Time... It doesn't hurt to over estimate how much time you'll need for ....
- Finding a parking spot and walking in to class: it's amazing how far away you have to park sometimes.
- Studying. And, some courses take more study time than others, which you can't necessarily predict
- Sleep
- Everyday things like showering, laundry, putting gas in the car
- Work
- Do you need more hours, or less?
- Activities, whether at school or at home
- Does being involved in an activity make it hard to study? Can you spend less time on that activity?
- How much you are taking out in loans
- How much you spend on gas every week
- How much you spend on food
- How much your other bills cost
- Credit card debt and how you can pay it down
- An explanation of how long it takes to pay off debt is here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertberger/2016/12/15/the-fastest-and-slowest-way-to-pay-off-credit-card-debt/#7f964a572803
- You can also search Credit Card Calculator to see how you can pay off your debt faster. Here's one: https://www.bankrate.com/calculators/credit-cards/credit-card-payoff-calculator.aspx
- Review the money situation from time to time, and then try not to obsess about it. You've got this!
What stresses you out the most....
- Grades
- Get tutors as soon as you know you need them.
- Be sure you haven't signed up for too many credits.
- Talk to your advisor about any issues as they arise, not when they're out of hand.
- Speak to your instructor when you're lost, or about your grades. Not sure? Ask how you're doing.
- If you get to know your instructor, that can also help if you run into an emergency such as getting really sick in the middle of the semester.
- Are you taking any online classes? How is that going?
- Relationships: parents, friends, roommates, partner or spouse: Keep communications open-these folks are your support team. Be sure you let them know how much they help, as well as when you can't be available.
- Worrying about the future: Will you pass that class? Will you graduate? Will you have a good career? If these things bother you, be sure to see your advisor to explore the answers so you can feel confident as you work on your degree.
- Do you take any time to de-stress? Here is a 5 minute exercise in conscious breathing while letting your body relax: https://5minutemeditation.com/
- Here is a 5 minute meditation with pictures and music-there are many to choose from at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utfw-rJUvy4
- Plan your schedule so it's manageable
- A syllabus for a class gives you deadlines to plan for
- Plan study time into your everyday schedule-not just a few minutes here and there
- Plan some time to be with friends, but tell them when you have to study
- Plan time to rest
- Don't forget to eat, and eat well, most of the time. Some ideas for easy food: https://www.freebiefindingmom.com/college-recipes-cheap-easy-meals-college-students/
- Did you know there are lots of foods you can make (cheaply) in a mug, in the microwave? True story, try these: https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/food/how-to-save-money-in-college-dorm-recipes/
Here's to making this semester even more successful than the last!
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