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Week 2: University Life01 January 202109:25 PMHabits for Success: Reality CheckUniversity is a training ground for success in the global marketplaceWhat do you think are the important criteria employers look for whenhiring a new employee?LeadershipAbility to work in a teamCommunication skills (...

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Week 2: University Life 01 January 2021 09:25 PM

Habits for Success: Reality Check  

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University is a training ground for success in the global marketplace What do you think are the important criteria employers look for when hiring a new employee?  Leadership  Ability to work in a team  Communication skills ( written )  Problem-solving skills  Strong work ethic  Analytical / quantitative skills  Technical skills  Communication skills ( verbal )  Intuitive  Computer skills  Flexibility / adaptability  Interpersonal skills ( relates well to others )  Detail oriented  Organizational ability  Strategic planning skills  Friendly / outgoing personality  Entrepreneurial skills / risk taker  Tactfulness  Creativity does college means? More independence and responsibility Increased workload More challenging work More out-of-class time to manage

What / Who can help you?  People - instructors, advisors, counsellors, administrators  Knowing how to use technology ( computer and e-mail systems at your school ) Changing or creating a new habit  Identify  Actions  Support  Get Started  Be accountable ( Note progress )  Evaluate progress  Switch gears Common Reasons Why Students Don't Do Well in College  Sleeping Late  Absences  Partying instead of studying  Looking at the book instead of studying and learning

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Losing books, assignments and papers Procrastinating on assignments Tuning out in class Taking classes out of sequence Overloaded with too many classes Accepting too many classes Not using time well Slow reading Lacking understanding on materials Weak vocabulary Lack of support group Family distractions Lack of transportation Not reading assignments Not willing to learn Poor note taking skills

The Habits of Success  Persist  Keep Learning  Think before you act  Reach out to others  Create and imagine  Put your senses to work  Ask questions  Use what you know  Listen actively  Take responsible risks  Be flexible How does these habits help you?  Focus effectively on academics  Manage your time, money and responsibilities  Improve self-knowledge  Set and achieve goals  Succeed on the job and in your personal life Ways       

to develop persistence Learn from successful people Expect a hard way, have the right expectations Don't underestimate the amount of time required Understand why Anticipate and handle failure Find encouraging partners Minimize stress

Week 3&4: University Life 14 January 2021 11:19 PM

Building and Using Self-Knowledge Knowing yourself brings you

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Classroom benefits  Play to your strengths  If you are a musical learner; you might record the lecturer for play back  Work to strengthen weaker areas Study benefits  Helps you pick the right strategies  Help you understand others you study with Workplace benefits  Better performance and teamwork  Better career planning

Assessing your learning style  What is learning style? A particular way in which the mind receives and processes information. 

The two assessments in this chapter have different objectives. Multiple Pathways to Learning is inner-directed as it focuses on eight unique learning styles. In contrast, the Personality Spectrum is outer-directed as it helps you evaluate how you react to people and situations.

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Multiple Intelligences  Learning preferences  What abilities and areas of learning come most easily to you  Music Smart - Musical  Body Smart - Bodily-Kinesthetic  People Smart - Interpersonal  Word Smart - Verbal-Linguistic  Logic Smart - Logical-Mathematical  Nature Smart - Naturalistic  Self-Smart - Intrapersonal  Picture Smart - Visual-spatial Personality Spectrum  Personality traits  How you interact with information and people

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Personality assessments help you understand how you respond to the world around you, including people, work, and school. They also can help guide you as you explore majors and careers. The concept of dividing human beings into four basic “personality types”goes as far back as Aristotle and Hippocrates, ancient Greek philosophers. Psychologist and philosopher Carl Jung, working early in the 20th century, focused on personality typology. He defined the following: ● An individual’s preferred “world.” Jung said that extroverts tend to prefer the outside world of people and activities, while introverts tend to prefer the inner world of thoughts, feelings, and fantasies.

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● Different ways of dealing with the world. Jung defined four distinct interaction dimensions, which are used to different degrees: sensing (learning through what your senses take in), thinking (evaluating information rationally), intuiting (learning through an instinct that comes from many integrated sources of information), and feeling (evaluating information through emotional response). Intelligence

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VerbalLinguistic

Communicate through language

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Understands Logical reasoning and Problem solving

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BodyKinesthetic

Uses physical body skillfully, uses body sensations, good coordination, good with hands

Analyzing own use of language Remembe r terms easily Explaining , teaching, learning, using humor Understan ding syntax and word meaning Using written or speech to convince someone to do or believe something Recognizi ng abstract patterns Using facts to support an idea, and generating ideas based on evidence Discernin g relationship and connections Performin g complex calculations Reasoning scientifically (formulation and testing a hypothesis)

Strong mind-body connection  Controllin g and coordinating body movement  Improving body function 

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Study Techniques Readi

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ng Text Highli ghting selectively  Using a computer to retype / summarize  Teachi ng someone else  Reciti ng information 

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Organ izing material logically; spreadsheet Explai ning sequentially to person Analy zing and evaluating information Fine patterns Write outlines

