What does it take to be a Successful Student? Learning Communities Presentation February 10, 2014 Dawn Bjork Pedersen, Counselor

 Goal Setting  Time Management  Surround yourself with positive people/make positive choices  Setting boundaries with those around you  Stress Management  Financial Planning  Personal Wellness What elements are needed to be a successful student?

 Why are you here?  What do you hope to accomplish?  Do you ever plan a trip without having an itinerary, map or a GPS ? Goal Setting

 It all starts with goals and identifying what is important to you.  We all have choices to make each day, what choices will you make?

 We only have 24 hours in a day, so how are you going to manage your time?  Do you have/use a planner?  What goals do you have for your GPA?  Do you know how many hours a week you should be studying?  Are you able to spend the time you need with your studies?  Over 40% of college students say that procrastination is a major issue for them! Time Management

 Do the people you hang out with, support you being in school?  Do they ever encourage you to not study or attend class?  Play video games, watch a movie or go out with friends? Surround yourself with positive people/choices

 What kinds of things can we do to help set boundaries to be successful in school?  Family  Friends  Work  Civic organizations How do I set boundaries to be successful in school

 There are lots of stress for college students!  What you do you feel are stressors in your life?  How can we address them? What kinds of stress do college students have? How can I manage that?

 Do you have a budget?  How do you pay for college? How can finances impact my success

 Exercise  Eat well  Get plenty of rest What can I do for my personal wellness?

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