HI, my name is Krystal Mccree. I’m doing a survival guide for college. At the University of Phoenix, time management and turning in assignments is very important. The instructors here make sure that you are ready for this educational ride. I will develop an action plan to follow so I can successfully complete my degree program.

Your personality is considered when taking courses at the University of Phoenix. It’s used to help you choose you’re major wisely. Just to make sure you’re not wasting time and money, I recommend the personality spectrum is taken. When I took the personality spectrum, I found out that I was in the wrong field. My results showed me that I belong in the criminal Justice field. I’m not interested in Criminal Justice; the healthcare field has my heart.

In college, you will be involved with different people. Interacting with your classmates can be very helpful. It’s good to get into groups to learn about others differences; it helps you to gain strength in weak areas. You have to be open to try new things. You can become more successful and intelligent. It can be challenging relating to others. You can learn new skills and obtain information. Value your social skills and apply them into your everyday life.

Knowing the basics of searching the internet is very vital. You have to know how to navigate the internet to ensure you’re searching that source correctly. When using the internet for academic purposes, it’s important to look at all search results before making a selection. Just because you find information online does not make it accurate. When I started courses here, I went through a workshop orientation that teaches you how to access your weekly assignments, discussion forums, etc. When you’re responding to online discussion forums, it’s important to remain professional. You have to use correct grammar and punctuation. You have to know your audience. Using correct tone will help you get your point across. You have to be careful how you respond to these forums only because were not face to face, so some people may not know how you’re saying it.

There are numerous technological tools you can use here at The University of Phoenix. They have a grammar workshop, center for writing excellence, center for mathematics excellence, online library, and plagiarism checker. They also have student workshops that enhance your skills and prepare you for your next class. Academic advisors will contact you occasionally just to check in on you. Other resources this online school provides are reference and citation generator, Grammar and writing guides, and learning team toolkit. With all these resources, I’m sure you’re able to successfully complete your degree program. The university library has particles pertaining to course studies and majors as well as videos you can watch. Once you login into your ecampus acct, click the library link to gain access to the writing center and mathematics center.

Upholding academic honesty is very important when you’re in college. It’s important to avoid plagiarism and understanding the consequences if your caught. If the university detects plagiarism, you could be dismissed from the school. It’s important that you do your own work, take notes, cite your sources, and include author name, date, and titles. It’s unacceptable to be dishonest. You’re taking a chance of losing funds, and getting expelled when you’re not honest. Make sure to use your own ideas, and if you don’t give that author the credit that they deserve.

Tips for achieving goals would be to first get your goals organized, purchase a daily planner to keep up with important dates and assignments, set goals for yourself. Make sure your goals are realistic. You have to identify what your career field have your interest. Research numerous of schools until you find that school that meets your needs. Once you do that work on preparing yourself for classes, organizing, prioritizing, and keeping up with your goals. Despite obstacles, you have to remain focused. Keep in mind that no road is easy, hard work pays off. Make up in your mind that you can complete college successfully. You can do anything you put your mind to. The University of Phoenix relate to goals by showing us how important it is to have goals before starting school. Most corporate jobs require having a higher learning. This only prepares you for a successful future.

Managing your time wisely can be an asset to completing your degree program. Always keep in mind that you have a goal to complete. It’s important to stay away from people that waste time. That energy can wear off onto you, and you’ll find yourself procrastinating which is a big “no”. Set your priorities accordingly from important to least important. Balancing time between your personal life and school life can be challenging. Juggling school, work, and responsibilities is hard especially if you’re a single parent. Set a schedule for yourself and follow it. Just apply yourself and be the best you can be

Fostering reading and comprehension and retention is important when taking courses. Brainstorming is a great technique to use before and while you’re reading. It’s good to take notes on your reading as well. Pay attention when you read materials. Make sure you understand the main ideas in your reading. Ask questions such as what’s the author’s purpose, and what is the story telling me. Reading out loud is only good when your reviewing notes, it’s good to use your mind while reading. Using SQ3R process can help with gaining a better understanding of your reading. First you have to survey the reading, skim through the passage. Then ask questions, skim through the reading again, take important notes, understand the answers. Then you read, review, and recall. As you’re reading make sure you take notes, and read carefully to understand the material. Always brainstorm, and remember key facts when you’re recalling at the review stage, discuss what your read, review the notes you took, and reread as many times you need to grasp the concept. While studying choosing the correct environment is always essential. Make sure it’s a quiet area, with good lighting so you can brainstorm and understand your notes. Having a comfortable environment eases stress. Make sure your clothing is comfortable, the room temperature is just right.

In conclusion these steps will have you become a successful student. Getting to know your classmates and adapting to the virtual classroom is valuable. You can get into groups and learn each other’s differences and intelligences. University of Phoenix provides plenty of resources to help students become successful. The tips I named in my survival guide will help you tremendously. Once you apply them to your course studies. It’s important to use correct grammar, and tone in your online classroom. Even in your job field, it’s important to use correct grammar and maintain professionalism. Always manage your time wisely, and avoid procrastination. Avoid plagiarism; always use your own ideas. If you borrow someone’s ideas, give them credit. If you use this survival guide, you will be successful. Keep in contact with your academic advisor and teacher if you run into any problems or have any concerns.