Movin g while you learn - pacing & reciting  Rewrit ing & retyping notes - muscle memory 

Expanding  Desig body awareness to ning and playing all senses games to learn  Using the body to create products or express emotions 

VisualSpatial

Understand Spatial relationships

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Perceiving and forming objects accurately Recognizi ng relationships between objects Represent ing something graphically Manipulati ng images Finding one's way in space

 Seeing Interpersonal Can relate to things from others' others, sensitive perspectives about moods and  Noticing feelings, social moods, intentions, activity, teamwork, and temperaments cooperative learning of others  Cooperati ng within a group  Communi cating verbally and nonverbally  Creating and maintaining relationships

Intrapersonal Understand own behaviour and feelings and the time spent alone, is self-aware and independent

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Accessing one's internal emotions Understan ding feelings and using them to guide behaviour Evaluatin g own thinking Understan ding self in relation to others Forming a comprehensive selfconcept ( identity )

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Mind maps, think links  Chart s & tables  Using colours in notes  Link thoughts with item / places that you visualize 

Studyi ng in groups  Discu ssing information over the phone, messages  Teachi ng someone else 

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Reflec ting on personal meaning of information Visual izing information Studyi ng in a quiet area Imagi ning essays / experiments before Keepi ng a journal

Music Rhythmic

Comprehends and creates sounds, sensitive to music patterns

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Able to identify, distinguish, categorize species and items, interested in the natural environment

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 Creati Sensing ng rhythms out tonal qualities of words / Creating / songs / raps enjoying rhythms  Taking and melodies Being music breaks Beati sensitive to sounds  ng out rhythms and rhythms Using an with hand and stick while understanding of reciting concepts musical patterns to hear music Understan ding the symbols and structure of music

Ability to  Looki categorize something ng for as a member of a relationships group or species among ideas, Ability to facts Studyi distinguish items in a  group from one ng in the natural another setting ( forest Understan etc. ) Break ding of relationships  among natural down info into organisms category Look Appreciati on of the delicate for similarities balance in nature and Deep dissimilarities comfort with, and respect for, the natural world

Interaction with people and information  Thinker  Analytical  Problem solving  Technical  Scientific  Mathematical  Dispassionate  Rational  Logical  Theoretical  Intellectual  Objective  Quantitative  Explicit  Realistic  Literal  Precise

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Solving problems Developing models and systems Analytical and abstract thinking Explore new ideas and potentials Ingenuity Going beyond established boundaries ( Think outside the box )  Global thinking - seeking universal truth ( Big picture ) Study Techniques  Spend time to reflect on new information  Learn by solving problems  Use new ways to approach an issue  Construct charts, diagram and outlines  Minimize repetition  Try to work independently

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Authentic Sociable Interpersonal Emotional Caring Giving Spiritual Musical Romantic Feeling Peacemaker Trusting Adaptable Passionate Harmonious Idealistic Talkative Honest  Skills:  Honest and authentic  Successful  Has close relationship with people  Aim to make a difference in the world  Always improving self-potential  Promotes peace  Openness ( Hates secrets )  Helpful  Study Techniques  Study with others  Learning by teaching  Find tasks, groups which helps people  Express thoughts and feeling clearly and honesty  Prioritize the most important academic relationship Organizer  Responsible  Efficient

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Tactical Planning Detailed Practical Confident Predictable Controlled Dependable Systematic Sequential Structured Administrative Procedural Organized Conservative Safekeeping Disciplined  Skills:  Responsible and reliable  Knows how to operate successfully in society  Sense of history, culture and dignity  Follows up when necessary  Neat and Organized  Loyal  Attention to details  Efficient  Helpful  Study Techniques:  Define tasks in concrete terms  Study in an organized environment  Request for feedback to improve  Use a planner  Reorganize / summarize study materials  Highlight study materials carefully Adventurer  Daring  Spontaneous  Active  Visual  Risking  Original  Spatial  Skilful  Impulsive  Metaphoric  Experimental  Divergent  Fast paced  Simultaneous  Competitive  Imaginative  Open minded  Adventuresome  Skills:                 

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Wide range of abilities Courageous and daring Hands-on problem solving Lives in the present Spontaneous and action based Non-traditional style Knows how to negotiate Flexible Enjoys life Techniques: Go for courses which uses non-traditional approaches Learn by doing hands-on practice Look for instructor who inspire you Use games / puzzles to help you learn Do a task in a more active way to prevent boredom

Learning Disabilities  Neurological disorders that interfere with the ability to  Store information  Process information  Produce information  Reading  Calculations  Social skills  Following schedules, being punctual & meeting deadlines  Reading / following maps  Balancing checkbooks  Following directions  Writing and spelling  Manage a learning disability  Be informed about your disability  Seek assistance from your school  Be a dedicated student  Build a positive attitude  Rely on support from others What     

is Emotional Intelligence ( EQ ) ? Perceiving Emotions Understanding Emotions Using Emotions Managing Emotions Is the ability to identify, use, understand, and manage emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges, and defuse conflict Self

