College Survival

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College Survival

• Designed by
• Mary Lou Gamble

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Positive Attitude
Money Savvy
Getting Organized
Healthy Lifestyle
Coping Skills
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Positive Attitude Survival Skills College
Success

• We are in charge of our attitudes.
• Charles Swindoll

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Positive Attitude

• Be resilient.
• Be tough.
• Keep laughing.

• Be open-minded.
• Stress relief.
• Perspective.

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Getting Organized

• Use a Daily Planner.
• Make a list of what needs to be done.
• Prioritize your activities.
• Find your best time of day and utilize it.
• Establish a study area.
• Learn to say NO!
• Practice good study habits.

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Healthy Lifestyle

• Personal Responsibility
• Nutrition
• Exercise
• Stress Management
• Relationships
• Personal Balance

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Money Savvy

• Money does not buy happiness, but the lack of
  money can cause much distress.
• A workshop has been developed exclusively on the
  topic of Money Management. Please ask Student
  Support Services staff for more information.

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Coping Skills

• Talk to someone.
• Make your escape.
• Let it out.
• Forget about it.
• Do something nice.
• Do one thing at a time.
• Give yourself a break.

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Motivation for the Long Haul

• Set goals. Positive images for the future help
  get us through the daily grind. Measure progress
  in short-term increments.
• Beware of BURN-OUT. Do not tackle too much too
  fast. Know your limitations and pay attention to
  your internal messages.

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College Success

• Five major components
• Positive Attitude
• Getting Organized
• Healthy Lifestyle
• Money Savvy
• Coping Skills

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College Survival Skills

• Thank you for your participation in this
  workshop. Please come by Student Support
  Services and complete an Academic Enrichment
  Summary. If you are viewing this workshop via
  the internet please come by the Student Support
  Services office and complete an Academic
  Enrichment Summary or click on the link in the
  directions box on the Workshops page and print
  one out or e-mail it to rcrews_at_wallace.edu so we
  may document your participation. Handouts
  available upon request.
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