{"id":301,"date":"2016-02-15T17:28:47","date_gmt":"2016-02-15T17:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.candelalearning.com\/lumencollegesuccess\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=301"},"modified":"2016-09-19T19:10:34","modified_gmt":"2016-09-19T19:10:34","slug":"class-preparation","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/nvrcte-sandbox-collegesuccess\/chapter\/class-preparation\/","title":{"raw":"Class Preparation","rendered":"Class Preparation"},"content":{"raw":"<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1110\/2016\/02\/02025018\/8548057127_64281ee69f_z.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-302\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-302\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1110\/2016\/02\/02025018\/8548057127_64281ee69f_z.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of a guy doing homework on a table\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/a>\r\n<blockquote>To be prepared is half the victory. \u2014Miguel de Cervantes, Spanish novelist and playwright<\/blockquote>\r\n<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\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 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify effective mental and physical strategies to prepare for an individual class session<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Describe\u00a0typical ratios of in-class to out-of-class work per credit hour<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\"><em>Kai feels like he is struggling through his first semester of college. He works long hours at a job every night, lives at home, and helps care for his younger sister. When\u00a0he gets\u00a0home from work, he\u00a0is ready for bed and is often too tired for homework or studying. He\u00a0has trouble focusing in class and occasionally drifts off during lectures. Kai knows he needs to change some of his habits, but he feels too overwhelmed to know where to start.<\/em><\/div>\r\n<h2>Identifying Ways to Physically and Mentally Prepare for Class<\/h2>\r\nLots of students like Kai have to balance a lot of responsibilities, such as work, school, and family. Such competing demands can make it hard to get the most out of\u00a0class time and assignments. The effort you put in to succeed in college will pay off, though, and there are ways that you can physically and mentally prepare to excel in class.\r\n<h3>Eat Healthy Meals and Snacks<\/h3>\r\nSometimes students get so busy that they skip meals like breakfast or lunch and then resort\u00a0to junk food and coffee or caffeinated drinks to get them through. While a candy bar and soda might give you a temporary boost, you'll soon feel tired and hungry again.\u00a0Eating healthy meals and snacks that contain\u00a0lean protein, vegetables, and fruits will give\u00a0you the energy needed to accomplish all of your daily tasks. The United States Department of Agriculture\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.choosemyplate.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/audiences\/MyPlateOnCampusToolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">MyPlate on Campus<\/a> site includes tips on healthy eating, especially in the cafeteria setting. We'll return to this topic later in the course.\r\n<h3>Exercise Regularly<\/h3>\r\nSimilarly to healthy eating, exercising can give you energy throughout the day. Physical activity can also help prevent\u00a0you from getting sick, which can lead to missed classes and work and lower grades. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), college-aged students should\u00a0get\u00a0at least 2.5 hours of exercise each week.\r\n<h3>Get Enough Sleep<\/h3>\r\nSleeping is like recharging your personal battery each night for the next day. However, studies show that on some campuses like the University of Alabama, 60 percent of the student population doesn't\u00a0get adequate sleep. Although some students will need slightly more or less sleep, most should aim for eight hours every\u00a0night. Along with getting enough sleep, students can practice healthy habits to sleep soundly, like avoiding caffeinated beverages before they go to bed and reading instead of using electronic devices before bed to help the body start to relax.[footnote]\"Sleepy Students Emphasize Studies, Social Activity to Detriment of Health, According to UA Study.\" <em>UA News<\/em>. 20 Aug 2014. Web. 10 Feb 2016.[\/footnote]\r\n<h3>Manage Stress<\/h3>\r\nAccording to a recent American Psychological Association (APA) study, more than\u00a0half of college students who used\u00a0their school\u2019s counseling services cited\u00a0anxiety as the reason they sought\u00a0help. Other stress points included relationship and academic problems. Stress management will look different for each student. For some students, the solution\u00a0might include exercising. Other students might want to make time each week to meditate, go out with friends, spend time with pets, listen to music, or work on arts-and-crafts projects. Regardless of which\u00a0activities you enjoy, it's important to make time for stress management in your schedule.[footnote]\"College Students: Coping with Stress and Anxiety on Campus.\" <em>American Psychiatric Association Blogs<\/em>. 27 Aug 2015. Web. 10 Feb 2016.[\/footnote]\r\n<h3>Talk to Guidance Counselors or Instructors<\/h3>\r\nGuidance counselors and instructors are good resources to help you learn strategies for being successful both in and out of the classroom. For example, your guidance counselor might suggest dropping a class if you are currently taking too many, or your instructor might be able to give you additional studying resources for any concepts you find difficult, so you can catch up for future classes.\r\n\r\nSometimes student success can be as simple as changing your mindset. For example, if you identify what makes you happy and brings you positive thoughts, you might generate\u00a0more motivation and enthusiasm for schoolwork and class time. The following video discusses other small goals students can set in order to succeed.\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/EPYlRx8PFko\r\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\r\n\r\n<em>After Kai decides to talk\u00a0to his guidance counselor about his stress and difficulty\u00a0balancing his activities, his\u00a0guidance counselor recommends that Kai create a schedule. This will help him set time for homework, studying, work, and leisure activities so that he avoids procrastinating on his schoolwork. His counselor explains that if Kai\u00a0sets aside specific time to study every day\u2014rather than simply studying when he feels like he has the time\u2014his study habits will become more regular, which will improve Kai's learning.