Staying Motivated in College

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• TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE YOU HAVE TO DO YOUR BEST AT ALL TIMES, BUT SOMETIMES IT IS HARD….

• STAYING MOTIVATED ISN’T EASY EVEN FOR THOSE THAT REALLY CARE

• It takes dedication and a disciplined plan

• YOU’RE NOT ALONE AND THERE ARE PROVEN TIPS EXHIBITED BY OTHER STUDENTS THAT CAN HELP YOU ON YOUR EDUCATION JOURNEY

Staying at Your Best

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• MAKE THE MOST OUT OF EACH ACTIVITY• The key to success is staying focused on your

coursework• Make a list to get an overall picture of your workload

before you start to tackle the tasks • Then make a plan:

• It is tempting to do the simplest assignments first, however, those that take time and effort to accomplish are usually the ones you learn most from.

• Rank assignments in order of importance• Rearrange your time and energy towards those that have

the greatest impact on your course work and grades

Focus on High Impact Activities

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• CREATE SOMETHING NEW• Changing your approach can help you stay

interested in what you’re doing.• Think about similar assignments in different ways. For

example:• If you wrote a paper on a historical topic next time try a

biography• If you wrote a marketing plan, next time cover an

operational issue• If you did a creative writing project, follow-up with a poetry

work

Challenge Yourself

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• YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO THIS ALONE• Create a group around you that wants to help you

succeed. • Mentors can be teachers, classmates, friends, family….

it is anyone you think that is interested and capable of helping you succeed.

• Counselors can help you in planning your schedule and exploring schools.

• Instructors can provide insightful study tips and how to better engage in the classroom.

• Friends, family and classmates are there to listen and share ideas

Find A Support Group

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