How To: Turn Your Hassle Into A Tassel! Steps to BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE STUDENT PowerPoint Presentation, PPT - DocSlides

How To: Turn Your Hassle Into A Tassel! Steps to BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE STUDENT 1

Time Management Planning ahead can give you a better sense of when to allocate time for assignments. Here are some strategies to make the most of your time: Blocks of study time and breaks Dedicated study spaces Prioritizing assignmentsIdentify resources to help you (SSC)Keep a daily/weekly planner Estimating your weekly study hours can help you to organize your time effectively While it is heavily discouraged, last minute cramming might be your only option You can’t go back in time! 2

Time Management Resources Pomodoro Basics: Work for 25 minutes Take a short (5 min) break Longer break after 4 cycles20 Quick TipsTop 3:Prioritize with a daily planLearn to say “no”Block out distractions Software and Apps Top 3: Use your time wiselyKeep on top of all your tasksFocus Booster (Pomodoro) 3

Motivating Your Memory! 6 Tips and Tricks To Jog Your Memory 1. Chunk it: When information is grouped into smaller bits, it becomes easier to recall. (Much like phone numbers) 2. Recite and repeat: You’re more likely to recall a piece of info when you have physically said it before and done so several times.3. Be selective: Pay attention to chapter previews, summaries, review questions, terms in bold print, and visual elements. 4. Create associations: When you associate the facts you learn in class to real life experiences, the facts become more personal and memorable.5. Make flash cards: Not only does this make you process the info by writing it down, you’ve now given yourself a quick study guide for later. 6. TEACH IT!: When you teach a topic to someone else, you are showing that you have mastery and full comprehension over it. 4

Reading and Taking Notes Successfully! Taking Notes When to take notes: When something is repeated often If the Instructor writes it down When the Instructor puts emphasis or energy on a topic How to take notes:Use Key WordsColor code themFind the method that works best for you!Reading Critically Pay close attention to bolded terms. Helpful Strategies:Preview: Get an idea of what the text will cover. Annotate: Write down your personal thoughts about the text.Outline: Create a skeleton of main points found within the text. This can help jog your memory about specifics later. 5

Note Taking Software and Apps Top 4: Evernote Simplenote Notebook Squid6 Note Taking Resources

Helpful Ways to Manage Stress and Anxiety 33 Stress Reducers Reducing Test Anxiety (MCC) 16 Ways to Relieve Stress and Anxiety 7

3 Tips on How to Focus! Helpful Noises Try instrumental music: Classical music Video game soundtracks Environment sounds:Rainy Mood is often paired with calming instrumental YouTube videos. These are all sources that if used correctly, might help you focus on whatever boring or tedious task you need to complete. Do NOT use music with lyrics in it. No Multitasking!It causes your focus to be spread over multiple tasks thus denying an adequate amount of attention to each task. Technology should be ignored. Texting, checking emails, and music with lyrics all distract from the task at hand. The noises previously mentioned are best used when you need to ignore conversations or outside noises. Switch it upIf you find yourself hitting a wall with a particular task, don’t be afraid to step back. Try working on a different assignment. Do some housework/cleaning.Go for a short walk. You probably won’t make quality progress if you tiredly force yourself through an assignment. If you get stuck, take a short break so that you can come back to it with fresh eyes and fresh determination!8

You are NOT alone! Tutoring Student Success Center Summer: Monday – Thursday 9AM – 6PMFall: Monday – Thursday 9AM – 6PM Friday 10AM – 2PM Calculator/laptop loaning (in-center)Get help in CIS, English, Math, and Science!Desktops for your convenience A quite place to assist with concentration Virtual Tutoring You can get help from across all campuses by scheduling a virtual tutoring appointment with us!Online ResourcesSmarThinking24/7 accessLocated in SchoologyGet help with all of your classesYou can access them from anywhere! 9

How to Schedule an Appointment! Go to www.Mohave.edu Click the Student Services tab Select Student Success Center Go to Tutoring optionsDecide if you want tutoring with a real tutor through Video Conference or One-on-One in person, or online through SmarThinking. You can also find the information in this presentation under the Academic Study Skills tab! 10

Extra Resources! ATbar Toolbar Extension: ATbar is an open-source toolbar extension that allows for increased accessibility of websites. Some functions include text resizing, font and line spacing changes, and color overlays. Natural Reader Text to Speech ReaderA free online reader as well as a free text to speech software download that works with pdf, docx, txt and epub files. Google’s Voice TypingVoice Typing can be used in either Chrome browser on your desktop or with Google Docs app for Apple iOS and Android. 11

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Resources Estimating your weekly study hours Cramming 33 Stress reducers Method Go Back Go Back Go Back Go Back 14