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Self-Awareness

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Understanding you EQ  Self-awareness

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The ability to understand your emotions as well as recognize their impact on relationship and performance  I know my emotions and how they affect me  I understand my strength and limits  I am confident in my abilities  I am open to improvement Self-management  Controlling your emotions and using your awareness of them to stay flexible and act positively  I can control my emotions and impulse  I can delay gratification when there is something important to be gained  I am trustworthy  I can adapt to change and new idea  I persist towards my goals despite obstacles Social Awareness  Your ability to identify emotions in other people and to understand their perspective and take an interest in their concerns  I sense the feelings and perspectives of others  I help others reach their goals  I know how to relate to people from different cultures  I can sense how to serve the needs of others Relationship Management  Your ability to use your awareness of your own emotions together with your understanding of the emotions of other to manage interaction successfully  I know how to work in a team  I can inspire people to act  I understand how to lead a group  I know how to persuade people  I can made positive change happen 

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Help you get in the door

Help you succeed at job

Measure of ability to learn or understand

Measure of ability to use your emotions and logical skills

Trying to convince someone by facts

Trying to convince someone by reasoning

Being of the mercy of emotions because you don't understand them

Understanding and managing emotions and using them for good reason

Books smart

Heart smart

Gets you through school

Gets you through life

Week 5&6: University Life 28 January 2021 01:47 PM

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Time and Money: Managing Important Resources  

Time and money are crucial resources no student can do without The key is to make smart decisions about how you spend them

Success in school depends upon having  The time to study and attend classes  The money to pay tuition and expenses  The flexibility to find more of both of resources when you are running low How to manage your time?  Build a schedule  Have a planner  Schedule tasks, events and commitments based on priorities  Make the schedule work for you  Plan regularly and plan ahead  Look at your schedule all at once  List the to-dos  Schedule leisure time  Avoid time traps  Fight procrastination  Understand how to handle procrastinations  Be flexible  Anticipate changes  Ready a backup plan Priorities  Tasks or intentions that are more important than others Understanding your priorities when creating a schedule  Level 1:  Identify the most important priorities first  These should be the main points in your schedule / planner  Level 2:  More flexible than Level 1  Schedule around Level 1 priorities  Schedule your study time first, followed by other Level 2 items  Level 3:  Lowest in importance  May not want to schedule these ahead of time  List separately and refer to when free Procrastination  The act of putting off a task until another time Why do people procrastination?  Perfectionism  Being unsure of the next step  Fear of limitations  Facing an overwhelming task  Thinking before you act is the key to combating procrastination How to avoid procrastination?  Analyze the effects  Set reasonable goals  Break tasks into smaller parts

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Start whether or not you 'feel like it' Ask for help Don't expect perfection Reward yourself

Applying for Aid  Know what applications you need to fill  Merit based or need-based  Identify the cost of attending college  Identify if you have to repay Balancing Work and School  Pros  Enhanced school performance  Developing Contacts  General / Career Experience  Cons  Time commitment / Less study time  Less time for social and extracurricular activities  Balancing work and study / tired Managing Income and Expenses Through Budgeting  Figure out what you earn  Figure out what you spend  Evaluate the difference  Adjust spending or earning - get creative with ideas Multiple Intelligence Strategies for Money Management  Verbal-Linguistic  Talk about your financial situation with someone you trust  Write a detailed budget online and update regularly  Logical-Mathematical  Focus on numbers, determine income and spending  Forecast savings from interests after 5 or 10 years  Bodily-Kinesthetic  Allocate money for various items in envelops  Spending stops when money is used up  Visual- Spatial  Set up budgeting system with colour coded folders / charts  Use colour coding for different expenses and income  Interpersonal  Talk to others about your money problems  Brainstorm financial plans with your friends  Intrapersonal  Schedule quiet time to plan and update your budget  Use financial managing software  Musical  Allocate budget for music-related purchases but do not go overboard with its spending  Naturalistic  Categorize and analyze your spending by time, priorities, types etc

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Week 7: University Life 21 February 2021 06:55 PM

Setting and Reaching Goals: Using Values, Stress Management, and Teamwork What are values?  The principles and qualities that inform your beliefs and actions, and motivate you  Values help you too:  Understand what you want out of life  Define your educational path  Create 'rules for life' that work for you  Values are formed by your experiences  Example of Values  Knowing myself  Self-improvement  Political Involvement  Leadership and teamwork skills  Getting a good job  Pursuing your education  Having a family  Helping others  Being liked by others  Taking risks  Being with friends  Being organized  Spiritual / Religious life  Health and fitness  Participating in an online community  Having time to read  Having time for myself  Lifelong learning  Competing and winning  Financial stability  Making lots of $$$  Creative and artistic pursuits  A strong link between values and long-term goals = more motivation, happiness, and goal achievement What are Goals?  Long-term goals  What kind of job, house, car?  > 5 years  Can either have open ended time frame or fixed time frame  Short-term goals  Hours, weeks, months ...