{"id":56,"date":"2014-08-25T03:19:35","date_gmt":"2014-08-25T03:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.candelalearning.com\/collegesuccess1x1\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=56"},"modified":"2015-06-29T12:47:47","modified_gmt":"2015-06-29T12:47:47","slug":"organizing-your-space","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/monroe-collegesuccess-thirdedition\/chapter\/organizing-your-space\/","title":{"raw":"Organizing Your Space and Avoiding Distractions","rendered":"Organizing Your Space and Avoiding Distractions"},"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>Recognize the importance of organizing your space to your best advantage for studying.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Avoid distractions in the space where you are studying.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Understand the myth of multitasking to prevent distractions from\u00a0technology and increase your time in the flow zone.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2>Setting the Stage for Studying<\/h2>\r\nPeople's moods, attitudes, and levels of work productivity often change when they are in different spaces. That's why it's important for students to find or create study spaces that meet their needs and contribute to a positive learning environment.\r\n\r\nHere are a few of the ways space matters:\r\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch02_s02_l02\" class=\"im_itemizedlist im_editable im_block\">\r\n\t<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Physical space reinforces habits.<\/strong>\u00a0Using your bed primarily for sleeping, for example, may make\u00a0it easier to fall asleep yet less effective for studying. The reverse is true as well: studying in bed can lead to insomnia because that space becomes associated with the mental stimulation of learning, making it harder to unwind and relax at bedtime.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Different places create different moods.\u00a0<\/strong>One place on campus may be bright and full of energy with happy students passing through. Although it's a place that puts students in a good mood, it may actually make it more difficult to concentrate. Yet the opposite is also true: a totally quiet, austere place devoid of color and sound can be just as unproductive if it makes you associate studying with something unpleasant.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nSince study space can be a critical factor in\u00a0college success, it's worth the time and effort to evaluate\u00a0your current study space and then adjust, relocate, or create alternative spaces so you can study and learn as effectively as possible.\r\n\r\nLook at the spaces below. How do they make you feel? Use your reactions as a basis to begin determining where you study best.\r\n\r\n<img class=\" size-medium wp-image-2516 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/560\/2015\/06\/21143109\/desk-622532_640-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"Ruler, pencil and laptop seen from above on a white desk surface\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img class=\" alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRx_qq0MqUxMHYkiNTOBVYL90-MqoHTfHbtLoV9LeUb_KTepJbDzQ\" alt=\"\" width=\"253\" height=\"190\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/7\/78\/Georgia_Tech_Student_Center_Commons_West_Lounge.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<img src=\"http:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/9\/98\/Study_Area_in_Peckham_Hall,_Nazareth_College,_Rochester,_NY.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"147\" height=\"221\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRH3jumC2McNhEHDodTyzV5oOPgFRWX68K2jS0BuSTwlIZMu3N-\" alt=\"\" width=\"206\" height=\"154\" \/>\r\n<h2>Use Space to Your Advantage and to Avoid Distractions<\/h2>\r\nBegin by analyzing your needs, preferences, available resources, and past study space problems to find or create the best place for you to study. Then, use it regularly so that studying there becomes a habit. Below are some guidelines to consider.\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Choose a place you can associate with studying.<\/strong> Make sure it\u2019s not a place already associated with other activities (eating, watching television, sleeping, and so on). Over time, the more often you study in this space, the stronger\u00a0its association with studying will become, and eventually you\u2019ll be focused as soon as you reach that place and begin your work.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Your study area should be available whenever you need it.<\/strong> If you want to use your home, apartment, or dorm room but you never know if another person may be there and possibly distract you, then it\u2019s probably better to look for a back up, such as a study lounge or an area in the library.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Your study space should meet your study needs.<\/strong> An open desk or table surface usually works best for writing. You need good light for reading to avoid tiring from eyestrain. Keep extra pens, pencils, highlighters, and paper on hand so you don't have to leave your space to gather supplies.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Your study space should meet your psychological needs.<\/strong> Some students may need total silence with <a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/560\/2015\/04\/21142807\/enclosed-bench.