WISH Workshop in Studying SMCC

COLLEGE TRANSITIONS AND TIME MANAGEMENT

College Transitions What is the difference between high school and college?

Major Differences High School College free expensive required optional full time full or part time decisions/dependent independent

Structure High School College size of campus many buildings/facilities population/homogeneous more diverse class schedule 30hours/wk hours/week

Sample Class Schedule TimeSunMonTuesWedThursFriSat Eng 111ACSS 104 Eng111ACSS 104 Eng Mat Lunch 1Hty 131Art 151Hty 131 2Art

Sample Class Schedule with Work TimeSunMonTuesWedThursFriSat 8 9WORK 10Eng 111ACSS 104 Eng111ACSS 104Eng Mat work Lunch 1Hty 131Art 151Hty 131 2Art WORK

Sample Class Schedule with all Commitments TimeSunMonTuesWedThursFriSat 8 9brkfast work 10laundryEng 111ACSS 104 Eng111ACSS 104Eng pay billsMat worklunch Lunchlunch 1Hty 131Art 151Hty 131work outHty 131 2Art 151work out 3studyArt 151study 4work outstudy 5work 6dinner 7relax 8clubstudy 9social

Faculty High SchoolCollege Remind you about assignments Expect you to rely on syllabus Approach you if you need help Expect you to ask questions Will give you notes if absent Expect you to get notes on own Help make connections Expect you to find connections

Grades High SchoolCollege all assignments gradedsee syllabus extra credit availablerarely available deadlines flexibledead grandmother clause tests frequent (chapters)exams infrequent /cumulative

Tips for success Learn to manage your time Ask questions Set goals Stretch Seek 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 yourself Break 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