College Survival 101

Brenda Rubio-Sanchez

Who would you rather be?

What are we going to talk about for the next hour?

Time Management● Study Tips● Importance of Clubs and

Communication with Professors

● Apps and Websites● Motivation ● Activities● Questions

Time Management

10 TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS1. Get and Use a Calendar/Planner

2. Break projects into Smaller Steps

3. The Ability to say no (Use Social Time Wisely)

4. Spacing Things Out (Balance courses)

5. Prioritize (What’s more important?)

6. Reflect on how you spend your time

7. Keep health/sleep/exercise in check

8. Study when you are at your best

9. Schedule Rewards In

10.Talk with your Advisor

Study Tips

HOW DO I STUDY?1. Good Notes=Good Grades

2. Stay Organized

3. Unplug and Reconnect

4. Don’t Cram

5. Don’t Over Study

6. Sleep Effectively

7. Take a Break

8. Flashcards

9. Read Material Ahead of Time

10.Reward yourself

1. MEMORY

2. REPETITION

3. GET CREATIVE!

https://youtu.be/p60rN9JEapg

9 science-backed tips to help you study smarter, not harder

Want more study tips??www.academictips.orgwww.howtostudyincollege.com

Activity

Clubs and Communication with

Instructor

WHY JOIN A CLUB?It allows students to become connected to their

school

It helps them build community

It allows them to discover their passions and strengths

It's a résumé builder

Sometimes, busier kids do better in all areas

HOW?

Utilize your school's resources

Try everything at least once

Realize that being involved is an ongoing process

WHY COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR INSTRUCTOR?

1.Networking

2.References

3.Career

4.Improved coursework

Apps and Websites

Aids to survive college1. Dictionary App

2. SelfControl

3. Studious

4. Evernote

5. Pocket Schedule

6. Quizlet

7. StudyBlue

8. Microsoft Office 365

9. Ratemyproffessor.com

10.Cheapesttextbooks.com

11.PurdueOWL website

12.Amazon Student

Motivation

You are your biggest supporter and your harshest critic1. Change your perspective

2. Become an “Expert” in one area

3. Don’t be afraid of competition

4. A prize can be motivating

5. Setting Goals

6. Get support to be motivated

7. Positive Thinking

Activity

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?

Stay positive, relax, have

fun and don’t give up!

Thank you!!

Questions?

As tough as it will get, remind yourself of your end goal and promise not to give up.

References● http://sites.allegheny.edu/deanofstudents/wellness-education/todays-topic/12-strategies-for-motivation-that-work/● http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/5-motivational-tips-for-students.html● http://www.academictips.org/acad/collegemotivation.html● http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/twice-the-college-advice/2011/09/13/5-reasons-for-getting-involved-in-colle

ge-and-how-to-go-about-it● http://www.communitycollegereview.com/blog/establishing-good-relationships-with-instructors● http://www.huffingtonpost.com/intern-queen/the-importance-of-building-relationships-with-professors_b_6351736.ht

ml● http://mashable.com/2013/08/08/apps-for-college/#zaigbdobdOkJ● http://collegelife.about.com/od/academiclife/a/Skills-For-Time-Management-For-Students.htm● http://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/nerdscholar/2014/expert-advice-9-time-management-tips-freshmen/● http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/college-life/how-to-study/● http://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/2DF9E34D/7-Best-Study-Tips-for-College-Students/