Many of us have invested a lot of money and time into our college career. We've worked over-time at our jobs, pinched pennies during the summer, and turned down movie nights with our friends just to save that little extra for college. We've applied for scholarships, grants and student loans in hopes of keeping a little money in our pockets. We've stayed up all hours of the night, missed family dinners and missed a few parties to stay home and study. All of these sacrifices have been made in the name of education. With all that we as students invest in college it seems to me that it would be a waste to not end your college career as successful as it could be. There are so many valuable tools and resources for us to use in order to ensure success at ASU West. With free tutoring programs, student study groups and countless electronic and paper resources it is almost impossible not to succeed. Everyone at ASU West is provided with the same tools that can help guide them to success; it's up to the students to use them.
Along with these different resources offered to ASU West students, there are also skills that a student must exercise on their own. Managing your time is an essential part of being successful in any setting. As stated by Myron H. Dembo in his book Motivation and Learning Strategies for College Students: A Self-Management Approach, "One of the most important factors influencing the attainment of goals is the efficient use of time." Having an agenda for the day, week or month is a great way to make sure tasks get done on time. Without knowing what needs to be worked on and when it is due is a sure way to perform poorly in your college courses.
Another skill that can be extremely helpful to a college student is the ability to make priorities. Prioritizing what is important can relieve stress on a student. When there is a class project due that is weighted higher than other assignments, make sure you give yourself enough time to complete each step in the assignment and not rush through it. Having priorities will ensure that you get done what is important, thus relieving yourself of the heavy burden of a weighty project. Many times we forget to focus on the big project and then stress ourselves at the last minute. Having a clear conscience and a mind at ease is an emotionally healthy choice for college students.
Using the resources ASU has to offer, managing your time and prioritizing are keys to success as a college student. But at the root of all of these tools is your commitment to your education. Without the initial interest and motivation behind your education, nothing can be accomplished. Showing up to class, asking questions and being involved in class activities is a whole different type of college success tool. A truly dedicated student has the drive and stimulation to do great things with their education.
Possessing the interest, the knowledge of resources, time management skills and the ability to prioritize your tasks is a sure step in the direction of success at ASU West.
4 comments:
I agree with you. Time management is very important in college and without it students would not be successful. Also, prioritizing is definitely important because students may have a lot of homework due and it’s important to decide which ones are worth the most credit.
I also completely agree. Commitment is the most important factor to our success as students. Time management is also key because like you said, it helps to alleviate stress when you know what do and don't have time for.
I definitely agree. I really like what you said about how there are different things we sacrifice to be able to come here. We worked hard to get here so now it's up to us to prove we will do everything we can to succeed in our major.
I agree with you that time management is important. I feel that is is the most important skill to have while in college. Especially for me becasue I have such a busy schedule.
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