Learning To "College”
Studying is a learned behavior. None of us were born knowing how to study. In college, unlike high school, students are given the autonomy to study how they want, when they want, and where they want. But..... how, when and where can make or break a student’s overall GPA.
Think of going to college like a job. You have to determine what your boss, the professor, wants. You have to set goals for your job performance (papers, projects, etc). You have to work well with others (groups projects) and independently (setting deadlines for yourself). And you definitely want that raise (in your GPA)! All it takes is time and effort -two things you must put forth to obtain that desirable degree!
Discovering the “Oreo Cookie” Method
How do you eat an Oreo cookie? Take an Oreo cookie. Twist it. Then you have two options; eat the hard cookie or the cookie with the frosting. If you tend to eat the hard cookie first (leaving the frosting for last), you are applying the idea of “deferred gratification”! When you study first, you can reward yourself with those activities you love to do (music, TV, hanging out) and not feel guilty or burdened with the knowledge that you haven’t finished something. Study your least liked, hardest subjects early in the day, leaving time for favorite things later.
In this website, you are given information to help ensure your success at college. Listed below and on the column at the left, are possible websites for academic assistance, learning and tutoring resources at ASU and an outline of places to effectively study on campus. As with any job, you are given tools for success, but only you can decide whether or not to use them. If you can challenge yourself to change just one or two study behaviors this semester, you might be surprised at the results!
Discovering Campus Resources
The resources listed include those labs and support departments available on ASU’s campus. ASU works diligently to provide the best opportunities for success for all of its students. The resources listed indicate the amount of emphasis ASU places on creating a culture for learning. It is up to the individual to take advantage of these resources – after all – you have paid for it and you deserve to put your education at the top of your priority list!
Helpful Resources on ASU Campus
Web links to these sites for times and days of operation
Learning Support Department
University College
Reese Library
Counseling Center
Testing Center
Career Center
Writing Center
Math Lab Locations/Times
Reading Lab Locations/Times
Media Services: SI (supplementary instructional) materials
UMAC (Undeclared Majors Advising Center)
Discovering Web Resources
There are a variety of websites created by professionals in the field of academics that enable students to really understand the “art” of studying. These websites are valuable and have helped thousands of students with the self management skills necessary for effective learning -just a quick disclaimer – some of these websites might change addresses or disappear altogether. Please inform the Learning Support Department if this happens, so we can remove this resource from the list.
Self Assessment/Learning Styles
http://www.mindtools.com/mnemlsty.html
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/success/time.html
http://www.d.umn.edu/kmc/student/loon/acad/strat/summary_active.html
http://www.muskingum.edu/~cal/database/general/motivation6.html
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/success/notes.html
http://www.muskingum.edu/~cal/database/general/notetaking1.html
http://www.d.umn.edu/kmc/student/loon/acad/strat/study_strat_enr.html
http://www.studygs.net/tsttak1.htm
http://www.muskingum.edu/~cal/database/general/testprep.html
http://www.studygs.net/citation.htm
http://www.utexas.edu/student/utlc/lrnres/handouts/1234.html
http://www.utexas.edu/student/utlc/lrnres/handouts/862.html
Discovering “Secret Sites” for Studying at ASU
Finally, there is a listing available places to study on campus. Research has shown that studying on campus (as opposed to studying at home) creates better opportunities for academic success. On campus, you can study smarter, not longer! The chart on this page will show you both the obvious places to study (library) and less known places too! There is even a student-rated scaled for each of the different locations!
(Click below to discover the secret sites!)
Discovering ASUO 1000
You might ask yourself, “Self, how do I have time to learn all of this valuable information?” The answer lies in a class called ASUO 1000. In this course, students have the opportunity to evaluate their personal learning styles, discover new ways to take notes, learn to avoid test anxiety, and locate the various campus resources/departments that will assist them in their college experience. Students also have the opportunity to take the MBTI – a test many companies use to ascertain an employee’s strengths and weaknesses. A three credit hour, graded course, this class would be valuable for freshmen, transfer or non-traditional students of any age.
Sometimes, though, students want to hear from other students to get the "real story" about college. Click the link below to read words of wisdom from former ASUO 1000 students. If you would like to add your own advice, just contact us!
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Advice from Students FOR Students
