The assignment instructed to be completed for my Deans Seminar class was a study plan. This plan organized my study habits and helped me with my time management. I learned valuable skills that I will incorporate into my daily routine. By sticking with this plan I will be able to see an improvement and progress in my work . I hope to use this template for the rest of my educational career. Many of the study skills that I learned have become integral in my study habits. I began to highlight my book for key works and phrases which help me organize the main points the book is articulating.
I do not procrastinate as much as I did because I understand about doing my work when it is assigned will help give me free time. I go out to parties and social events only when I have completed all my assignments. Another organizational skill I use is typing up notes. This method helps reinforce the material from lecture and I am able to comprehend the material as I type it up. A valuable tip that I learned is to split up work so that it is not over consuming. I use this skill in all my areas such as reading a section of text every night.
It helps in many aspects of studying. I make use of the my time and work diligently at my work. I make sure I am able to have a peaceful working environment where I can concentrate without outside distractions. I found the ideal place for this is the library. For English, I learned about the writing center which helps students learn to edit their papers to make them become better. This resource is very helpful and can give me the grade I want to achieve. There are a few areas which I need a little work on.
I need to learn to get enough sleep every night so that I have enough energy to pay attention in class. I also need to ask more questions. This will help me save time of having to look up the questions when I could just have a peer or instructor help me solve the problem. I also need to incorporate a better exercise routine in my plan so that I will have more energy and it can also help relieve stress. I need to listen harder to instructors for key words that might hint what is included on the test.
All the skills I obtained from organizing and structuring my plan has been very advantageous. I am now a lot more organized and have better study habits. If I continue to do my study habits, I am sure I will be very successful. I have overcome some of the obstacles that I needed to complete. Procrastination was the biggest. I learned to do things as soon as I have free time so that it will be completed and I will not be struggling to finish. This will help me have all my assignments handed in on time and I will not loose the points.
This study plan was very valuable and I will institute this plan as I continue my career here at the University of the Sciences. I have included what my advisors opinion, who has told me that my plan which was very helpful. My long term goal of getting a summer job or internship might conflict with my goal of attending summer classes. My advisor told me about a meeting where I can meet upperclassmen to learn how I might be able to manage this. My advisor also told me about the Student Resource Center for English which I use now. She was very informative.
