1. A Day of a Mercer Student/Mom By Sharon E. Wilson

2. Study skills improvement In general, I can honestly admit that I am a better student for taking a study skills class. In general, I can honestly admit that I am a better student for taking a study skills class. I am a transfer student/junior at Mercer. I am a transfer student/junior at Mercer. Although, my first semester was rocky, this second semester is nothing in comparison. Although, my first semester was rocky, this second semester is nothing in comparison. Murphy’s law was in effect. Murphy’s law was in effect. On the second day of class, I lost a loved one and had to leave town. On the second day of class, I lost a loved one and had to leave town. I returned expected to resume as normal, not. I returned expected to resume as normal, not. I received an “F” in everything, with the exception of this class and my English. I received an “F” in everything, with the exception of this class and my English. My world was shattered, but being able to come here every week and vent was an anchor. My world was shattered, but being able to come here every week and vent was an anchor. I have pulled my grades up to B’ & C’s. I have pulled my grades up to B’ & C’s. Thanks Mrs. Zimmerman Thanks Mrs. Zimmerman

3. This is me waking up. Mommy! Rise and shine….Sharon It’s time to go to school.

4. Breakfast yummm I have a busy day so I have to eat

5. Yes! A warm shower. A shower always wakes me

6. The beauty regiments I have to look presentable

7. My school books My books are heavy, weight lifting is a Mercer core requirement.

8. In my car I

9. My daughter at school On the road again… off to Mercer…

10. On the Highway I-75 Traffic is heavy today

11. On campus These are my peers

12. The class room My daily lesson. My professors are Cool Kats.

13. The computer lab The ARC This is my study skill area I am grateful to be able to do my last minute assignments.

14. Reading time Mercer requires lots of studying. I learned that reviewing the class noted within 24 hrs will improve retention.

15. Student interaction A little social time in between class, and also student support.

16. Resources I have learned to utilize the available resources. I have learned to utilize the available resources. Ask the professors for help. And ask questions. Ask the professors for help. And ask questions. I am not only a student but a student worker at the ARC, and that has been the best resource ever. I am not only a student but a student worker at the ARC, and that has been the best resource ever. I have learned about my learning style, which is by the way ARK, A-udio, R-eading and K-inesics. I have learned about my learning style, which is by the way ARK, A-udio, R-eading and K-inesics. Listen, read, write, and do. Listen, read, write, and do. I bought a tape recorder and used it. I bought a tape recorder and used it. Also learned the art of color coding, I highlighted a lot. Also learned the art of color coding, I highlighted a lot. Thanks Mrs. Zimmerman. Thanks Mrs. Zimmerman.

17. Mom’s duty groceries I need fuel for tomorrow at Mercer.

18. Picking up my daughter My daughter the band student My daughter the band student

19. My job The bills must be paid

20. On the road again Back on I-75 towards home

21. Home sweet home In the future

22. Conclusion I am a better student I am a better student With better study skills With better study skills More confident More confident Graduation looks possible. Graduation looks possible.

23. Dark30 The End Ps. This is my first PowerPoint.