\u00a0<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>At the end of their session, Kai and his counselor have put together\u00a0a rough schedule for Kai to further refine as he goes through the next couple of weeks.<\/em>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2>Class- and Study-Time Ratios<\/h2>\r\nAlthough Kai knows that studying\u00a0is important and he is trying to keep up with homework, he really needs to work on time management. This is challenging for many college students, especially ones with\u00a0lots of\u00a0responsibilities outside of\u00a0school. Unlike high school classes, college classes meet less often, and\u00a0college students are expected\u00a0to do more independent learning, homework, and studying. The amount of time students spend on coursework outside of the physical classroom will vary, depending on the course (how rigorous it is and how many credits it's worth) and on the institution's expectations. However, a general rule is that the ratio of classroom time to study time is 1:2 or 1:3. That means that for every hour you spend in class, you should plan to spend two to three hours out of class working independently on course assignments. For example, if your composition class meets for one\u00a0hour, three times a week, you're expected to devote from six to nine hours each week on reading assignments, writing assignments, etc.\r\n\r\nIf you account for all the classes you're taking in a given semester, the study time really adds up\u2014and if it sounds like a lot of work, it is! The only way to stay on top of the workload is by creating a schedule to help you manage your time. You might decide to use a weekly or monthly schedule\u2014or both. Whatever you choose, the following tips can help you design a smart schedule that's easy to follow and stick with.\r\n<h3>Start with Fixed Time Commitments<\/h3>\r\nFirst off, mark down the commitments\u00a0that don't allow any flexibility. These include class meetings, work hours, appointments, etc. Capturing the \"fixed\" parts of your schedule can help you see where there are blocks of time that can be used for other activities.\r\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\r\n<h4>Kai's Schedule<\/h4>\r\nKai is taking four classes: Spanish 101, US History, College Algebra, and Introduction to Psychology. He also has a fixed work schedule\u2014he works 27 hours a week.\r\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><colgroup><col width=\"100\" \/><col width=\"156\" \/><col width=\"156\" \/><col width=\"156\" \/><col width=\"156\" \/><col width=\"156\" \/><col width=\"156\" \/><col width=\"156\" \/><\/colgroup>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Sunday<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Monday<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Tuesday<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Wednesday<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Thursday<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Friday<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Saturday<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">8:00 AM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">9:00 AM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">10:00 AM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">US History I<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">US History I<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">US History I<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"3\">Work<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">11:00 AM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">College Algebra<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\" rowspan=\"2\">Intro to Psychology (ends at 12:30)<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">College Algebra<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\" rowspan=\"2\">Intro to Psychology (ends at 12:30)<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">College Algebra<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">12:00 PM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">1:00 PM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"4\">Work (start 12:30 end 4:30)<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"4\">Work (start 12:30 end 4:30)<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"4\">Work (start 12:30 end 4:30)<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">2:00 PM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"6\">Work<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"6\">Work<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">3:00 PM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">4:00 PM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">5:00 PM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">6:00 PM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">7:00 PM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">8:00 PM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Consider Your Studying and Homework Habits<\/h3>\r\nWhen are you most productive? Are you a morning person or a night owl? Block out your study times accordingly. You'll also want to factor in any resources you might need. For instance, if you prefer to study very early or late in the day, and you're working on a research paper, you might want to check the library hours to make sure it's open when you need it.\r\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\r\n<h4>Kai's Schedule<\/h4>\r\nSince Kai's Spanish class starts his schedule at 9:00 every day, Kai decides\u00a0to use that as the base for his schedule. He doesn't usually have trouble waking up in the mornings (except for on the weekends), so he decides that he can do a bit of studying before class. His Spanish practice is often something\u00a0he can do while\u00a0eating or traveling, so this gives him a bit of leniency with his schedule.