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Time Management
Time Survey How do you spend your time?
Identify time robbers
Remaining hours are hours that could used to schedule study time
Study Hour Formula
Easy Class = 2 hours of study per every hour in class
Average Class = 3 hours of study per every hour in class
Difficult Class = 4 hours of study per every hour in class
Quality can be more important than quality!
Daily Schedule You can use a planner, poster board, or 3x5 cards
Allow spaces for each ½ hour or hour
First, put in the necessities: class, work, meals, etc.
Next, put in blocks of study time
What If I Don’t Have Enough Time?
Don’t be a perfectionist
Learn to say NO
Learn to prioritize
Use a “to do” list
Distributed Study Daily Review (15-20 minutes)
Biweekly Reviews (45 minutes-1hour)
Major Reviews (1-2 hours, 2 days in a row before quizzes, 5 days in a row before exams)
Overcoming Procrastination
Causes of Procrastination
Lack of Relevance
Acceptance of another’s goals
Perfectionism
Fear of the unknown
Inability to handle the task
Overcoming Procrastination
Make honest decisions about your work
Understand what is necessary to accomplish a task within a given time frame
Visualize steps in completing a task and devote time to each part as appropriate
BE REALISTIC!
Finding Time Read Ahead
Think of college as a Mon through Fri 9-5 job
Use a schedule
Study during you “prime time”
Do homework for your most difficult course first
Study during breaks
Increasing Motivation Reward yourself at the end of each task
Form a study group
Get enough sleep
Think about long term goals and monetary rewards
Conduct informational interviews
Effective Planning Divide task into small steps
Distribute study blocks
Reward yourself and take breaks
Monitor your progress
Set reasonable expectations
Avoid Distractions
Find a good place to study
Don’t give in to temptations
Keep a “to do” list
Campus Resources Counseling and Psychological Services: Lawrence 241, 610-436-2301.
Individual and group services. http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.cou/
Department of Public Safety: 690 S. Church St. 610-436-3311. Crime reporting and investigation, safe escort on campus. http://www.wcupa.edu/dps/
Learning Assistance Resource Center: Lawrence 223, 610-436-2535. Tutoring, study skills and more. http://www.wcupa.edu/ussss/larc/
Office of Judicial Affairs & Student Assistance: Sykes 238, 610-436-3511 http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.jud/
Office of Multicultural Affairs: Sykes 003, 610-436-3273. Services promoting academic achievement and personal well being. http://www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/stu.mca/default.asp
Office of Social Equity: 13-15 University Ave. 610-436-2433. Mediation and investigation of complaints of harassment and discrimination. http://www.wcupa.edu/_admin/social.equity/
Campus Resources cont’d. Campus Recreation: Ehinger Gym Rm 133
http://www.wcupa.edu/CampusRec/default.asp
Student Health and Wellness Services: Wayne Hall, 2nd Floor 610-436-2509 http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.inf/
Twardowski Career Development Center: Lawrence 106, 610-436-2501 http://www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/STU.CAR/
Women's Center: Lawrence Rm 100, 2nd floor. 610-436-2122. Resources, support, referrals for all women's issues. http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.wce/
Writing Center: Lawrence 214 610-436-5664. Writing assistance start to finish. http://www.wcupa.edu/_Academics/writingcenter/
Financial Aid Office: 25 University Ave. 610-436-2627 http://www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/FIN_AID/
Scholarships: http://www.wcufoundation.org/scholarships/