Unit 2 delves into strategies and techniques for setting your goals and managing your time. You are guided to first define your goals, then assess your physical environment in the context of how it can affect your productivity. Finally, you identify how you use time in your daily life to fulfill commitments and achieve goals. New skills in setting goals and managing time can support your success in college.
Completing this unit should take you approximately 3 hours.
There is no doubt that doing well in college is a sizable challenge, especially for first-year students, who run the greatest risk of dropping out. Do you feel confident that you can pursue your goals in a balanced, committed way? What will be your secret of success?
If a researcher asked you to identify your favorite place to study, what would you say? Does that environment pose any distractions? How can we become more productive with our time and energy?
To be successful in college, it is imperative to effectively manage your time. How do you currently manage your time? Do you have a good schedule? Do you procrastinate? How can you better prioritize your days?
The two areas most students struggle with when adjusting to college life are studying and managing time. These issues arise from trying to manage newfound freedoms in college and from misunderstanding expectations of college classes. Still, time can be on your side if you adopt key strategies. What are these strategies?