\r\n\r\nKai's marked work in grey, classes in green, and dedicated study time in yellow:\r\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><colgroup><col width=\"100\" \/><col width=\"156\" \/><col width=\"156\" \/><col width=\"156\" \/><col width=\"156\" \/><col width=\"156\" \/><col width=\"156\" \/><col width=\"156\" \/><\/colgroup>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Sunday<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Monday<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Tuesday<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Wednesday<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Thursday<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Friday<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Saturday<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">7:00 AM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">8:00 AM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">9:00 AM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">10:00 AM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">US History I<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">US History I<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">US History I<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"3\">Work<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">11:00 AM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">College Algebra<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\" rowspan=\"2\">Intro to Psychology (ends at 12:30)<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">College Algebra<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\" rowspan=\"2\">Intro to Psychology (ends at 12:30)<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">College Algebra<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">12:00 PM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">1:00 PM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"4\">Work (start 12:30 end 4:30)<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"4\">Work (start 12:30 end 4:30)<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"4\">Work (start 12:30 end 4:30)<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">2:00 PM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">US History I<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"6\">Work<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"6\">Work<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\" rowspan=\"2\">Intro to Psych<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">3:00 PM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">4:00 PM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">5:00 PM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\" rowspan=\"2\">College Algebra<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\" rowspan=\"2\">College Algebra<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\" rowspan=\"2\">College Algebra<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">6:00 PM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">7:00 PM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">8:00 PM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\" rowspan=\"2\">Intro to Psych<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\" rowspan=\"2\">Intro to Psych<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">9:00 PM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\" rowspan=\"2\">US History I<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\" rowspan=\"2\">US History I<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">10:00 PM<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h3>Plan Ahead<\/h3>\r\nEven if you prefer weekly over monthly schedules, write reminders for yourself and keep track of any upcoming projects, papers, or exams. You will also want to prepare for these assignments in advance. Most students eventually discover (the hard way) that cramming for exams\u00a0the night before and waiting till the last minute to start on a term paper is a poor strategy. Procrastination creates a lot of unnecessary stress, and the resulting final product\u2014whether an exam, lab report, or paper\u2014is rarely your best work. Try simple things to break down large tasks, such as setting aside an hour or so each day to work on them during the weeks leading up to the deadline. If you get stuck, get help from your instructor early, rather than waiting until the day before an assignment is due.\r\n<h3>Consider Leisure Time<\/h3>\r\nIt might seem impossible to leave room in your schedule for fun activities, but every\u00a0student needs and deserves to socialize and relax on a regular basis. Try to make this time something you look forward to and count on, and use it as a reward for getting things done. You might reserve every Friday or Saturday evening for going out with friends, for example. Or, if\u00a0a club you're interested in meets on Thursdays during a time you've reserved for studying, try to reschedule your study time so you can do both.\r\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\r\n<h4>Kai's Schedule<\/h4>\r\nWhen you look at Kai's schedule, you can see that he's left open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. While he plans on using Sundays to complete\u00a0larger assignments when he needs to, he's left his Friday and Saturday evenings open for leisure.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nNow that you have considered ways to create a schedule, you can practice making one that will help you succeed academically. <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.3cmediasolutions.org\/oei\/tools\/weekly.html\" target=\"_blank\">The California Community College\u2019s Online Education site<\/a> has a free source for populating a study schedule based on your individual\u00a0course load.\r\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\r\n<h3>Activity: Creating a Weekly Schedule<\/h3>\r\n<h4>Objective<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculate\u00a0typical ratios of in-class to out-of-class work per credit hour<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Directions<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refer to your class schedule, work schedule, and any other documents you have that indicate the day and time of your weekly obligations.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a 1:2 or 1:3 in-class\u2013to\u2013out-of-class-study ratio, determine how many hours per week you need to study for each class, given\u00a0your current course schedule.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a weekly schedule in a digital\u00a0document. You\u00a0can use\u00a0Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or any other format you prefer.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to include at least class sessions, homework and study time, and leisure time in your schedule.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are finished, write a paragraph summarizing how you created your class schedule and why you think it will be effective.<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow your instructor\u2019s guidelines for submitting your assignment.