1. Through School/Life Balance
Managing Your Time
Through School/Life Balance
Presented by:
Kathleen E. High, M.Ed., CCSP, GCDF-I
Independent Education/Career Consultant
Your Dreams & Goals

2. What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt!
Many First-Time Students:
Take Too Many Classes
Are Not Prepared For the Work Load In College
Do Not Set A Homework Plan
Do Not Consider Family Responsibilities
Procrastinate On Unpleasant Tasks Like Homework
Get Distracted By “Life”
Get Behind In Their School Work
Do Not Pass Classes Because It Was Not a Priority

3. Plan For College Success!
School/Work Load Balance
How Many Units To Take
Make Time For Homework
Keep In Mind
Where Do You Need To Improve?
Where To Go For Help

4. School/Work Load Balance
You Need Time For:
Work
Classes
Homework
Managing Personal Responsibilities
Rest, Play, Social Time
Unexpected Emergencies

5. How Many Units To Take Don’t Over Do It! If You Work (Average)
Then Take No More Than:
0 Hours Per Week
12 – 14 Units Per Semester
20 Hours or Less Per Week
6 – 12 Units Per Semester
40 Hours Per Week
1 – 6 Units Per Semester

6. Make Time for Homework As a General Rule:
For Every One Hour (or unit) Spent in Class
Plan Two Hours Outside of Class for Homework
Example:
Sample Schedule = 24 Hours of Homework
Number of Units Taken
Time Needed for Homework
1 Class = 3 units
6 Hours Per Week
4 Classes = 12 units
24 Hours Per Week
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
4 hrs
3 hrs
5 hrs

7. Keep in Mind….
The Numbers Given Are Just An Estimate – You Should Adjust As Needed
Some Majors Are Harder Than Others
Allow More Time For Hard Classes
Balance Hard Classes with Easy Classes
Accelerated Classes (Summer, Intersession, 8-week Classes) Need More Time for Studying
Study When You Are Most Alert!
Mornings, Afternoons, Evenings
Take 10-Minute Break for Every Hour of Study

8. Where Do You Need To Improve?
Are You Taking Appropriate Number of Units Based on Your Work Schedule?
Do You Make Time For Personal/Family Responsibilities?
Have You Allowed Enough Time For Studying In Your Weekly Schedule?
Do You Have Your Homework Schedule Set?
Does Your Schedule Allow For Emergencies And The Unexpected?

9. Do You Need Help? If You Need Help:
Setting a Workable Schedule, See Your Counselor/Advisor:
Counseling Department
Or If You Are a Member of a Special Population:
EOPS / C.A.R.E
CalWORKS/Re-Entry
Guardian Scholars
Veterans Resource Center
International Students
Learning Communities

10. Do You Need Help? If You Need Help: Need Helps With Classes?
Use Campus Resources Here to Help You Succeed:
Tutorial & Learning Center
Writing & Reading Center
Student Computer Center
Still Have Questions???
See Your Instructor