1. Staying Motivated in College Sophia Learning, LLC 2013

2. TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE YOU HAVE TO DO YOUR BEST AT ALL TIMES, BUT SOMETIMES IT IS HARD…. STAYING MOTIVATED ISN’T EASY EVEN FOR THOSE THAT REALLY CARE It takes dedication and a disciplined plan YOU’RE NOT ALONE AND THERE ARE PROVEN TIPS EXHIBITED BY OTHER STUDENTS THAT CAN HELP YOU ON YOUR EDUCATION JOURNEY Staying at Your Best Sophia Learning, LLC 2013

3. MAKE THE MOST OUT OF EACH ACTIVITY The key to success is staying focused on your coursework Make a list to get an overall picture of your workload before you start to tackle the tasks Then make a plan: It is tempting to do the simplest assignments first, however, those that take time and effort to accomplish are usually the ones you learn most from. Rank assignments in order of importance Rearrange your time and energy towards those that have the greatest impact on your course work and grades Focus on High Impact Activities Sophia Learning, LLC 2013

4. CREATE SOMETHING NEW Changing your approach can help you stay interested in what you’re doing. Think about similar assignments in different ways. For example: If you wrote a paper on a historical topic next time try a biography If you wrote a marketing plan, next time cover an operational issue If you did a creative writing project, follow-up with a poetry work Challenge Yourself Sophia Learning, LLC 2013

5. YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO THIS ALONE Create a group around you that wants to help you succeed. Mentors can be teachers, classmates, friends, family…. it is anyone you think that is interested and capable of helping you succeed. Counselors can help you in planning your schedule and exploring schools. Instructors can provide insightful study tips and how to better engage in the classroom. Friends, family and classmates are there to listen and share ideas Find A Support Group Sophia Learning, LLC 2013