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\nhttps:\/\/assessments.lumenlearning.com\/assessments\/870","rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1110\/2016\/02\/02025018\/8548057127_64281ee69f_z.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-302\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-302\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images-archive-read-only\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1110\/2016\/02\/02025018\/8548057127_64281ee69f_z.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of a guy doing homework on a table\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>To be prepared is half the victory. \u2014Miguel de Cervantes, Spanish novelist and playwright<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<p>By the end of this section, you will be able to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify effective mental and physical strategies to prepare for an individual class session<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Describe\u00a0typical ratios of in-class to out-of-class work per credit hour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\"><em>Kai feels like he is struggling through his first semester of college. He works long hours at a job every night, lives at home, and helps care for his younger sister. When\u00a0he gets\u00a0home from work, he\u00a0is ready for bed and is often too tired for homework or studying. He\u00a0has trouble focusing in class and occasionally drifts off during lectures. Kai knows he needs to change some of his habits, but he feels too overwhelmed to know where to start.<\/em><\/div>\n<h2>Identifying Ways to Physically and Mentally Prepare for Class<\/h2>\n<p>Lots of students like Kai have to balance a lot of responsibilities, such as work, school, and family. Such competing demands can make it hard to get the most out of\u00a0class time and assignments. The effort you put in to succeed in college will pay off, though, and there are ways that you can physically and mentally prepare to excel in class.<\/p>\n<h3>Eat Healthy Meals and Snacks<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes students get so busy that they skip meals like breakfast or lunch and then resort\u00a0to junk food and coffee or caffeinated drinks to get them through. While a candy bar and soda might give you a temporary boost, you&#8217;ll soon feel tired and hungry again.\u00a0Eating healthy meals and snacks that contain\u00a0lean protein, vegetables, and fruits will give\u00a0you the energy needed to accomplish all of your daily tasks. The United States Department of Agriculture\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.choosemyplate.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/audiences\/MyPlateOnCampusToolkit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">MyPlate on Campus<\/a> site includes tips on healthy eating, especially in the cafeteria setting. We&#8217;ll return to this topic later in the course.<\/p>\n<h3>Exercise Regularly<\/h3>\n<p>Similarly to healthy eating, exercising can give you energy throughout the day. Physical activity can also help prevent\u00a0you from getting sick, which can lead to missed classes and work and lower grades. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), college-aged students should\u00a0get\u00a0at least 2.5 hours of exercise each week.<\/p>\n<h3>Get Enough Sleep<\/h3>\n<p>Sleeping is like recharging your personal battery each night for the next day. However, studies show that on some campuses like the University of Alabama, 60 percent of the student population doesn&#8217;t\u00a0get adequate sleep. Although some students will need slightly more or less sleep, most should aim for eight hours every\u00a0night. Along with getting enough sleep, students can practice healthy habits to sleep soundly, like avoiding caffeinated beverages before they go to bed and reading instead of using electronic devices before bed to help the body start to relax.<a class=\"footnote\" title=\"&quot;Sleepy Students Emphasize Studies, Social Activity to Detriment of Health, According to UA Study.&quot; UA News. 20 Aug 2014. Web. 10 Feb 2016.\" id=\"return-footnote-301-1\" href=\"#footnote-301-1\" aria-label=\"Footnote 1\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Manage Stress<\/h3>\n<p>According to a recent American Psychological Association (APA) study, more than\u00a0half of college students who used\u00a0their school\u2019s counseling services cited\u00a0anxiety as the reason they sought\u00a0help. Other stress points included relationship and academic problems. Stress management will look different for each student. For some students, the solution\u00a0might include exercising. Other students might want to make time each week to meditate, go out with friends, spend time with pets, listen to music, or work on arts-and-crafts projects. Regardless of which\u00a0activities you enjoy, it&#8217;s important to make time for stress management in your schedule.<a class=\"footnote\" title=\"&quot;College Students: Coping with Stress and Anxiety on Campus.&quot; American Psychiatric Association Blogs. 27 Aug 2015. Web. 10 Feb 2016.\" id=\"return-footnote-301-2\" href=\"#footnote-301-2\" aria-label=\"Footnote 2\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[2]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Talk to Guidance Counselors or Instructors<\/h3>\n<p>Guidance counselors and instructors are good resources to help you learn strategies for being successful both in and out of the classroom. For example, your guidance counselor might suggest dropping a class if you are currently taking too many, or your instructor might be able to give you additional studying resources for any concepts you find difficult, so you can catch up for future classes.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes student success can be as simple as changing your mindset. For example, if you identify what makes you happy and brings you positive thoughts, you might generate\u00a0more motivation and enthusiasm for schoolwork and class time. The following video discusses other small goals students can set in order to succeed.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-1\" title=\"How to Balance School and Work: 5 Strategies for Academic Success\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EPYlRx8PFko?feature=oembed&#38;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\n<p><em>After Kai decides to talk\u00a0to his guidance counselor about his stress and difficulty\u00a0balancing his activities, his\u00a0guidance counselor recommends that Kai create a schedule. This will help him set time for homework, studying, work, and leisure activities so that he avoids procrastinating on his schoolwork. His counselor explains that if Kai\u00a0sets aside specific time to study every day\u2014rather than simply studying when he feels like he has the time\u2014his study habits will become more regular, which will improve Kai&#8217;s learning.