Time Management

Time Survey How do you spend your time?

Identify time robbers

Remaining hours are hours that could used to schedule study time

Study Hour Formula

Easy Class = 2 hours of study per every hour in class

Average Class = 3 hours of study per every hour in class

Difficult Class = 4 hours of study per every hour in class

Quality can be more important than quality!

Daily Schedule You can use a planner, poster board, or 3x5 cards

Allow spaces for each ½ hour or hour

First, put in the necessities: class, work, meals, etc.

Next, put in blocks of study time

What If I Don’t Have Enough Time?

Don’t be a perfectionist

Learn to say NO

Learn to prioritize

Use a “to do” list

Distributed Study Daily Review (15-20 minutes)

Biweekly Reviews (45 minutes-1hour)

Major Reviews (1-2 hours, 2 days in a row before quizzes, 5 days in a row before exams)

Overcoming Procrastination

Causes of Procrastination

Lack of Relevance

Acceptance of another’s goals

Perfectionism

Fear of the unknown

Inability to handle the task

Overcoming Procrastination

Make honest decisions about your work

Understand what is necessary to accomplish a task within a given time frame

Visualize steps in completing a task and devote time to each part as appropriate

BE REALISTIC!

Finding Time Read Ahead

Think of college as a Mon through Fri 9-5 job

Use a schedule

Study during you “prime time”

Do homework for your most difficult course first

Study during breaks

Increasing Motivation Reward yourself at the end of each task

Form a study group

Get enough sleep

Think about long term goals and monetary rewards

Conduct informational interviews

Effective Planning Divide task into small steps

Distribute study blocks

Reward yourself and take breaks

Monitor your progress

Set reasonable expectations

Avoid Distractions

Find a good place to study

Don’t give in to temptations

Keep a “to do” list

Campus Resources Counseling and Psychological Services: Lawrence 241, 610-436-2301.

Individual and group services. http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.cou/

Department of Public Safety: 690 S. Church St. 610-436-3311. Crime reporting and investigation, safe escort on campus. http://www.wcupa.edu/dps/

Learning Assistance Resource Center: Lawrence 223, 610-436-2535. Tutoring, study skills and more. http://www.wcupa.edu/ussss/larc/

Office of Judicial Affairs & Student Assistance: Sykes 238, 610-436-3511 http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.jud/

Office of Multicultural Affairs: Sykes 003, 610-436-3273. Services promoting academic achievement and personal well being. http://www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/stu.mca/default.asp

Office of Social Equity: 13-15 University Ave. 610-436-2433. Mediation and investigation of complaints of harassment and discrimination. http://www.wcupa.edu/_admin/social.equity/

Campus Resources cont’d. Campus Recreation: Ehinger Gym Rm 133

http://www.wcupa.edu/CampusRec/default.asp

Student Health and Wellness Services: Wayne Hall, 2nd Floor 610-436-2509 http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.inf/

Twardowski Career Development Center: Lawrence 106, 610-436-2501 http://www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/STU.CAR/

Women's Center: Lawrence Rm 100, 2nd floor. 610-436-2122. Resources, support, referrals for all women's issues. http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.wce/

Writing Center: Lawrence 214 610-436-5664. Writing assistance start to finish. http://www.wcupa.edu/_Academics/writingcenter/

Financial Aid Office: 25 University Ave. 610-436-2627 http://www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/FIN_AID/

Scholarships: http://www.wcufoundation.org/scholarships/