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School and Life Management
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Agenda Evaluate expectations. Ways to reduce stress. Understanding SMART goals. Where to find help.
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Ohio State Marching Band Michael Jackson Tribute
Have you seen this?
Ohio State’s example Set a SMART goal
Practice, practice, practice – this does not happen overnight or at the last minute
Perfect the execution of your plan - it’s show time!
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Cost of attendance less expected family contribution = financial need
How many of you feel like you are on a tightrope…trying to keep expectations in balance?
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Expectations
School Work Family Social
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Managing Expectations Be proactive: “If you fail to plan, then
you plan to fail.”
The choices you are making now will impact your future
Learn to manage STRESS!
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Cost of attendance less expected family contribution = financial need
Stressed? Desserts?
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Time ManagementThere are basically four ways tospend time. Which one is most like
you?
1. Procrastinating2. Slacking3. People Pleasing4. Prioritizing
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www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
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Time Management
Slackers
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“May I be your doormat?”
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Prioritizing
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Begin with the end in mind.
What is your goal? Use the SMART goal technique to clarify your goal:o Specifico Measurableo Attainableo Realistico Timely
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Stay organized.
Use a planner.
Schedule big items first then smaller commitments next.
Adjust – be flexible not stressed.
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www.flvc.org
First Generation Students.
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Unique situation but not alone.
Prepare for family response.
Identify people who are supportive of your journey.
Stay focused.
Where to go for help. Tutoring Career Counseling Wellness center Counseling Childcare Transportation Student Success classes
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www.fastweb.com
Tips for Success. Successful people realize: from time totime they have to do things they don’t like(missing the party for studying for a test,eating PBJ sandwiches instead of eatingout, visiting family instead of Spring Breakin Daytona ).
Why? Because they remember to “lookup” to realize their ultimate goal and stayfocused.
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MYF Mapping Your Future is a non-profit
organization dedicated to combining person-to-person financial counseling with online resources to help students plan for the future College preparation School selection Career exploration Money management
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www.mappingyourfuture.org
NyFF Financing higher education Managing day-to-day money (Budget) Career planning Credit
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www.navigatingyourfuture.org
Contact us E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 1-888-827-2004 OSFA Outreach:
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