The Pillars of Academic Success

Heidi PiraniCIT-105 Intro to Information TechnologyIvy Bridge College of Tiffin University

What Are the Pillars?

Define your goalsManage your timeDevelop good study habitsUse your resourcesStay healthy

Goal Setting

Success!

Today

Next Week

Next Term

Next Year

Five year

s

Goal Setting

Success!

Today

Next Week

Next Term

Next Year

Five years

Time Management

Regular sleep timeWork hoursDaily study sessionsFamily timeDon’t forget time for fun!

Study habitsYour personal study

spaceBe comfortableRoom for study materials

Take frequent breaksDon’t procrastinate!Read the syllabus and all

instructionsGet help when you need

it!

Your resources

Your succes

s

Ivy Bridge College

Success Coach

Tutoring Services

Family and

Friends

Classroom

Resources

Your books

Internet

eClass

Classmates /

Study Groups

Healthy Living

Sleep 7-8 hours a nightGet >30 minutes exercise every dayDrink plenty of water - http://

nutrition.about.com/library/blwatercalculator.htm

Eat a healthy diet

Thank you!… and good luck achieving

your own success in college

References

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Graphics credits

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