Besides which clothes to pack and what meal plan to
purchase, there are many other things to consider as you start a new semester:
How will you manage your time and keep track of
assignments? You will have many
professors giving you assignments and exam dates, and you will need more than
your memory to keep them all straight.
Some things that are helpful are: 1.) a monthly calendar where you can
write all major papers, projects and exams.
With this you can see the semester as a whole and plan your time better,
2.) a weekly date book where you can write all smaller assignments as well as
you plans or goals for that day or week, and 3.) a weekly schedule of all
classes and regular meetings, work, exercise times, etc. so that you can
effectively plan when you will study.
Who will you be friends with? Especially if you are a freshman, chose your
friends carefully. You want your friends
to be people who care about your success and who will encourage you and keep
you focused.
What are your goals for the semester? If you are a returning student, think about
your previous grades and set a goal slightly higher. If you are a freshman, examine your classes
and be realistic. You want your goal to challenge
you, but also to be achievable.
What are you going to do to achieve your semester grade
goal? Think about how you learn. Plan early to use active, concrete learning
strategies.
What road blocks might get in the way of your academic
success? How will you deal with
them? Have a concrete plan in place
before temptation crops up!
These topics have been covered in-depth in previous
blogs. Take a look back for further
information.
Enjoy the semester and be sure that plans are in place for
your success!
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