WISH

Workshop in Studying Here @

SMCC

COLLEGE TRANSITIONS AND TIME MANAGEMENT

College Transitions

What is the difference between high school and

college?

Major Differences

High School Collegefree expensiverequired optionalfull time full or part timedecisions/dependent independent

Structure

High School Collegesize of campus many

buildings/facilitiespopulation/homogeneous more diverseclass schedule 30hours/wk 12-16

hours/week

Sample Class ScheduleTime Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

8

9

10 Eng 111 ACSS 104

Eng111 ACSS

104

Eng 111

11 Mat 020 Mat 020 Mat 020

12 Lunch Lunch Lunch

1 Hty 131 Art 151 Hty 131 Hty 131

2 Art 151

3 Art 151

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Sample Class Schedule with WorkTime Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

8

9 WORK

10 Eng 111 ACSS 104

Eng111 ACSS 104 Eng 111

11 Mat 020 Mat 020 Mat 020

12 work Lunch Lunch Lunch

1 Hty 131 Art 151 Hty 131 Hty 131

2 Art 151

3 Art 151

4

5 WORK

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Sample Class Schedule with all CommitmentsTime Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

8

9 brkfast brkfast brkfast brkfast brkfast brkfast work

10 laundry Eng 111 ACSS 104

Eng111 ACSS 104 Eng 111

11 pay bills Mat 020 Mat 020 Mat 020

12 work lunch lunch Lunch lunch lunch

1 Hty 131 Art 151 Hty 131 work out Hty 131

2 Art 151 work out

3 study Art 151 study

4 work out study study

5 work

6 dinner dinner dinner dinner dinner dinner

7 relax relax relax relax relax relax

8 club study

9 social social

10

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Faculty

High School CollegeRemind you about assignments Expect you to rely on

syllabus Approach you if you need help Expect you to ask

questionsWill give you notes if absent Expect you to get notes on

ownHelp make connections Expect you to find

connections

Grades

High School Collegeall assignments graded see syllabusextra credit available rarely availabledeadlines flexible dead grandmother clausetests frequent (chapters) exams infrequent

/cumulative

Tips for success

Learn to manage your timeAsk questionsSet goalsStretchSeek balance

Why is time management important in college?

Time Management

What are your time wasters?

Time Management Helps you maintain balance between

academic and outside activities Eliminates last minute cramming Improves concentration Reduces stress A life long skill You remain locus of control- Me,

INC

Procrastination

“ The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” anonymous

Three common behaviors

Problem Procrastination

Avoidance

Negative self-talk

Solution Learn to plan, plan

to learn

Commit to tasks and reward yourself

Turn it in to positive phrasing

Overcoming procrastination

Prioritize. Make a day planner part of your system and cross off completed tasks.

Is this a good place to study?Take control of your study environment

Pace yourselfBreak larger tasks in to smaller, more manageable ones

Trade time

don’t steal it

Be flexible- assess the situation

But hold yourself accountable

Is there a relationship between stress and how you manage your time?

Manage time, manage stress Be realistic about time

commitments Learn to say “no” Make time for sleep Focus on one task at a time

Be aware of your best time to study

Personal preference

Start with easy tasks first

Get simple tasks out of the way quickly to give time to focus on larger or more complex jobs. Feel sense of accomplishment that builds confidence

Start with the more

challenging task first Tackle the challenge

first and leave the easier tasks for later. Sense of relief and reduced stress

Reward yourself Make reward comparable to task