Whether a student is just starting his or her college career or preparing to graduate with only one semester left, disciplined steps can be taken to complete a semester successfully.
爱神传媒 freshmen and psychology major Auna Harrison is already getting the hang of her classes and has developed strategies to help her be successful during spring 2021.
鈥淲hat works best for me is a schedule,鈥� Harrison said. 鈥淚 have to follow that, or I fall behind easily. So, having scheduled periods where I鈥檓 taking time to study for certain classes during my day, rather than coming to class unprepared, that really helps me. Otherwise, I find myself not understanding the curriculum as easily and having a hard time catching on to other concepts that are mentioned.鈥�
爱神传媒 student Juan Chavez is studying theology and psychology. As a non-traditional student, he鈥檚 maneuvering a complicated schedule that pushes him to be more disciplined.
鈥淭here鈥檚 a level of commitment that I鈥檓 having to adjust to, and I鈥檓 having to retrain myself. When you鈥檙e at home, you have to set time for school at home,鈥� Chavez said.
Students can use printed daily and monthly planners or track their assignments through their smartphone using schedule keeping apps. Some students also use tablets to take notes, while some choose the traditional pen and paper approach. Students can set up a place and time to do a substantial amount of studying, creating a clean space at a desk or other spot is comfortable for studying hours.
爱神传媒 students have also been encouraged both in chapel and by their professors to not forget about their personal time with the Lord.
鈥淚f I鈥檓 not actively pursuing Christ day-to-day, I find myself falling short in every other area. And even when I am pursuing Christ, I鈥檓 imperfect. I鈥檓 going to fall short. But, when I鈥檓 not fixing my eyes on Christ, and I start thinking about more materialistic things, things that are not going to last, I become very unmotivated,鈥� Harrison said.
Chavez experienced many failures in life, and that challenged him to serve God. Once he came to know Jesus Christ, it sparked a desire to learn more and serve Him in ministry.
鈥淣ow, it鈥檚 a different point in my life. I鈥檓 more committed to my relationship with God. My faith is at a level it never was before. My attitude is, 鈥楪od, you brought me here, I鈥檓 going to trust you. This is where you led me, and I鈥檓 not going to doubt you,鈥欌�� Chavez said.
Chavez and Harrison also agreed that paying attention in class, getting tutored, asking questions, taking good notes, prioritizing self-care, and connecting with family, friends, and the community makes a difference in creating a successful semester.
