A Day of a Mercer A Day of a Mercer Student/MomStudent/Mom

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Sharon E. WilsonSharon E. Wilson

Study skills improvementStudy skills improvement

In general, I can honestly admit that I am a better In general, I can honestly admit that I am a better student for taking a study skills class.student for taking a study skills class.

I am a transfer student/junior at Mercer. I am a transfer student/junior at Mercer. Although, my first semester was rocky, this second Although, my first semester was rocky, this second

semester is nothing in comparison. semester is nothing in comparison. Murphy’s law was in effect .Murphy’s law was in effect . On the second day of class, I lost a loved one and On the second day of class, I lost a loved one and

had to leave town. had to leave town. I returned expected to resume as normal, not.I returned expected to resume as normal, not. I received an “F” in everything, with the exception of I received an “F” in everything, with the exception of

this class and my English. this class and my English. My world was shattered, but being able to come My world was shattered, but being able to come

here every week and vent was an anchor. here every week and vent was an anchor. I have pulled my grades up to B’ & C’s.I have pulled my grades up to B’ & C’s. Thanks Mrs. ZimmermanThanks Mrs. Zimmerman

This is me waking up. This is me waking up. Mommy!Mommy!

Rise and shine….Sharon It’s time to go to school.

Breakfast yummmBreakfast yummm

I have a busy day so I have to eat

Yes! A warm shower.Yes! A warm shower.

A shower always A shower always wakes mewakes me

The beauty regimentsThe beauty regiments

I have to look presentableI have to look presentable

My school booksMy school books

My books are heavy, weight lifting is a My books are heavy, weight lifting is a Mercer core requirement.Mercer core requirement.

In my carIn my car

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My daughter at schoolMy daughter at school

On the road again… off to Mercer…On the road again… off to Mercer…

On the Highway I-75On the Highway I-75

Traffic is heavy todayTraffic is heavy today

On campusOn campus

These are my peersThese are my peers

The class roomThe class room

My daily lesson. My professors My daily lesson. My professors are Cool Kats.are Cool Kats.

The computer lab The computer lab

The ARC This is my study skill area I am The ARC This is my study skill area I am grateful to be able to do my last minute grateful to be able to do my last minute assignments.assignments.

Reading timeReading time

Mercer requires lots of studying. I learned that Mercer requires lots of studying. I learned that reviewing the class noted within 24 hrs will improve reviewing the class noted within 24 hrs will improve retention.retention.

Student interactionStudent interaction

A little social time in between A little social time in between class, and also student support.class, and also student support.

ResourcesResources

I have learned to utilize the available I have learned to utilize the available resources. resources.

Ask the professors for help. And ask questions.Ask the professors for help. And ask questions. I am not only a student but a student worker at I am not only a student but a student worker at

the ARC, and that has been the best resource the ARC, and that has been the best resource ever.ever.

I have learned about my learning style, which I have learned about my learning style, which is by the way ARK, A-udio, R-eading and K-is by the way ARK, A-udio, R-eading and K-inesics. inesics.

Listen, read, write, and do.Listen, read, write, and do. I bought a tape recorder and used it.I bought a tape recorder and used it. Also learned the art of color coding, I Also learned the art of color coding, I

highlighted a lot.highlighted a lot. Thanks Mrs. Zimmerman.Thanks Mrs. Zimmerman.

Mom’s duty groceriesMom’s duty groceries

I need fuel for tomorrow at Mercer.I need fuel for tomorrow at Mercer.

Picking up my daughterPicking up my daughter

My daughter the band studentMy daughter the band student

My jobMy job

The bills must be paidThe bills must be paid

On the road againOn the road again

Back on I-75 towards homeBack on I-75 towards home

Home sweet homeHome sweet home

In the futureIn the future

ConclusionConclusion

I am a better studentI am a better student With better study skillsWith better study skills More confidentMore confident Graduation looks possible.Graduation looks possible.

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The EndThe End Ps. This is my first Ps. This is my first PowerPoint.PowerPoint.