Easy Like Morning College

So far so good. It is now two weeks into this semester and I have been able to stay on top of my assignments by reading chapters ahead of class, doing practice problems, and completing my on-line quizzes ahead of schedule. I find that what has allowed me to do this is by getting to school before my first class beings and staying at school after my last class. This allows me to go to the library to read or work on homework assignments without having the distractions of my X-Box, computer, or guitars that I normally have when I am trying to study at home.

Steps To a Better Study Pt. 1

As an young adult I feel that I should take my college experience to the next level. That is to say to give it my all. While I was a good student in high school, I often left important assignments and projects to the last minute which meant that they weren't as good as they could have been. I realize now that my only chance at succeeding in life is to excel beyond my minimum capabilities. In order to reach my true potential and to get as much out of my college experience as possible, I need to implement a set of steps to help me adapt to the rigors of college life.

The first step is to figure out what goals I wish to achieve while in BGCTC. Currently I am taking general education courses with the goal of transferring to "Expressions College for the Digital Arts". This is a college in Emeryville, CA, specializing in studio recording and production. Ultimately, my goal is to earn a bachelors degree in audio engineering from Expressions and to work in music production. Since music production is a field outside of the average college courses offered at BGCTC, I plan to acquire the basic college credits first, then transfer to Expressions to focus on special classes required specifically for my career field.

The next step is to find a routine that allows me to attend classes and complete my assignments, while still being able to work part-time and have time to do the things I enjoy. This means that I will have to find ways to improve my time management skills and study habits. My first step in this regard is to take all five of my class syllabuses and combine the reading and assignment deadlines onto one calendar so that I have one source to consult when planning my weekly schedule. It sounds like a plan. Let's hope it works.

Time Crunch: Introduction

Greetings and welcome to Time Crunch, a college based blog centered around getting students, new and old, off on the right track this semester by addressing time management issues with the ultimate goal of reducing school work related anxiety. As a new college student whose goal it is to improve on my time management skills, I will be able to share with you first hand my struggles with this issue. Hopefully, through this blog I will be able to share with you some time management information and study habit tips that I find help me improve in these areas.