Welcome to our Weekly Study Tip post! This week is about what to do when facing a setback, whether academic or otherwise. This is really common at this point in the semester! Read on for some tips.
You can check out our weekly video on this topic here. We hope you find it helpful!
1. Acknowledge and Assess
Acknowledge the setback. It can be hard, but naming it is the first step to getting around it. Next, assess the ways in which you need to regroup. Make a list of people who might be able to help you -- asking for help when you need it is a very important life skill!
2. Set a Goal
Think about what success looks like. Be specific! Set a goal that encapusulates this success about your particular setback. Then, come up with a way to track your progress - use an app or pencil and paper to make sure you're doing something to help yourself reach this goal every day.
3. Make Time
Schedule time in your calendar to address the problem. Here are some examples:
If your setback is academic:
- Visit office hours to talk about solutions with your professor
- Attend SI PASS or sign up for tutoring -- hold yourself accountable
- Start a habit where you do some extra work each to catch up in the class
If your setback has to do with mental health:
- Check out the counseling center website
- Make an appointment by calling or heading to the second floor of Retriever Integrated Health
This Week with CNMS Advising:
Monday 4/1
2-3 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115) with CHEM101 focus
3-4 - "What Can I Do with a Biology Degree" with guests from Career Center in TLC (UC115)
Tuesday 4/2
11:30-12:30 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115) with BIOL141 focus
2:30-3:30 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115) with BIOL302 focus
Wednesday 4/3
11-12 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115) with BIOL142
12-1 - Facing Setbacks workshop in TLC (UC115)
3-4 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115) with CHEM102 focus