{"id":113,"date":"2014-08-25T03:19:34","date_gmt":"2014-08-25T03:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.candelalearning.com\/collegesuccess1x1\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=113"},"modified":"2015-07-01T01:50:42","modified_gmt":"2015-07-01T01:50:42","slug":"who-are-you-really","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/monroe-collegesuccess-thirdedition\/chapter\/who-are-you-really\/","title":{"raw":"Who Are You?","rendered":"Who Are You?"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-highlight\">\r\n<h3>LEARNING OBJECTIVES<\/h3>\r\nBy the end of this section, you will be able to:\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>List your most important personal values and relate them to a college education.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Develop a positive attitude about yourself as a college student.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Accept responsibility for your college experience and your life.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\nTo succeed in college, it is important to consider why you\u2019re here, what matters to you, and what you\u00a0hope to get out of your college experience.\r\n<h2>What\u2019s Your Plan?<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/560\/2015\/02\/21142723\/april-fools-2010-030a-by-jdurham-morgue.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-459\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/560\/2015\/02\/21142723\/april-fools-2010-030a-by-jdurham-morgue-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"april fools 2010 030a by jdurham, morgue\" width=\"276\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a>Take a few minutes and write down short answers to the questions in Activity 1 below. Be honest with yourself, and write down what you feel.\r\n<h3>Activity 1: Your College Plan<\/h3>\r\nHow long do you anticipate being in college?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHow many courses will you need to take per\u00a0semester to finish college in your planned time period?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhat do you anticipate will be the most difficult part of completing college?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAre you confident you will be able to overcome any possible difficulties in completing college?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWere you able to easily answer the questions in this activity? How confident do you feel about your plan?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThese are important questions to think about for the simple reason that students who have a clear plan and who are prepared to overcome possible obstacles\u00a0are much more likely to succeed in college. In other words, just thinking in a positive way about your future can help that future come true!\r\n<h2>What Matters to You?<\/h2>\r\n<span class=\"im_margin_term\"><span class=\"im_glossterm\">Values<\/span><\/span>\u00a0are\u00a0things that matter to a person. What makes you feel good? What things would you be doing if you had all the time, money, and opportunities in the world? Questions like these help us define our values.\r\n\r\nThinking about your values can help you know what you want from life and from college. Take a moment\u00a0to consider\u00a0Activity 2 below by rating how important\u00a0each value\u00a0is to you.\r\n<h3>Activity 2: Your Values<\/h3>\r\nFor each item on this list, indicate how important it is to you by ranking it as very important (5), not important (0), or somewhere in between.\r\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Value<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"3\">Not important<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"3\">Very important<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Making a good income<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Having good friends<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Learning new things about your interests<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Having a nice car<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Having intelligent conversations<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Staying current with the news<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Playing sports<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Hanging out with friends<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Playing computer or video games<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Cooking<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Online social networking<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Sleeping<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Reading a good book<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Traveling to new places<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Shopping<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Being liked by others<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Studying and reading textbooks<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Having nice clothing<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Watching television<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Enjoying time alone<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Getting out in nature<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Working your job<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Looking good, personal hygiene<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Meeting new people<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Going to movies or entertainments<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Eating nice meals out<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Exercising, being physically active<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Being your own boss<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Having a positive romantic relationship<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Engaging in your hobbies<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Setting your own schedule<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Volunteering your time for a good cause<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Cleaning house<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Attending classes<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Going to religious services<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Talking on the telephone, texting, email<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Going to parties<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Participating in clubs, organized activities<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Other: __________________________<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Other: __________________________<\/td>\r\n<td>0<\/td>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nLooking back at the values you rated highly (4 or 5) in Activity 2 may give a good indication of how you enjoy spending your time. Now think critically about whether or not the activities you value\u00a0contribute to your college experience or\u00a0distract you from your studies. Time management and dealing with\u00a0distractions\u00a0will be discussed\u00a0more in\u00a0<a title=\"Chapter 3 How Can I Manage My Time and Space?