Stress/Depression
What are signs of stress?
Symptoms of stress include irritability, anxiety, depression, headaches, insomnia
Will I join a fraternity or a sorority?
For constant parties and close friends, yes, but if you do not enjoy that lifestyle then no.
When will I study and for how long?
I will study for at least one hour a day
How will I prioritize my time?
Find your biggest distractions and do your biggest and easiest assignments first
How will I pay for college?
1) Grants
2) Scholarships
3) Loans
What are things I can do to manage stress?
1) Exercise
2) Relax your Muscles
3) Deep Breathing
4) Eat Well
5) Eliminate your triggers
When will I make time for a social life?
I can make time for my social life by having work/study days and days where I have free time for friends
Where will I be studying?
If I stay in a dorm I can study there or the library
Will I use a planner?
I will use a planner to stay organized
Will I have to work?
Yes, unless you're rich, you still need to eat
What resources are available if I continue to be depressed?
Counselors, friends, and family, therapy
What are my limits when it comes to partying?
If work is not finished, parties should be avoided
How will I stay organized?
In order to stay organized, you can use a binder, organizer, and most importantly a calendar
How will I keep other less important things from distracting me?
1) Do your work as soon as possible
2) Focus on the smallest part of your work at a time
3) Remove external and control internal distractions
How many hours would I work a week if I were to work?
Full-time work is between 30-40 hours a week
Part-time is anywhere below 30 hours
What activities help to combat depression?
Yoga, Exercising, and Therapy
What type of social life do I envision?
I envision hanging out with friends and studying together and going out to eat a lot
Who will I ask for help?
I will ask my professor for help when needed
How will I balance social and academic life?
To balance academics and social life you should know how much work you have to know how much time you need to spend on it before going out with friends
Will I work on campus?
This will make it easier to get to work and back to your dorm to start or finish assignments
What are things I should avoid if I am feeling depressed?
1) Telling yourself that you shouldn’t feel this way
2) Isolating yourself for days
3) Thinking about the things going wrong in your life
How will friends and other relationships affect my study habits?
Friends and relationships can affect study habits negatively so you should get your work done before making plans
Will I make use of free tutoring at the college?
I will make use of the free tutoring at the college
How will I ensure my time is being used wisely?
See how much work you have and assign each assignment an amount of time to get done, this will cause you to work faster towards finishing your work
How can I balance work and school?
Try to finish or at least start you assignments before going to work and finish when you're back