1. Surviving College
Presented by Annie Jones

2. 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

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

4. Balance
School
Work
Family
Friends
Obligations
Body and mind

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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!

8. 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

9. 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