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-522\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/560\/2015\/04\/21142807\/enclosed-bench.jpg\" alt=\"Person sitting in covered bench space\" width=\"240\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a>absolutely no visual distractions; they may find a perfect study carrel hidden away on the fifth floor in the library. Other students may find it easier to stay motivated when surrounded by other students studying; they may find an open space in the library or a study lounge with many tables spread out over an area. Experiment to find the setting that works best for you.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Keep your space organized and free of distractions.<\/strong> You want to prevent sudden impulses to neaten up the area, do laundry, wash dishes, and so on when you should be studying. Turn off your cell phone, and use your computer only as needed for studying.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Plan for breaks.<\/strong> Everyone needs to take a break occasionally when studying. Think about the space you\u2019re in and how to use it when you need a break. If in your home, stop and do a few exercises to get your blood flowing. If in the library, take a walk up a couple flights of stairs and around the stacks before returning to your study area.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Prepare for human interruptions.<\/strong> Even if you hide in the library to study, there\u2019s a chance a friend may happen by. At home with family members or in a dorm room or common space, the odds increase greatly. Have a plan ready in case someone pops in and asks you to join them in some fun activity. Know when you plan to finish your studying so that you can make a plan\u00a0to meet up with your friends later.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">The Distractions of Technology<\/h3>\r\nMultitasking is the term commonly used for being engaged in two or more different activities at the same time, usually activities involving devices such as cell phones\u00a0and computers. Many people claim to be able to do as many as four or five things simultaneously:\u00a0they try\u00a0writing an email while\u00a0liking a post on Facebook and\u00a0reading a tweet while watching a video on their computer\u00a0or talking on the phone. Many people who have grown up with computers consider this kind of multitasking a normal way to get things done, including studying. Even people in business sometimes speak of multitasking as an essential component of today\u2019s fast-paced world.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/560\/2015\/04\/21142808\/tvs.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright  wp-image-523\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/560\/2015\/04\/21142808\/tvs-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Multiple television sets\" width=\"254\" height=\"191\" \/><\/a>While it is true that some things can be attended to while you\u2019re doing something else, such as checking email while you watch television news, it's important to multitask only when none of those things demands your full attention. You can concentrate 80 percent on the email, for example, while 20 percent of your attention is listening for something on the news that catches your attention. Then you turn to the television for a minute, watch that segment, and go back to the email.\u00a0In reality,\u00a0you\u2019re not actually watching the television at the same time you\u2019re composing the email; rather, you\u2019re rapidly going back and forth.\u00a0Studies have repeatedly shown that\u00a0the mind can focus only on one thing at any given moment.\r\n\r\nIt actually takes you longer to do two or more things at the same time than if you do them separately,\u00a0at least with anything that you actually have to focus on, such as studying. That\u2019s true because each time you go back to studying after looking away to a message or tweet, it takes time for your mind to shift gears to get back to where you were. Every time your attention shifts, add up some more downtime, and pretty soon it\u2019s evident that multitasking is costing you a lot more time than you think. And that\u2019s assuming your mind does fully shift back to where you were every time without losing your train of thought or forgetting an important detail, which is pretty tough to do!\r\n\r\nThe flow zone is a mental space where work doesn't feel as much like work. When you get into the flow zone, your mind is absorbed in the task and fully engaged. Flow doesn't happen automatically. Deep concentration\u00a0generally comes after 5 or 10 minutes of light concentration, and flow can only happen when you are concentrating deeply. Interruptions start the study cycle all over again, making it difficult to get back into the flow zone.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/560\/2015\/04\/21142809\/headphones.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-524\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/560\/2015\/04\/21142809\/headphones.jpg\" alt=\"Man wearing headphones looking down\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a>What about listening to music while studying? Some don\u2019t consider that multitasking, and many students say they can listen to music without it affecting their studying. Studies are inconclusive about the positive or negative effects of music on people\u2019s ability to concentrate, probably because so many different factors are involved. Some people can study better with low-volume instrumental music that relaxes them and does not intrude on their thinking while others can concentrate only in silence. The key thing is to be honest with yourself and find what works for you.\r\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-success\">\r\n<h3>Key\u00a0Takeaways<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Where you study can have a huge impact on the effectiveness of your study efforts. Choose and organize your space to your advantage.