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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