{"id":1659,"date":"2016-09-08T13:45:51","date_gmt":"2016-09-08T13:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1659"},"modified":"2024-05-01T18:28:23","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T18:28:23","slug":"text-prepare-for-class","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-collegesuccess-2\/chapter\/text-prepare-for-class\/","title":{"raw":"Prepare for Class","rendered":"Prepare for Class"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\r\n<h3>Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify effective mental and physical strategies to prepare for class<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2>Identifying Ways to Physically and Mentally Prepare for Class<\/h2>\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\nMaybe you can relate to Kai's story. Many students 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. Like anything in your life, you need to prioritize your time, and part of being a college student is taking care of yourself. Here is a bit of advice.\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.\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), people should aim for at least 150 minutes of exercise each week.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1661\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/605\/2016\/09\/08134444\/5587664614_4e670bbdeb_z.jpg\" alt=\"Three young men playing basketball in an urban park\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" \/>\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, sixty 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>,\u00a020 Aug 2014, https:\/\/news.ua.edu\/2014\/08\/sleepy-students-emphasize-studies-social-activity-to-detriment-of-health-according-to-ua-study\/. Accessed 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>,\u00a027 Aug 2015, https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/news-room\/apa-blogs\/apa-blog\/2015\/08\/college-students-coping-with-stress-and-anxiety-on-campus. Accessed 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<div class=\"textbox tryit\">\r\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\r\nhttps:\/\/assess.lumenlearning.com\/practice\/158c950c-d804-4a49-b23f-3dfe22928535\r\n\r\n<\/div>\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\n<iframe src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291195&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=375&amp;video_id=EPYlRx8PFko&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-tti0hfvm-EPYlRx8PFko\" width=\"800px\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\nYou can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/College+Success\/Transcripts\/HowToBalanceSchoolAndWork5StrategiesForAcademicSuccess_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \"How to Balance School and Work: 5 Strategies for Academic Success\" here (opens in new window)<\/a>.","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify effective mental and physical strategies to prepare for class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Identifying Ways to Physically and Mentally Prepare for Class<\/h2>\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<p>Maybe you can relate to Kai&#8217;s story. Many students 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. Like anything in your life, you need to prioritize your time, and part of being a college student is taking care of yourself. Here is a bit of advice.<\/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.<\/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), people should aim for at least 150 minutes of exercise each week.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1661\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/605\/2016\/09\/08134444\/5587664614_4e670bbdeb_z.jpg\" alt=\"Three young men playing basketball in an urban park\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" \/><\/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, sixty 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,\u00a020 Aug 2014, https:\/\/news.ua.edu\/2014\/08\/sleepy-students-emphasize-studies-social-activity-to-detriment-of-health-according-to-ua-study\/. Accessed 10 Feb 2016.\" id=\"return-footnote-1659-1\" href=\"#footnote-1659-1\" 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,\u00a027 Aug 2015, https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/news-room\/apa-blogs\/apa-blog\/2015\/08\/college-students-coping-with-stress-and-anxiety-on-campus. Accessed 10 Feb 2016.\" id=\"return-footnote-1659-2\" href=\"#footnote-1659-2\" 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<div class=\"textbox tryit\">\n<h3>Try It<\/h3>\n<p>\t<iframe id=\"assessment_practice_158c950c-d804-4a49-b23f-3dfe22928535\" class=\"resizable\" src=\"https:\/\/assess.lumenlearning.com\/practice\/158c950c-d804-4a49-b23f-3dfe22928535?iframe_resize_id=assessment_practice_id_158c950c-d804-4a49-b23f-3dfe22928535\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:none;width:100%;height:100%;min-height:300px;\"><br \/>\n\t<\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\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\" src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291195&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=375&amp;video_id=EPYlRx8PFko&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-tti0hfvm-EPYlRx8PFko\" width=\"800px\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/College+Success\/Transcripts\/HowToBalanceSchoolAndWork5StrategiesForAcademicSuccess_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for &#8220;How to Balance School and Work: 5 Strategies for Academic Success&#8221; here (opens in new window)<\/a>.<\/p>\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-1659\">\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>College Success. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Jolene Carr. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Lumen Learning. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\">CC BY: Attribution<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Specific attribution<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>Image of basketball. <strong>Authored by<\/strong>: Kevin Harber. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/9vLf25\">https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/9vLf25<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/4.0\/\">CC BY-NC-ND: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives <\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">All rights reserved content<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>How to Balance School and Work: 5 Strategies for Academic Success. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Harvard Extension School. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/EPYlRx8PFko\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/EPYlRx8PFko<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em>All Rights Reserved<\/em>. <strong>License Terms<\/strong>: Standard YouTube License<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">Public domain content<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>Six Tips for College Health and Safety. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. <strong>Located at<\/strong>: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/features\/collegehealth\/\">http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/features\/collegehealth\/<\/a>. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"license\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/about\/pdm\">Public Domain: No Known Copyright<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t <\/section><hr class=\"before-footnotes clear\" \/><div class=\"footnotes\"><ol><li id=\"footnote-1659-1\">\"Sleepy Students Emphasize Studies, Social Activity to Detriment of Health, According to UA Study.\" <em>UA News<\/em>,\u00a020 Aug 2014, https:\/\/news.ua.edu\/2014\/08\/sleepy-students-emphasize-studies-social-activity-to-detriment-of-health-according-to-ua-study\/. 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