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>How you control your study space can help you prevent distractions, especially those caused by other people or your personal technology.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Attempting to multitask while studying diminishes the quality of your study time and results in a loss of time. Strive for flow.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-info\">\r\n<h3>Exercises<\/h3>\r\n1. Describe the characteristics of your ideal study space? How close is that ideal to your actual study space?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n2. \u00a0When do you experience the flow zone?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n3. \u00a0How can multitasking impact the flow zone?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nClass discussion: Share stories about distractions that you and other students have experienced. Brainstorm together how to handle similar situations next time they arise.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\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>Recognize the importance of organizing your space to your best advantage for studying.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid distractions in the space where you are studying.<\/li>\n<li>Understand the myth of multitasking to prevent distractions from\u00a0technology and increase your time in the flow zone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Setting the Stage for Studying<\/h2>\n<p>People&#8217;s moods, attitudes, and levels of work productivity often change when they are in different spaces. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important for students to find or create study spaces that meet their needs and contribute to a positive learning environment.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few of the ways space matters:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"lochhaas-ch02_s02_l02\" class=\"im_itemizedlist im_editable im_block\">\n<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Physical space reinforces habits.<\/strong>\u00a0Using your bed primarily for sleeping, for example, may make\u00a0it easier to fall asleep yet less effective for studying. The reverse is true as well: studying in bed can lead to insomnia because that space becomes associated with the mental stimulation of learning, making it harder to unwind and relax at bedtime.<\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Different places create different moods.\u00a0<\/strong>One place on campus may be bright and full of energy with happy students passing through. Although it&#8217;s a place that puts students in a good mood, it may actually make it more difficult to concentrate. Yet the opposite is also true: a totally quiet, austere place devoid of color and sound can be just as unproductive if it makes you associate studying with something unpleasant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Since study space can be a critical factor in\u00a0college success, it&#8217;s worth the time and effort to evaluate\u00a0your current study space and then adjust, relocate, or create alternative spaces so you can study and learn as effectively as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Look at the spaces below. How do they make you feel? Use your reactions as a basis to begin determining where you study best.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2516 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/560\/2015\/06\/21143109\/desk-622532_640-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"Ruler, pencil and laptop seen from above on a white desk surface\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRx_qq0MqUxMHYkiNTOBVYL90-MqoHTfHbtLoV9LeUb_KTepJbDzQ\" alt=\"\" width=\"253\" height=\"190\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/7\/78\/Georgia_Tech_Student_Center_Commons_West_Lounge.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/9\/98\/Study_Area_in_Peckham_Hall,_Nazareth_College,_Rochester,_NY.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"147\" height=\"221\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRH3jumC2McNhEHDodTyzV5oOPgFRWX68K2jS0BuSTwlIZMu3N-\" alt=\"\" width=\"206\" height=\"154\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Use Space to Your Advantage and to Avoid Distractions<\/h2>\n<p>Begin by analyzing your needs, preferences, available resources, and past study space problems to find or create the best place for you to study. Then, use it regularly so that studying there becomes a habit. Below are some guidelines to consider.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Choose a place you can associate with studying.<\/strong> Make sure it\u2019s not a place already associated with other activities (eating, watching television, sleeping, and so on). Over time, the more often you study in this space, the stronger\u00a0its association with studying will become, and eventually you\u2019ll be focused as soon as you reach that place and begin your work.<\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Your study area should be available whenever you need it.<\/strong> If you want to use your home, apartment, or dorm room but you never know if another person may be there and possibly distract you, then it\u2019s probably better to look for a back up, such as a study lounge or an area in the library.<\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Your study space should meet your study needs.<\/strong> An open desk or table surface usually works best for writing. You need good light for reading to avoid tiring from eyestrain. Keep extra pens, pencils, highlighters, and paper on hand so you don&#8217;t have to leave your space to gather supplies.