TRiO Success Tips

10 Ways to Improve Study Skills
 

  1. Attend classes
  2. Know your instructor and syllabus
  3. Be realistic in your study schedule
  4. Establish a regular study area
  5. Study when you are wide awake
  6. Study the most difficult subject first
  7. Set specific study goals for each subject
  8. Start assignments as soon as they are given
  9. Review your notes regularly
  10. Reward yourself!

10 Keys to Time Management
 

  1. Set goals
  2. Develop a system, use a planner
  3. Analyze, prioritize and organize your tasks
  4. Ask: Am I doing the most important or urgent work first? Keep track of your priorities
  5. Allow for flexibility
  6. Set clear starting and ending times
  7. Expect at least 2 hours of study time for each hour of class time
  8. Get into the habit of writing everything down
  9. Learn to say no
  10. Schedule in personal time for YOU

10 Ways to Reduces Stress
 

  1. Eat right
  2. Get enough sleep
  3. Exercise or play a sport
  4. Have a good laugh
  5. Find a hobby that you enjoy
  6. Get a massage
  7. Spend time with people you care about
  8. Take things one step at the time. Try not to worry about the future
  9. In moments of crisis, take deep breaths to calm yourself down
  10. Schedule time for YOU!
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