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>At the end of their session, Kai and his counselor have put together\u00a0a rough schedule for Kai to further refine as he goes through the next couple of weeks.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Class- and Study-Time Ratios<\/h2>\n<p>Although Kai knows that studying\u00a0is important and he is trying to keep up with homework, he really needs to work on time management. This is challenging for many college students, especially ones with\u00a0lots of\u00a0responsibilities outside of\u00a0school. Unlike high school classes, college classes meet less often, and\u00a0college students are expected\u00a0to do more independent learning, homework, and studying. The amount of time students spend on coursework outside of the physical classroom will vary, depending on the course (how rigorous it is and how many credits it&#8217;s worth) and on the institution&#8217;s expectations. However, a general rule is that the ratio of classroom time to study time is 1:2 or 1:3. That means that for every hour you spend in class, you should plan to spend two to three hours out of class working independently on course assignments. For example, if your composition class meets for one\u00a0hour, three times a week, you&#8217;re expected to devote from six to nine hours each week on reading assignments, writing assignments, etc.<\/p>\n<p>If you account for all the classes you&#8217;re taking in a given semester, the study time really adds up\u2014and if it sounds like a lot of work, it is! The only way to stay on top of the workload is by creating a schedule to help you manage your time. You might decide to use a weekly or monthly schedule\u2014or both. Whatever you choose, the following tips can help you design a smart schedule that&#8217;s easy to follow and stick with.<\/p>\n<h3>Start with Fixed Time Commitments<\/h3>\n<p>First off, mark down the commitments\u00a0that don&#8217;t allow any flexibility. These include class meetings, work hours, appointments, etc. Capturing the &#8220;fixed&#8221; parts of your schedule can help you see where there are blocks of time that can be used for other activities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\n<h4>Kai&#8217;s Schedule<\/h4>\n<p>Kai is taking four classes: Spanish 101, US History, College Algebra, and Introduction to Psychology. He also has a fixed work schedule\u2014he works 27 hours a week.<\/p>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"border-spacing: 0px;\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"100\" \/>\n<col width=\"156\" \/>\n<col width=\"156\" \/>\n<col width=\"156\" \/>\n<col width=\"156\" \/>\n<col width=\"156\" \/>\n<col width=\"156\" \/>\n<col width=\"156\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Sunday<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Monday<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Tuesday<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Wednesday<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Thursday<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Friday<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Saturday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">8:00 AM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">9:00 AM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">10:00 AM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">US History I<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">US History I<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">US History I<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"3\">Work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">11:00 AM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">College Algebra<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\" rowspan=\"2\">Intro to Psychology (ends at 12:30)<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">College Algebra<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\" rowspan=\"2\">Intro to Psychology (ends at 12:30)<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">College Algebra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">12:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">1:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"4\">Work (start 12:30 end 4:30)<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"4\">Work (start 12:30 end 4:30)<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"4\">Work (start 12:30 end 4:30)<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">2:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"6\">Work<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"6\">Work<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">3:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">4:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">5:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">6:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">7:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">8:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Consider Your Studying and Homework Habits<\/h3>\n<p>When are you most productive? Are you a morning person or a night owl? Block out your study times accordingly. You&#8217;ll also want to factor in any resources you might need. For instance, if you prefer to study very early or late in the day, and you&#8217;re working on a research paper, you might want to check the library hours to make sure it&#8217;s open when you need it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\n<h4>Kai&#8217;s Schedule<\/h4>\n<p>Since Kai&#8217;s Spanish class starts his schedule at 9:00 every day, Kai decides\u00a0to use that as the base for his schedule. He doesn&#8217;t usually have trouble waking up in the mornings (except for on the weekends), so he decides that he can do a bit of studying before class. His Spanish practice is often something\u00a0he can do while\u00a0eating or traveling, so this gives him a bit of leniency with his schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Kai&#8217;s marked work in grey, classes in green, and dedicated study time in yellow:<\/p>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"border-spacing: 0px;\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"100\" \/>\n<col width=\"156\" \/>\n<col