\" href=\"https:\/\/courses.candelalearning.com\/collegesuccess2x30master\/part\/staying-motivated-organized-and-on-track\/\">How Can I\u00a0Manage My Time and Space,<\/a> but for now let's focus on identifying what you value and how that information can help you in your college career.\r\n\r\nStudents who enter college with their eyes open and who think about their own values and motivations will be more successful. If you have a good idea of what you want from life, the rest of it can be learned. Other assessments that\u00a0explore your values are available on the COS <a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.monroecc.edu\/c.php?g=244506&amp;p=1826103\">Libguide<\/a>. These and other\u00a0insights about yourself can help you form goals that will guide your future choices.\r\n<h2>Liking Yourself as a Student and Why That Matters<\/h2>\r\nOf all the factors that affect how well one does in college, attitude is probably the single most important. A positive attitude leads to motivation, and someone who is strongly motivated to succeed can overcome obstacles that may occur.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re feeling excited, enthusiastic, capable, and confident in your new life, that's great! But if you\u2019re less sure how well you\u2019ll do in your new role, take comfort in knowing you\u2019re not alone. A lot of new college students start having doubts. Some may start to feel, \u201cI\u2019m not a good enough student\u201d or \u201cI can\u2019t keep up with all this.\u201d Some may become fearful or apathetic.\r\n\r\nThese feelings, while a perfectly natural response to a big change in life, can hinder\u00a0motivation and the ability to succeed. It's important to align our beliefs about ourselves with our values and goals to maintain motivation and increase the likelihood of success.\u00a0If you\u2019re sure you\u2019ll make it, you will.\r\n<h2>Self-Management<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-488 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/560\/2015\/04\/21142747\/students-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"College students sitting at table with notebooks\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/>Going to college presents an exciting opportunity. It\u2019s your first step in your new life and the key to your future. Here are a few thoughts to get you started in the right direction:\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong>Accept responsibility for your life. <\/strong>You can create the life you want.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Decide what you want to do. <\/strong>Then make a plan to make it happen.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Realize you can change.<\/strong> Studies show it takes about 30 days to create a new habit. What is one thing you can commit to changing in the next month?<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Take positive steps towards your goals every day. <\/strong>Be proud of who you are and your good decisions.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Enjoy your life! <\/strong>Enjoy meeting new people, learning new things, and experiencing the diversity of the college experience. Most college graduates look back on their college years as one of the best periods in their whole lives.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-success\">\r\n<h3>Key\u00a0Takeaways<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Thinking about your personal values and how they relate to your education can help you stay motivated to succeed in college.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Because college is a new and different life experience for most students, taking responsibility for new freedoms and\u00a0forming habits that lead to success\u00a0are critical first steps.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-highlight\">\n<h3>LEARNING OBJECTIVES<\/h3>\n<p>By the end of this section, you will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>List your most important personal values and relate them to a college education.<\/li>\n<li>Develop a positive attitude about yourself as a college student.<\/li>\n<li>Accept responsibility for your college experience and your life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>To succeed in college, it is important to consider why you\u2019re here, what matters to you, and what you\u00a0hope to get out of your college experience.<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s Your Plan?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/560\/2015\/02\/21142723\/april-fools-2010-030a-by-jdurham-morgue.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-459\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/560\/2015\/02\/21142723\/april-fools-2010-030a-by-jdurham-morgue-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"april fools 2010 030a by jdurham, morgue\" width=\"276\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a>Take a few minutes and write down short answers to the questions in Activity 1 below. Be honest with yourself, and write down what you feel.<\/p>\n<h3>Activity 1: Your College Plan<\/h3>\n<p>How long do you anticipate being in college?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>How many courses will you need to take per\u00a0semester to finish college in your planned time period?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What do you anticipate will be the most difficult part of completing college?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Are you confident you will be able to overcome any possible difficulties in completing college?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Were you able to easily answer the questions in this activity? How confident do you feel about your plan?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These are important questions to think about for the simple reason that students who have a clear plan and who are prepared to overcome possible obstacles\u00a0are much more likely to succeed in college. In other words, just thinking in a positive way about your future can help that future come true!<\/p>\n<h2>What Matters to You?<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"im_margin_term\"><span class=\"im_glossterm\">Values<\/span><\/span>\u00a0are\u00a0things that matter to a person. What makes you feel good? What things would you be doing if you had all the time, money, and opportunities in the world? Questions like these help us define our values.<\/p>\n<p>Thinking about your values can help you know what you want from life and from college. Take a moment\u00a0to consider\u00a0Activity 2 below by rating how important\u00a0each value\u00a0is to you.<\/p>\n<h3>Activity 2: Your Values<\/h3>\n<p>For each item on this list, indicate how important it is to you by ranking it as very important (5), not important (0), or somewhere in between.