Procrastination
Creating Incentives
These visual diagrams are used to connect ideas and improve retention of a topic
Mind Maps
This healthy habit can improve focus and reduce stress, especially during finals week.
Getting enough sleep
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Yay Summer!
What is one great place to study on campus?
Lydon Library
University Crossing
O'Leary Library
Etc.
What is one reason someone may procrastinate?
A task seems to big
Feelings of being overwhelmed
The task is boring or unpleasant
Perfectionism
Etc.
This strategy involves studying with other classmates to prepare for a shared exam.
Study groups
What can happen when you do not plan ahead for finals?
Cramming for exams and experiencing burnout
When is the last day of classes?
April 30th
If you are working on a final paper, what resource on campus can you utilize for support at any stage of the writing process?
This involved removing distractions and choosing a space that best supports your productivity to study.
Adjusting your environment
This method uses 25-minute work sessions followed by 5-minute short breaks
The Pomodoro Technique
What keeps your brain functioning well and prevents fatigue?
Drinking water
What big on-campus event takes place every spring where students can celebrate the end of the semester and enjoy games, rides, and food?
Spring Carnival
(April 23rd from 5:00-8:00pm at Riverview Fields)
Where can you go to find tutoring on campus?
Searchable Tutoring Schedule
Centers for Learning, Advising, and Student Success
Academic Departments
This action involves committing to someone else (perhaps a friend or classmate) that you will complete a task. This person may also commit to you that they will also complete a task.
Finding an accountability partner
This method involves teaching other the materials you are reviewing to help improve your understanding and identify gaps
Feynman Technique
What can help keep your confidence up, decrease procrastination, and increase motivation?
Positive Self-Talk
What is one thing that you are most proud of accomplishing this semester?
(each team member answers)
Congrats!!
As a student in Rising 360, who can you go to for 1:1 success coaching and support in preparing for finals.
This strategy involves breaking a large task into smaller steps to help create momentum and overcome procrastination
Next Action Habit
What is an example of preparing study materials and an example of reviewing study materials?
Preparing Study Materials - Ex: Making flashcards, putting together a study guide, creating practice problems, etc.
Reviewing Study Materials - Ex: Taking a practice test, using flashcards, doing practice problems, etc.
A student has three final exams in two days and feels overwhelmed about where to start. What action can help the student feel less overwhelmed, like they have plan, and decrease stress?
Creating a study plan
When is the STEP End of Semester Event and Raffle?
April 30th from 5:00-6:30pm in LYD 110
What is one resource on campus that can greatly impact your ability to succeed on campus that you may not initially associate with academic success?
Campus Recreation Center
Dining Halls
Outdoor Campus Areas
Etc.