ALL WORK AND NO PLAY Tools and Tips for Navigating Through Academic Pressures

Thursday, February 7, 2013 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm Washington Marriott Wardman Park | Room

Who Has Ever?

•  Pulled an “All-Nighter” •  Crammed the week before an exam •  Fell asleep in class?

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Pulled an All-Nighter?

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Crammed Before a Final

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Fell Asleep in Class

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If You Have…….

•  This doesn’t make you a bad student •  There might be something wrong with your

process – Long Term Planning – Study Techniques – Exam Performance – Post Exam Routine

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Long Term Planning

•  SMART Goals – Specific – Measurable – Attainable – Realistic – Timely

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Long Term Planning cont’d

•  Time-Lines

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Long Term Planning

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•  Weekly Planning

Study Process

•  Cumulative Outlines •  Mind-Jet •  Study Space •  Reward Systems •  Time Technique

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Cumulative Outlines

I.  Topic 1 I.  Subtopic 1 II.  Subtopic 2

II.  Topic 2 I.  Subtopic 1 II.  Subtopic 2

III. Topic 3 I.  Subtopic 1 II.  Subtopic 2

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Mind Jet

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Study Space

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Study Space

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Reward System

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Time Technique

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Timers Cont’d

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Exam Performance

•  What You Eat •  Underline Key Question Points •  You Perform How You Practice

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Post Exam Routine

•  RELAX! •  Exercise •  Work on a hobby •  Hang out with friends/family

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What Are Your Best Practices?

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