<\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"border-spacing: 0px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\" colspan=\"3\">Not important<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"3\">Very important<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Making a good income<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Having good friends<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Learning new things about your interests<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Having a nice car<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Having intelligent conversations<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Staying current with the news<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Playing sports<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hanging out with friends<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Playing computer or video games<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cooking<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Online social networking<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sleeping<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reading a good book<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Traveling to new places<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shopping<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Being liked by others<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Studying and reading textbooks<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Having nice clothing<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Watching television<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Enjoying time alone<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Getting out in nature<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Working your job<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Looking good, personal hygiene<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Meeting new people<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Going to movies or entertainments<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Eating nice meals out<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exercising, being physically active<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Being your own boss<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Having a positive romantic relationship<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Engaging in your hobbies<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Setting your own schedule<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Volunteering your time for a good cause<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cleaning house<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Attending classes<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Going to religious services<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Talking on the telephone, texting, email<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Going to parties<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Participating in clubs, organized activities<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Other: __________________________<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Other: __________________________<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Looking back at the values you rated highly (4 or 5) in Activity 2 may give a good indication of how you enjoy spending your time. Now think critically about whether or not the activities you value\u00a0contribute to your college experience or\u00a0distract you from your studies. Time management and dealing with\u00a0distractions\u00a0will be discussed\u00a0more in\u00a0<a title=\"Chapter 3 How Can I Manage My Time and Space?\" href=\"https:\/\/courses.candelalearning.com\/collegesuccess2x30master\/part\/staying-motivated-organized-and-on-track\/\">How Can I\u00a0Manage My Time and Space,<\/a> but for now let&#8217;s focus on identifying what you value and how that information can help you in your college career.<\/p>\n<p>Students who enter college with their eyes open and who think about their own values and motivations will be more successful. If you have a good idea of what you want from life, the rest of it can be learned. Other assessments that\u00a0explore your values are available on the COS <a href=\"http:\/\/libguides.monroecc.edu\/c.php?g=244506&amp;p=1826103\">Libguide<\/a>. These and other\u00a0insights about yourself can help you form goals that will guide your future choices.<\/p>\n<h2>Liking Yourself as a Student and Why That Matters<\/h2>\n<p>Of all the factors that affect how well one does in college, attitude is probably the single most important. A positive attitude leads to motivation, and someone who is strongly motivated to succeed can overcome obstacles that may occur.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling excited, enthusiastic, capable, and confident in your new life, that&#8217;s great! But if you\u2019re less sure how well you\u2019ll do in your new role, take comfort in knowing you\u2019re not alone. A lot of new college students start having doubts. Some may start to feel, \u201cI\u2019m not a good enough student\u201d or \u201cI can\u2019t keep up with all this.\u201d Some may become fearful or apathetic.<\/p>\n<p>These feelings, while a perfectly natural response to a big change in life, can hinder\u00a0motivation and the ability to succeed. It&#8217;s important to align our beliefs about ourselves with our values and goals to maintain motivation and increase the likelihood of success.\u00a0If you\u2019re sure you\u2019ll make it, you will.<\/p>\n<h2>Self-Management<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-488 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/560\/2015\/04\/21142747\/students-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"College students sitting at table with notebooks\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/>Going to college presents an exciting opportunity. It\u2019s your first step in your new life and the key to your future. Here are a few thoughts to get you started in the right direction:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Accept responsibility for your life. <\/strong>You can create the life you want.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decide what you want to do. <\/strong>Then make a plan to make it happen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Realize you can change.<\/strong> Studies show it takes about 30 days to create a new habit. What is one thing you can commit to changing in the next month?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take positive steps towards your goals every day. <\/strong>Be proud of who you are and your good decisions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enjoy your life! <\/strong>Enjoy meeting new people, learning new things, and experiencing the diversity of the college experience. 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