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WISH
Workshop in Studying Here @
SMCC
COLLEGE TRANSITIONS AND TIME MANAGEMENT
College Transitions
What is the difference between high school and
college?
Major Differences
High School Collegefree expensiverequired optionalfull time full or part timedecisions/dependent independent
Structure
High School Collegesize of campus many
buildings/facilitiespopulation/homogeneous more diverseclass schedule 30hours/wk 12-16
hours/week
Sample Class ScheduleTime Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
8
9
10 Eng 111 ACSS 104
Eng111 ACSS
104
Eng 111
11 Mat 020 Mat 020 Mat 020
12 Lunch Lunch Lunch
1 Hty 131 Art 151 Hty 131 Hty 131
2 Art 151
3 Art 151
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5
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Sample Class Schedule with WorkTime Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
8
9 WORK
10 Eng 111 ACSS 104
Eng111 ACSS 104 Eng 111
11 Mat 020 Mat 020 Mat 020
12 work Lunch Lunch Lunch
1 Hty 131 Art 151 Hty 131 Hty 131
2 Art 151
3 Art 151
4
5 WORK
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Sample Class Schedule with all CommitmentsTime Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
8
9 brkfast brkfast brkfast brkfast brkfast brkfast work
10 laundry Eng 111 ACSS 104
Eng111 ACSS 104 Eng 111
11 pay bills Mat 020 Mat 020 Mat 020
12 work lunch lunch Lunch lunch lunch
1 Hty 131 Art 151 Hty 131 work out Hty 131
2 Art 151 work out
3 study Art 151 study
4 work out study study
5 work
6 dinner dinner dinner dinner dinner dinner
7 relax relax relax relax relax relax
8 club study
9 social social
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Faculty
High School CollegeRemind you about assignments Expect you to rely on
syllabus Approach you if you need help Expect you to ask
questionsWill give you notes if absent Expect you to get notes on
ownHelp make connections Expect you to find
connections
Grades
High School Collegeall assignments graded see syllabusextra credit available rarely availabledeadlines flexible dead grandmother clausetests frequent (chapters) exams infrequent
/cumulative
Tips for success
Learn to manage your timeAsk questionsSet goalsStretchSeek balance
Why is time management important in college?
Time Management
What are your time wasters?
Time Management Helps you maintain balance between
academic and outside activities Eliminates last minute cramming Improves concentration Reduces stress A life long skill You remain locus of control- Me,
INC
Procrastination
“ The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” anonymous
Three common behaviors
Problem Procrastination
Avoidance
Negative self-talk
Solution Learn to plan, plan
to learn
Commit to tasks and reward yourself
Turn it in to positive phrasing
Overcoming procrastination
Prioritize. Make a day planner part of your system and cross off completed tasks.
Is this a good place to study?Take control of your study environment
Pace yourselfBreak larger tasks in to smaller, more manageable ones
Trade time
don’t steal it
Be flexible- assess the situation
But hold yourself accountable
Is there a relationship between stress and how you manage your time?
Manage time, manage stress Be realistic about time
commitments Learn to say “no” Make time for sleep Focus on one task at a time
Be aware of your best time to study
Personal preference
Start with easy tasks first
Get simple tasks out of the way quickly to give time to focus on larger or more complex jobs. Feel sense of accomplishment that builds confidence
Start with the more
challenging task first Tackle the challenge
first and leave the easier tasks for later. Sense of relief and reduced stress
Reward yourself Make reward comparable to task