<\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Your study space should meet your psychological needs.<\/strong> Some students may need total silence with <a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/560\/2015\/04\/21142807\/enclosed-bench.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-522\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/560\/2015\/04\/21142807\/enclosed-bench.jpg\" alt=\"Person sitting in covered bench space\" width=\"240\" height=\"207\" \/><\/a>absolutely no visual distractions; they may find a perfect study carrel hidden away on the fifth floor in the library. Other students may find it easier to stay motivated when surrounded by other students studying; they may find an open space in the library or a study lounge with many tables spread out over an area. Experiment to find the setting that works best for you.<\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Keep your space organized and free of distractions.<\/strong> You want to prevent sudden impulses to neaten up the area, do laundry, wash dishes, and so on when you should be studying. Turn off your cell phone, and use your computer only as needed for studying.<\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Plan for breaks.<\/strong> Everyone needs to take a break occasionally when studying. Think about the space you\u2019re in and how to use it when you need a break. If in your home, stop and do a few exercises to get your blood flowing. If in the library, take a walk up a couple flights of stairs and around the stacks before returning to your study area.<\/li>\n<li><strong class=\"im_emphasis im_bold\">Prepare for human interruptions.<\/strong> Even if you hide in the library to study, there\u2019s a chance a friend may happen by. At home with family members or in a dorm room or common space, the odds increase greatly. Have a plan ready in case someone pops in and asks you to join them in some fun activity. Know when you plan to finish your studying so that you can make a plan\u00a0to meet up with your friends later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"im_title im_editable im_block\">The Distractions of Technology<\/h3>\n<p>Multitasking is the term commonly used for being engaged in two or more different activities at the same time, usually activities involving devices such as cell phones\u00a0and computers. Many people claim to be able to do as many as four or five things simultaneously:\u00a0they try\u00a0writing an email while\u00a0liking a post on Facebook and\u00a0reading a tweet while watching a video on their computer\u00a0or talking on the phone. Many people who have grown up with computers consider this kind of multitasking a normal way to get things done, including studying. Even people in business sometimes speak of multitasking as an essential component of today\u2019s fast-paced world.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/560\/2015\/04\/21142808\/tvs.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-523\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/560\/2015\/04\/21142808\/tvs-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Multiple television sets\" width=\"254\" height=\"191\" \/><\/a>While it is true that some things can be attended to while you\u2019re doing something else, such as checking email while you watch television news, it&#8217;s important to multitask only when none of those things demands your full attention. You can concentrate 80 percent on the email, for example, while 20 percent of your attention is listening for something on the news that catches your attention. Then you turn to the television for a minute, watch that segment, and go back to the email.\u00a0In reality,\u00a0you\u2019re not actually watching the television at the same time you\u2019re composing the email; rather, you\u2019re rapidly going back and forth.\u00a0Studies have repeatedly shown that\u00a0the mind can focus only on one thing at any given moment.<\/p>\n<p>It actually takes you longer to do two or more things at the same time than if you do them separately,\u00a0at least with anything that you actually have to focus on, such as studying. That\u2019s true because each time you go back to studying after looking away to a message or tweet, it takes time for your mind to shift gears to get back to where you were. Every time your attention shifts, add up some more downtime, and pretty soon it\u2019s evident that multitasking is costing you a lot more time than you think. And that\u2019s assuming your mind does fully shift back to where you were every time without losing your train of thought or forgetting an important detail, which is pretty tough to do!<\/p>\n<p>The flow zone is a mental space where work doesn&#8217;t feel as much like work. When you get into the flow zone, your mind is absorbed in the task and fully engaged. Flow doesn&#8217;t happen automatically. Deep concentration\u00a0generally comes after 5 or 10 minutes of light concentration, and flow can only happen when you are concentrating deeply. Interruptions start the study cycle all over again, making it difficult to get back into the flow zone.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/560\/2015\/04\/21142809\/headphones.