This week you will learn about making the transition to college, both academically and socially. You'll also learn how to manage the time you have, both day to day and throughout your college career. You'll meet with Syracuse University specialists from the campus Libraries and the Writing Center (which offers services to all students on campus), and learn to make the most out of your time during the semester!
College and university life can be very different from your high school experiences. Resources in the column below can help you navigate the new social and academic aspects of college!
The video below from Crash Course offers suggestions for meeting people on campus and getting to know your fellow new students. The video is around 8 minutes long and features subtitles in English.
The video below offers advice and suggestions from a certified therapist about the adjustment period when starting college. The video is just under 4 minutes long and offers auto-generated captions.
The video below from Arizona State University, while aimed towards parents of students that will be starting college soon, has suggestions and advice for an easy transition to college from high school. The video is around 5 minutes long and has English subtitles.
The Student Wellbeing Toolkit: Preparing for Life at College, University and Beyond
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The Student Wellbeing Toolkit puts wellbeing at the centre of your journey into university and beyond. By encouraging self-efficacy and a focus on the things you can control. it provides clear guidance to enhance wellbeing and opportunities for self-reflection that help develop self-awareness and prosocial skills for life. Offering an accessible toolkit of strategies, activities and tips this fantastic, accessible resource considerers wellbeing within six main areas: - physical wellbeing - socio-emotional wellbeing - intellectual wellbeing - environmental wellbeing - occupational wellbeing - financial wellbeing. Drawing on research evidenced theories around positive psychology, theories of learning, motivation, and self-development, the book explores what, how, and why these areas are key to our wellbeing and the rationale for taking them into account to enable you to flourish and thrive at university.
Available as an ebook through SU Libraries.
University and You
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Want to get the most out of university? Are you looking to develop essential skills that will benefit you academically, professionally, and personally? Whether you're transitioning to university life or already studying, this book will help you recognize the breadth and value of the skills you'll acquire through your curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular experiences. By understanding the importance of these skills, you'll build confidence and see yourself as a maker of change. The book emphasizes skills essential for the future, focusing on; social responsibility, community engagement, developing a research mindset, appreciating diversity, self-leadership, and collaboration. It guides you through the process of building these key skills and discusses their significance in an ever-changing social context. This accessible and easy-to-read guide is designed to support you every step of the way. Get ready to unlock your potential and make the most of your university experience!
Available as an ebook through Syracuse University Libraries
Will This Be on the Test?
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This ebook available through Syracuse University Libraries offers advice from a college professor for new students - from how to talk to instructors to getting the most use out of your syllabi, this book has advice for everything you didn't think to ask.
One of the most important things to learn in order to succeed in college is managing your time properly. How long should your study sessions be? How can you make the most of your time? Resources in the column below can help you learn to adapt to your new schedule at Syracuse University.
The video below from Crash Course gives tips and tricks to improving your time management skills, especially as you adjust to your new college lifestyle. The video is 11 minutes long and has English subtitles.
The video below from TED-Ed explains how even computers can get confused and overwhelmed by the amount of tasks given to them, and offers advice and solutions for managing your time. The video is about 5 minutes long and has English subtitles.
Bullet journaling is a popular way of keeping track of your thoughts, tasks, and time. The video below offers an introductory view into starting bullet journaling. The video is just over four minutes long and has English subtitles.
How to Succeed at University
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This book from SAGE Study Skills has a wide range of studying tips, including time and task management tips and tricks.
Available as an ebook through SU Libraries.
Studying Smart
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"This brilliant book should be required reading for every student going off to college. . . . Forget about buying the new college student a personal computer, and give them this book instead."--Paul Bracken, School of Management, Yale University
Though an older resource, this book has some methods and ideas that are certain to improve time management skills. Available as a physical book at Bird Library.
University and You
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Want to get the most out of university? Are you looking to develop essential skills that will benefit you academically, professionally, and personally? Whether you're transitioning to university life or already studying, this book will help you recognize the breadth and value of the skills you'll acquire through your curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular experiences. By understanding the importance of these skills, you'll build confidence and see yourself as a maker of change. The book emphasizes skills essential for the future, focusing on; social responsibility, community engagement, developing a research mindset, appreciating diversity, self-leadership, and collaboration. It guides you through the process of building these key skills and discusses their significance in an ever-changing social context. This accessible and easy-to-read guide is designed to support you every step of the way. Get ready to unlock your potential and make the most of your university experience!
Available as an ebook through Syracuse University Libraries