By: Elizabeth Sherrell-Smith Academic Researcher, MM

peace. It does not mean to be in place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. it means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart. Unknown

The tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy of life lies in not having a goal to reach. Marian Wright Edelman

The great thing in this world is not so much where we are, but in what direction we are moving. Oliver Wendell Holmes

Afternoon- Classes  2:20 pm – 2:30 pm  3:30pm – 3:40 pm Evening – Classes  Dinner: 7:50 pm – 8:10 pm  Two 10 minute breaks

 College is so much more than just taking classes in your major. You learn to think differently here: ◦ Values ◦ Goals ◦ Time Management ◦ Procrastination  With every assignment, ask yourself, how can this help me in my future.

◦ Values ◦ Goals ◦ Time Management ◦ Procrastination

 Values can be described as: Principles or qualities that you consider important.

 Honesty  Accountability  Family  Money  Learning  Security  Being Successful  Openness  Academic Integrity ◦ Cheating clashes with many positive values.  Cultural Competency ◦ Appreciating other cultures.

Team Exercise: Answer the below questions with your team members:  Why is it important to know what you value?  EXAMPLES: ◦ Understand what you want out of life. ◦ Build “rules for life.” ◦ Find people who inspire you.  How does values affect your educational experience?  How does cultural diversity enhance your educational experience?

 LONG-TERM goals: intended to be attained over a long period of time. (years, not months)  SHORT-TERM goals: narrow focus, short period of time (weeks and months) Short terms goals helps you reach long-term goals. Prioritizing your goals will analyze what MOST IMPORTANT. This helps you to FOCUS ENERGY, PAY ATTENTION to the most important things first, and make WISE CHOICES.

WHAT ARE YOUR TYRING TO ACHIEVE?

 Define your goals making strategy ◦ How do you plan to reach this goal?  Set a time-table ◦ When do you want to accomplish this goal?  Be accountable for your progress ◦ What safeguards will keep you on track?  Get un-stuck ◦ What will you do if you hit a road block?

CREATE TIME!

 Build a schedule ◦ Use a planner ◦ PDA ◦ Calendar  Indicate Priority levels ◦ Red – Important ◦ Yellow – Upcoming ◦ Green – Time available

Question to ask yourselves:  What time of day do I have the most energy?  Do I tend to be early, on time or late?  Do I focus well on long stretches or do I need regular breaks?

HOW ARE YOUR GOING TO ACHIEVE SUCCUESS?

 Unrealistic or intimidating goals  No goals at all  Lack of belief in yourself  Fear of the unknown

 Act early and plan for the worst  Ask for help  Take the first step  Reward yourself  Don’t expect perfection of yourself  Set reasonable goals  Have a conversation with yourself

 Poor self-management  No goals  Misuse of time  Stress

 Analytical: examining your values, analyze how you manage time, and considering what goals are most important to you.  Creative: develop ideas for how to reach a goal, create ways to avoid procrastination, brainstorm what majors interest you.  Practical: set effective goals, achieve the goal, manage your schedule

 Instructions: ◦ Finish week one’s learning package first ◦ Then complete week two learning package.

 Week 3 homework: continue to write in your journals  Week 3 overview: Learning How You Learn: Making the Most of your Abilities! SEE YOU ALL NEXT WEEK! REMINDER : WE HAVE A DATE EVERY TUESDAY! AND/OR WEDNESDAY

The three “L’s” Create a space to listen, learn and leverage your academic and career direction.