width=\"156\" \/>\n<col width=\"156\" \/>\n<col width=\"156\" \/>\n<col width=\"156\" \/>\n<col width=\"156\" \/>\n<col width=\"156\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Sunday<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Monday<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Tuesday<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Wednesday<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Thursday<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Friday<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">Saturday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">7:00 AM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">8:00 AM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">9:00 AM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">10:00 AM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">US History I<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">US History I<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">US History I<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"3\">Work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">11:00 AM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">College Algebra<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\" rowspan=\"2\">Intro to Psychology (ends at 12:30)<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">College Algebra<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\" rowspan=\"2\">Intro to Psychology (ends at 12:30)<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a6dba0;\">College Algebra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">12:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">1:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"4\">Work (start 12:30 end 4:30)<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"4\">Work (start 12:30 end 4:30)<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"4\">Work (start 12:30 end 4:30)<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">Spanish 101<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">2:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\">US History I<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"6\">Work<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #d1d1d1;\" rowspan=\"6\">Work<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\" rowspan=\"2\">Intro to Psych<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">3:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">4:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">5:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\" rowspan=\"2\">College Algebra<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\" rowspan=\"2\">College Algebra<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\" rowspan=\"2\">College Algebra<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">6:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">7:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">8:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\" rowspan=\"2\">Intro to Psych<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\" rowspan=\"2\">Intro to Psych<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">9:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\" rowspan=\"2\">US History I<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #fffab0;\" rowspan=\"2\">US History I<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\">10:00 PM<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: white;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Plan Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>Even if you prefer weekly over monthly schedules, write reminders for yourself and keep track of any upcoming projects, papers, or exams. You will also want to prepare for these assignments in advance. Most students eventually discover (the hard way) that cramming for exams\u00a0the night before and waiting till the last minute to start on a term paper is a poor strategy. Procrastination creates a lot of unnecessary stress, and the resulting final product\u2014whether an exam, lab report, or paper\u2014is rarely your best work. Try simple things to break down large tasks, such as setting aside an hour or so each day to work on them during the weeks leading up to the deadline. If you get stuck, get help from your instructor early, rather than waiting until the day before an assignment is due.<\/p>\n<h3>Consider Leisure Time<\/h3>\n<p>It might seem impossible to leave room in your schedule for fun activities, but every\u00a0student needs and deserves to socialize and relax on a regular basis. Try to make this time something you look forward to and count on, and use it as a reward for getting things done. You might reserve every Friday or Saturday evening for going out with friends, for example. Or, if\u00a0a club you&#8217;re interested in meets on Thursdays during a time you&#8217;ve reserved for studying, try to reschedule your study time so you can do both.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\n<h4>Kai&#8217;s Schedule<\/h4>\n<p>When you look at Kai&#8217;s schedule, you can see that he&#8217;s left open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. While he plans on using Sundays to complete\u00a0larger assignments when he needs to, he&#8217;s left his Friday and Saturday evenings open for leisure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Now that you have considered ways to create a schedule, you can practice making one that will help you succeed academically. <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.3cmediasolutions.org\/oei\/tools\/weekly.html\" target=\"_blank\">The California Community College\u2019s Online Education site<\/a> has a free source for populating a study schedule based on your individual\u00a0course load.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\n<h3>Activity: Creating a Weekly Schedule<\/h3>\n<h4>Objective<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculate\u00a0typical ratios of in-class to out-of-class work per credit hour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Directions<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refer to your class schedule, work schedule, and any other documents you have that indicate the day and time of your weekly obligations.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a 1:2 or 1:3 in-class\u2013to\u2013out-of-class-study ratio, determine how many hours per week you need to study for each class, given\u00a0your current course schedule.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a weekly schedule in a digital\u00a0document. 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