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-524\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/560\/2015\/04\/21142809\/headphones.jpg\" alt=\"Man wearing headphones looking down\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a>What about listening to music while studying? Some don\u2019t consider that multitasking, and many students say they can listen to music without it affecting their studying. Studies are inconclusive about the positive or negative effects of music on people\u2019s ability to concentrate, probably because so many different factors are involved. Some people can study better with low-volume instrumental music that relaxes them and does not intrude on their thinking while others can concentrate only in silence. The key thing is to be honest with yourself and find what works for you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-success\">\n<h3>Key\u00a0Takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Where you study can have a huge impact on the effectiveness of your study efforts. Choose and organize your space to your advantage.<\/li>\n<li>How you control your study space can help you prevent distractions, especially those caused by other people or your personal technology.<\/li>\n<li>Attempting to multitask while studying diminishes the quality of your study time and results in a loss of time. Strive for flow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bcc-box bcc-info\">\n<h3>Exercises<\/h3>\n<p>1. Describe the characteristics of your ideal study space? How close is that ideal to your actual study space?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2. \u00a0When do you experience the flow zone?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3. \u00a0How can multitasking impact the flow zone?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Class discussion: Share stories about distractions that you and other students have experienced. Brainstorm together how to handle similar situations next time they arise.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t <section class=\"citations-section\" role=\"contentinfo\">\n\t\t\t <h3>Candela Citations<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div id=\"citation-list-56\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"licensing\"><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Original<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>Revision and adaptation. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Monroe Community College. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.monroecc.edu\">http:\/\/www.monroecc.edu<\/a>. <strong>Project<\/strong>: College Orientation and Success. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/4.0\/\">CC BY-NC-SA: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike<\/a><\/em>. <strong>License Terms<\/strong>: Monroe contributes its revision and adaptation under the same license as the original work.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Shared previously<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>Desk-CRW 8337. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Anton Olson. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.flickr.com\/photos\/46765100@N00\/2287862388\">https:\/\/secure.flickr.com\/photos\/46765100@N00\/2287862388<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\">CC BY: Attribution<\/a><\/em><\/li><li>Success in College. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: anonymous. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/2012books.lardbucket.org\/\">http:\/\/2012books.lardbucket.org\/<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/4.0\/\">CC BY-NC-SA: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike<\/a><\/em><\/li><li>Image of person at covered table. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Michael Coghlan. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/c5cj3G\">https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/c5cj3G<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\">CC BY-SA: Attribution-ShareAlike<\/a><\/em><\/li><li>Image of televisions. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Stephen Coles. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/4TFN3P\">https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/4TFN3P<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/4.0\/\">CC BY-NC-SA: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike<\/a><\/em><\/li><li>Image of man with headphones. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Thomas Hawk. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/fYci6X\">https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/fYci6X<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/4.0\/\">CC BY-NC: Attribution-NonCommercial<\/a><\/em><\/li><li>my formerly cluttered desk. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: EvelynGiggles. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/evelynishere\/2847770266\">http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/evelynishere\/2847770266<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\">CC BY: Attribution<\/a><\/em><\/li><li>Study Area in Peckham Hall, Nazareth College, Rochester, NY. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Alex Shukoff. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Nazareth College. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Study_Area_in_Peckham_Hall,_Nazareth_College,_Rochester,_NY.jpg\">https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Study_Area_in_Peckham_Hall,_Nazareth_College,_Rochester,_NY.jpg<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\">CC BY-SA: Attribution-ShareAlike<\/a><\/em><\/li><li>Georgia Tech Student Center Commons West Lounge. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Disavian. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Georgia_Tech_Student_Center_Commons_West_Lounge.jpg\">https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Georgia_Tech_Student_Center_Commons_West_Lounge.jpg<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\">CC BY-SA: Attribution-ShareAlike<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul><div 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