Success Weekly: Tips for School and Life

Hey Bears! Today’s Success Weekly tip is all about approaching conflicts in mindful and effective ways. Our stress may be peaking as we continue with uncertainty in our lives due to COVID and finals are starting! Creating the space with the people around you to feel successful in your finals requires strong asking for what you need (and maybe, conflict resolution).

Hey Bears! Today on Success Weekly we are talking final exam week prep. Keep listening for ways to keep your flashcards fresh, an idea to boost your essay writing, and a strategy to manage your projects in 5 minutes.

Grab the project management worksheet on our website: https://www.unco.edu/humanities-social-sciences/student-success/success-guides-and-worksheets.aspx

Watch the full replay of our Instagram Live for more explanation and ideas for Final Exam Prep on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAJoY5-1SIM&feature=youtu.be

Today we are talking waitlists! Registration opens for the remainder of students this week—so if you haven’t had the chance to get on, make it a priority this week.

https://www.unco.edu/registrar/pdf/reg-waitlisting-students.pdf

Hey Bears! Our podcast will be a bit different given that all campus events are canceled throughout the semester. So in 5 minutes every Sunday morning, we will provide any updates and focus on a success tip for your online semester. This week we talk about the SU grading option.

The Withdrawal Deadline is on April 17--but you might want to learn about the SU grading option first. Talk to your advisor or email us to discuss more! 

You can grab the FAQ page here.

https://www.unco.edu/coronavirus/frequently-asked-questions.aspx

In 5 minutes we discuss registration dates (it opens this week at 7 am with days based on your EARNED credit hours) and 4 tips to fuel your body.

If you are in the Greeley area, you can still visit Holmes Dining Hall for Grab and Go meals. Otherwise, look at your local government website for food assistance programs in your area. You might apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance to offset food costs. There are eligibility requirements to navigate but apply through the USDA site (linked in our BIO). And last, try to spruce up packages of ramen or rice by making a cheap and easy stir fry.

https://linktr.ee/unco_success 

In 5 minutes we cover the basics of setting up a daily schedule to manage our time. You can grab the template at the link to plan out your day. Tag us on Instagram and Twitter with #BearsAtHome to show your daily routine.

https://www.unco.edu/university-101/study-skills/resources/Time-Management-Section-for-website.pdf 

https://www.instagram.com/unco_success/

Our podcast will be a bit different given that all campus events are canceled through the semester. So in 5 minutes every Sunday morning, we will provide any updates and focus on a success tip for your online semester. Keep listening for a Live Stream on Tuesday and 5 actions to prepare for the semester.