College Preparation

How will I handle the new responsibilities and freedoms in the college environment?

I have always been very independent person and student and so I expect to be able to manage my time and work very efficiently in a college setting. Being a Running Start student in high school has also helped me know what to expect once I enroll at a university. I think my greatest challenge will be keeping a consistent schedule written down and with me at all times. Sometimes I tend to overschedule myself with class, work, and volunteering so I just need to make sure my to do lists are more than just ripped pieces of notebook paper. Money won't be a problem for me in college because I hate to spend any amount of money no matter how small. I will also need to work on being more outspoken in class because sometimes I do not ask questions or clarify uncertain points for myself when I need to the most.

What resources and strategies might help me succeed?
I think the best strategy for myself to stay on track is to stay positive and draw on my self-motivation skills. If I get discouraged or run into a problem I can always be the one to make myself get back in the game, I just need to remember that I can do it. Some resources I know I will be sure to use or check out at a university are the library, tutoring center, and my advisors. I study best when I just buckle down and get the job done in a nondistracting environment that I am comfortable in, like the library. If I need help from someone such as a tutor I will make sure to go to them if I really cannot figure something out instead of just hoping for the best. I am always double checking my schedule for the week, month, year, and coming years. To make sure I am always on the right path I need to keep in contact with the advisors and staff that are available to help me.