peace. It does not mean to be in place where there is no noise, trouble or hard
work. it means to be in the midst of those things and still
be calm in your heart.
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THINK ABOUT THE BELOW STATEMENT
The tragedy of life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy of life lies
in nothaving a goal to reach.
Marian Wright Edelman
WEEK TWOQUOTES OF REFLECTIONS
The great thing in this world is not so much where we are, but in what direction we are
moving.
Oliver Wendell Holmes
WEEK TWOQUOTES OF REFLECTIONS
Afternoon- Classes2:20 pm – 2:30 pm3:30pm – 3:40 pm
Evening – ClassesDinner: 7:50 pm – 8:10 pmTwo 10 minute breaks
BREAKS
College is so much more than just taking classes in your major. You learn to think differently here:◦Values◦Goals◦Time Management◦Procrastination
With every assignment, ask yourself, how can this help me in my future.
WEEK TWOSUCCESS/100
Honesty Accountability Family Money Learning Security Being Successful Openness
Academic Integrity◦ Cheating clashes
with many positive values.
Cultural Competency◦ Appreciating other
cultures.
VALUES CAN INCLUDE:
Team Exercise: Answer the below questions with your team members:
Why is it important to know what you value?EXAMPLES:◦ Understand what you want out of life.◦ Build “rules for life.”◦ Find people who inspire you.
How does values affect your educational experience?
How does cultural diversity enhance your educational experience?
VALUES - TEAM EXERCISE:
LONG-TERM goals: intended to be attained over a long period of time. (years, not months)
SHORT-TERM goals: narrow focus, short period of time (weeks and months)Short terms goals helps you reachlong-term goals.
Prioritizing your goals will analyze what MOST IMPORTANT. This helps you to FOCUS ENERGY, PAYATTENTION to the most important things first, and make WISE CHOICES.
GOALS - DEFINING
Define your goals making strategy◦ How do you plan to reach this goal?
Set a time-table◦ When do you want to accomplish this goal?
Be accountable for your progress◦ What safeguards will keep you on track?
Get un-stuck◦ What will you do if you hit a road block?
WORK TO ACHIEVE GOALS
Build a schedule◦ Use a planner◦ PDA◦ Calendar
Indicate Priority levels◦ Red – Important◦ Yellow – Upcoming◦ Green – Time available
HOW CAN YOU EFFECTIVELY MANAGE
TIME?
Question to ask yourselves: What time of day do I have the most
energy?
Do I tend to be early, on time or late?
Do I focus well on long stretches or do I need regular breaks?
HOW CAN YOU EFFECTIVELY MANAGE
TIME? (cont’d)
Unrealistic or intimidating goals
No goals at allLack of belief in yourselfFear of the unknown
FIGHTING PROCRASTINATION
Act early and plan for the worst Ask for help Take the first step Reward yourself Don’t expect perfection of yourself Set reasonable goals Have a conversation with yourself
ANTI-PROCRASTINATION
Analytical: examining your values, analyze how you manage time, and considering what goals are most important to you.
Creative: develop ideas for how to reach a goal, create ways to avoid procrastination, brainstorm what majors interest you.
Practical: set effective goals, achieve the goal, manage your schedule
THINKING SUCCESSFULLY ABOUT VALUES, GOALS AND TIME
Instructions:◦Finish week one’s learning package first
◦Then complete week two learning package.
WEEK 2COMPLETE PACKAGE
Week 3 homework: continue to write in your journals
Week 3 overview: Learning How You Learn: Making the Most of your Abilities!
SEE YOU ALL NEXT WEEK! REMINDER : WE HAVE A DATE EVERY
TUESDAY! AND/OR WEDNESDAY
WEEK 3 – HOMEWORK & OVERVIEW
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