Time Management and Study Habits C/LTC Steele C/MAJ Bates
Welcome to College Freedom & Responsibility Parents are not looking over your shoulder No constraints Parties New “friends” More parties Many new “friends”
Time Management Personal Calendar Assignments Exams ROTC events Work Schedule Don’t bite off more than you can chew Backwards Planning
Bad Example PT: Do I want to get up this early? Do I have to buy books? Sleep in the dorm Class Beer and my Xbox 360 (You are underage) Copy and paste a paper Sleep
Good Example PT Hygiene & Breakfast Class Lunch & studying in the Cadet lounge Work Time with friends Homework Sleep
Study Habits Never had to study before? Let us introduce you to Problems and Stats. Location and your surroundings is IMPORTANT. Assign time into your schedule. Do not procrastinate. Come utilize the BRAEC. Tutors are free. The Writing Center is free. Your upper classmen will help for free.
Things to Remember Cadets are PAID to attend college. Don’t waste this time and money. Socializing is great and an important part of college, but keep your eye on the prize. If you have to ask yourself “Is this a good idea?” It isn’t. GPA is IMPORTANT! It is the easiest portion of accessions.