Transcript Time Management - West Chester University

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How do you spend your time?
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Identify time robbers
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Remaining hours are hours that could used to schedule study
time
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Easy Class = 2 hours of study per every hour in class
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Average Class = 3 hours of study per every hour in class
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Difficult Class = 4 hours of study per every hour in class
Quality can be more important than quality!
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You can use a planner, poster board, or 3x5 cards
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Allow spaces for each ½ hour or hour
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First, put in the necessities: class, work, meals, etc.
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Next, put in blocks of study time
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Don’t be a perfectionist
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Learn to say NO
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Learn to prioritize
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Use a “to do” list
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Daily Review (15-20 minutes)
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Biweekly Reviews (45 minutes-1hour)
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Major Reviews (1-2 hours, 2 days in a row before quizzes, 5
days in a row before exams)
Causes of Procrastination
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Lack of Relevance
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Acceptance of another’s goals
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Perfectionism
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Fear of the unknown
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Overcoming Procrastination
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Make honest decisions about
your work
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Understand what is necessary to
accomplish a task within a given
time frame
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Visualize steps in completing a
task and devote time to each part
as appropriate
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BE REALISTIC!
Inability to handle the task
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Read Ahead
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Think of college as a Mon through Fri 9-5 job
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Use a schedule
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Study during you “prime time”
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Do homework for your most difficult course first
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Study during breaks
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Reward yourself at the end of each task
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Form a study group
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Get enough sleep
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Think about long term goals and
monetary rewards
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Conduct informational interviews
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Divide task into small steps
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Distribute study blocks
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Reward yourself and take breaks
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Monitor your progress
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Set reasonable expectations
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Find a good place to study
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Don’t give in to temptations
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Keep a “to do” list
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Counseling and Psychological Services: Lawrence 241, 610-436-2301.
Individual and group services. http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.cou/
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Department of Public Safety: 690 S. Church St. 610-436-3311. Crime
reporting and investigation, safe escort on campus.
http://www.wcupa.edu/dps/
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Learning Assistance Resource Center: Lawrence 223, 610-436-2535.
Tutoring, study skills and more. http://www.wcupa.edu/ussss/larc/
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Office of Judicial Affairs & Student Assistance: Sykes 238, 610-436-3511
http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.jud/
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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
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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/
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Campus Recreation: Ehinger Gym Rm 133
http://www.wcupa.edu/CampusRec/default.asp
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Student Health and Wellness Services: Wayne Hall, 2nd Floor 610-4362509 http://www.wcupa.edu/_services/stu.inf/
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Twardowski Career Development Center: Lawrence 106, 610-436-2501
http://www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/STU.CAR/
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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/
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Writing Center: Lawrence 214 610-436-5664. Writing assistance start to finish.
http://www.wcupa.edu/_Academics/writingcenter/
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Financial Aid Office: 25 University Ave. 610-436-2627
http://www.wcupa.edu/_SERVICES/FIN_AID/
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Scholarships: http://www.wcufoundation.org/scholarships/