Congratulations! You have made it through another semester in college. If this was your first semester, I hope you are starting to feel at home at UNCC, and if this is another semester down, you are one step closer to graduation! As we begin our Spring 2021 semester, I figured some tips could be helpful to prepare you for life after winter break.
As a reminder, classes will start up again on January 20, 2021. Some of us may have classes in person while others are fully online once again, but either way, we have some common problems and possible solutions on making friends in classes, moving to remote learning, and personal tips on how I survive my online semesters!
- I’m having a lot of trouble staying motivated
- Start with small pieces and work your way through. Just start by showing up to class, listening to what the professor is saying, and summarizing the lecture in 5 bullet points. After that, we can take another step forward by writing more detailed notes to go back on and reading the book. I would also recommend setting up a visual calendar such as Google Calendar or College Schedule Maker to visualize the times in the day where you’re free to study.
- I don’t feel like I’m getting the college experience
- Luckily, many of our clubs and organizations have moved fully online to help with student participation. Find your place on campus and a group of close friends by joining a Belk College of Business organization!
- Planning out the Semester Ahead
- I recommend writing out all of your assignments in a planner or on a sheet of paper to help you organize your semester. This can be as simple as creating a chart with the due date, assignment name, and a checkbox to check it off as it is completed.
- Teaching Yourself
- Many of us feel as though we are having to teach ourselves with this online learning platform. We have some great resources on campus to help you in classes that may be harder to understand. This includes the Math Learning Department, UCAE tutoring, and the Writing Resource Center. You can also set up an appointment with a Peer Advisor to discuss any concerns you may have with your courses.
- Staying Positive
- While things may have been weird this past year, we are all in this together. A little positive self-talk can go a long way to build confidence, succeed in courses, and feel more positive about life in general. I start every day by thinking of a few things I am thankful for and changing my thought process from “I have to do XYZ” to “I get to do XYZ.” Small changes can help a lot in the long run.
One thing to keep in mind is that you are never alone in your journey throughout college. You have faculty, staff, and peers here to help you throughout your journey. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask and start this semester on a great note!
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