Overcoming Obstacles And Stress In Post-Secondary Students

As a new freshman at the University of Evansville, time management stands as a recurring challenge of mine. Between taking 15 credit hour classes, which consist of three honors courses, working and studying, my time to live is pretty much gone. Since being in DISC 110 Student Success Strategies, which I found crazy at first to even be in, I have learned strategies to successfully manage my time management challenges to ensure I stay on track each semester and for the rest of my academic career.

Timelines, obligations, projects, all facets of education have to be communicated. Being organized and knowing timelines and due dates allows for clearer and more precise communication that saves time and eliminates errors. A student has to be proficient in and practice communicating in all of these forums in necessary, especially in an online education. Communication also takes the form of research papers, articles, studies, and reports. The student's ability to assimilate information from the research and communicate it clearly and properly in the correct format is a large part of the graduate programs. More importantly, not only are there attributes of efficient time management, effective organization and clear communication essential to the student for educational success as it relates to grades, they are vital to depth of learning and

Introduction Time management is more often than not a challenge for many students. This is more so the case for adult students. It is important to note that unlike their younger counterparts, adult learners face a host of unique challenges when it comes to the management of time. In addition to the demands of their fulltime or part-time jobs, adult learners often have to attend to other responsibilities including but not limited to child care and other familial obligations. This text clearly demonstrates how adult learners can better manage their time for academic success.

For first year students coming straight from high school, college life can either be very exciting or overwhelming depending on how well one prepares for it. Some have the notion that college is fun and is all about partying, while some believe that it is an environment in which they

One of the biggest problems among students within post-secondary are the struggling issues of mental health such as depression, anxiety or stress which leads to the failure of adequate nutrition. The age of when mental disorders are clear to one’s self is between the age of 18 to 24 as this is the age of many adolescents are going into higher education (Kessler et al., 2005) . University students who struggle with depression and anxiety majority of the time is caused by the academic stress of being a leading cause of their mental health. As a survey was conducted by campus counselors, many found an outstanding factor of parental pressure for high grades from their child causing many students stress, depression and anxiety which elevates expectations within the student (Watkins et al. 2001, p. 322). These high rates are due to the feeling of being badgered to achieve high grades and maintain their grades while balancing their social life.

The initial shock of the significant workload and expectations can take their toll, but good time management skills can prevent multiple late nights in a row to get assignments done on time. Kelci Lynn Lucier has worked in higher education for ten years, and has experienced students struggle to try and find the balance between extracurricular activities, personal activities, and education priorities. Luckily, Lucier has four tips to help best use the time provided in a day. Lucier’s first step focuses on managing ones academic time and how it needs to be the top priority above all other curricular activities, stating: “It's important to remind yourself why you're in college in the first place: to graduate” (Lucier). Lucier’s second step is be able to manage personal time, she talks about how unrealistic it is to always be working, studying, or learning, she wants students to try and find time to do something fun with friends or a club. Lucier’s third step is to wkeep the students health in mind, it does no good to stay up until two in the morning studying over a history mid-term, only to be half asleep for the test anyway; sleep is important and without can only increase the stress. Lucier’s fourth and final step is to not be afraid to seek help with your time management, she states: “The most important thing to have for time

Using some simple time management skills can give the student the ability to complete tasks without feeling overwhelmed. Insufficient communication between myself and the school also crippled my studies. Over this course, I’ve learned to excel as a student the importance of new time management skills. The transition although stressful is exciting and eye opening. It's a completely different experience versus the typical college classes I was involved in when I enrolled in traditional college after high school. I will admit I am disappointed in myself this course for falling behind, being side tracked I’m unsure how far behind I’ve become. There’s one thing this has taught me and that’s discipline with my schedule because I find it's easy to get

Self- Discipline and scheduling effectively are critical factors when it comes to successfully managing your time. Having self-discipline is a vital necessity, when you are preparing for college success. Deciding to study for an important exam, or hanging out with friends, will need to be carefully decided. If you chose the obvious, Studying, you'd eliminate unwanted stress like, cramming days before the exam. Being self-Disciplined means you have control over your behavior and you do not make decisions on impulse, instead you make your decisions logically. Accomplish everything you can complete today and do not put it off for tomorrow. Creating an effective schedule will be a helpful tool when it comes to your college success. In order to plan

Community service is not required in most colleges or universities. Volunteer work is a great way to help out the community, but many students already have a lot on their plates if they want to graduate on time. Many students do not have enough time due to the countless hours

I write this clear and concise reflection to identify and evaluate an academic problem that I feel is negatively impacting my studies which is time management; otherwise, I find lot of difficulty to manage my time. This problem influences my academic and personal life because I cannot manage my time correctly

There are three time management strategies that can help students be successful college. To start, use the monthly calendar to keep track of schedules such as dates and time of what is needed to be done monthly. By planning in month long blocks, they can keep an insightful big picture on their tasks and schedules. A monthly calendar is great for overviews of deadlines, appointments, and other things that are coming up in the future. Also, it is a great idea for students to plan ahead and jot down courses they need to take for next semester. Secondly, a weekly calendar is the most user friendly, which students can record all their obligations during a typical week. It allows students to view the week’s activities and see how all the pieces of

Keeping a personal schedule or calendar can assist in prioritizing important dates, deadlines, and goals (Martinez Tucker, 2002). Asking for assistance from friends, family, and neighbors can also provide support. Finally, engaging in various stress relieving activities may prevent students from feeling overwhelmed.

Clemson, South Carolina, where 22 years of my wonderful but challenging life was spent. Challenging enough I was forced to enlist in the United States Navy. During my enlistment, I met and married my wonderful husband of 24 years. Three years from now he retires with 30 years of United

Effective time management plays a central role for obtaining good grades. For example, I prefer to allocate time to courses based on their importance in the upcoming classes and their relevance to the course examinations as well. On the contrary, some may contend that time management is a difficult skill as it requires a high level of commitment before going to implement it and reaping its advantages. Moreover, time management is a skill that needs to be perfected in order to succeed in the ECHS program. This particular skill is practiced throughout the program and encourages to be used. The American Institutes for Research factored in “a wide variety of supports that Early Colleges provide, from academic tutoring and advising to study skills, time management and self-advocacy” (AIR, September 2013 ). The research group examined “college enrollment after the end of Year 4 and found no statistically significant difference between the rates for Early College students (71.1 percent) and comparison students (68.4 percent)” finding that “early College students were significantly more likely to enroll in college than comparison students” (AIR, September 2013).

4. Roommate conflict is almost the first one that comes as starting life on campus. College students are forced to live with people who may have different values, beliefs, schedules, and habits than they do. There’s nothing worse than having to sleep in the same room as someone you’d normally hate or never talk to.