Preparing for CollegeKevin Forch, Southeast Community College

Let’s be real, TV and movies have given us some pretty crazy expectations about

college

Social Life

#1 – Social LifeExpectation:

#1 – Social Life

Reality:

How to manage your social life

Stay on campus as much as possible

Participate in student organizations and activities

Reach out to others

Choose your friends wisely (they should be

supportive of your education!)

Homework and Studying

#2 - Homework and StudyingExpectation:

#2 – Homework and Studying

Reality:

Building those academic skills Use an academic planner What to record:

Assignment due dates and test schedules

Class times, instructor office hours, study sessions

Course registration dates and deadlines

Course withdrawal deadlines

Make efficient use of your time Create ‘to-do’ lists

Look for ways to streamline and combine tasks

Make use of the ‘dead hours’ you have between class

Learn to say ‘no’

Keep building those academic skillsClassroom success

Attend every class! Come to class prepared and ready to participate Sit towards the front of the room and avoid electronic

distractions Use a note taking system that works for you

Study skills Study at a regular time in a regular place Take regular breaks.

Your Health

#3 - Your health

Expectation:

#3 – Your Health

Reality:

What you can do to stay healthy

• Eat sensibly and keep fit

• Get enough sleep

• Learn to relax

• Seek help if you’re having problems or

feeling stressed out

Getting Help

#4 - Getting helpExpectation:

#4 – Getting HelpReality:

How you can succeed at SCC

Use available resources

Check your SCC email regularly

If you miss a class, please contact

your instructor as soon as you can

Stay in regular contact with the LTD

office