Passion and Time Management are

Key Ingredients for Student Success in Online School; Lessons Learned through

University of Phoenix.

MacDonald Chaava. BSM

Case Manager, Salvation Army Social Services. Lawton. Oklahoma, USA. May 2014.

Reaching one’s goals for personal and professional advancement

Success as a student

To strengthen my capacity as a Consultant. A Master’s degree in Business Management was required. First goal: BSM degree program. Enrolled in July 2010

Passion for success

Vision and Hard worknecessary to succeed

The star that shines in yonder blue space

Write down your vision

Passion as Vision

What does success look like to me

A consultant in Business management helps organizations grow and become more profitable.

DriveMotivationDesire to changeCritical thinking

Passion: Vision

Write it down

I am self-driven and my goal is very clear

Passion: Vision

1. Know what you want2. Do research3. Feel for a desired solution

Write down your Vision

EffortResourcefulnessEnergy

Passion: Hard work

Commitment

Passion: Hard work

● Understand the Online learning environment

● Learn about tools available to you

● Prepare to work early and late

Commitment

Time defined as:The essence of space, of moments, and of

mortality

Time Management

● Define specific goals and milestones● Understand the core of each subject

Time Management:Set SMART Goals

● Take good notes of course materials● Participate actively in class discussions

Time Management: Focus on reason for enrolling

● Acknowledge all successes● Enjoy being in step with school work● Be proud of doing well in class tests

Time Management:Celebrate your milestones

Education is not about the college; it is about me.

Learning is not about the library, it is about the course objectives that I (the student),

must work with and internalize.

MacDonald Chaava. BSM. Delta Mu Delta. GPA: 3.8

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Conclusion