Surviving College Presented by Annie Jones

Take care of yourself! Eat well and regularly Get restful sleep often Develop an exercise routine or activity Celebrate the joy in your life Eat well and regularly – make healthy choices when you can try to avoid processed or fast foods try not to skip meals watch out for caffeine – seems like a good boost when you need it, but it can actually increase your anxiety levels and/or make you tired or disturb your sleep (remember that it’s a drug) Get restful sleep often Develop an exercise routine or activity Celebrate the joy in your life

Get Organized Create: Use: Day planner Syllabus Three-ring binder Computer folders/files Study space

Balance School Work Family Friends Obligations Body and mind

Go to EVERY class You’ll be more connected Get to know the instructor and make sure they know you Get what you pay for

Do your part Learn to adapt quickly to instructors Be prepared for class – read, complete assignments, and TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF by exercising, eating, and sleeping Sit in the front …it’s not nerdy! Be a good group member Get there on time…better yet, be early Participate in class – instructors will notice Communicate with your instructors – ask questions, go to office hours, talk to them if you’re having problems in and/or outside the class

Active learning Know how you learn best Know what doesn’t work for you Set goals & prioritize Ask questions Study with peers Take notes that make sense to you & go over them right after class Don’t cram!

Note-Taking Practice active listening Note taking = focus Process information as you write it down – it’s only helpful later if it makes sense to you Listen for important points your instructor will repeat, emphasize and give other verbal cues Make them logical & legible Go over them after class to reinforce the material Get notes from a classmate if you miss a class – don’t be shy about asking them to clarify information

Remember, we’re here to support you… Meet with or talk to your TRiO counselor at least once each month during the semester Talk to one of us before you’re overwhelmed Academics Personal life