Learning how to budget and spend your money is something that is not always taught in college. As a college student it is important to understand how to manage your money and prioritize your “needs” before your “wants”. This article will help you budget your money and make smarter decisions with your money.
Now that it’s May, we’re so close to the end of the school year! You may feel like your motivation is decreasing as classes wind down, but keep working hard! Here is a summary of some of the academic stress management strategies we covered this year. You’ve learned a lot of these this year–keep them […]
Do you ever feel overwhelmed thinking about the different things you have to do? It’s normal to feel overwhelmed sometimes, but writing down your responsibilities can help you figure out how to tackle them. One method for writing down your responsibilities and organizing them is called an Eisenhower Matrix. Click here to watch a video […]
Our Academic Stress management series has been going strong since September, and we have really enjoyed teaching BridgeUP scholars about how to handle academic stress! One scholar, Oliver, says that he found the Pomodoro Technique particularly helpful. He used to get distracted or put off his work, but sectioning off his work into little bite […]
Adam Gazzaley is a doctor who has done great research in how the brain responds to multitasking and distractions. In this Q&A session, he mentions the limitations our brain has be able to focus on multiple tasks when they are carried out at the same time. He shows that his research was able to prove […]
This NPR article speaks on the effects of multitasking and the possible reasons why many teenage students feel the need to do so. When we multitask, concentration and focus dwindle down on many tasks. Once we have been distracted, it is difficult for our minds to get back on track with the first task, without […]
The article written by Your Teen magazine touches on the impact of multitasking on teenage students. It touches upon the reasons why many teens want to multitask in the first place — it seems efficient. You are able to get down double the work in half the time. However, pediatricians have cited that the impact […]
Many students are uncertain about what exactly they want to do after high school. It is easy to become overwhelmed with committing to a 4-year college and choosing a degree path. A great option that students take is attending a local community college and completing a 2-year program, then transferring to a 4-year university and […]
Another great goal-setting tool to keep yourself on track is laying out your goal using the WOOP method. What is WOOP? W – Wish What is a reasonable, attainable wish you want to achieve? O – Outcome What will your life look like if you achieve this wish? O – Obstacle What are potential roadblocks […]
You may already be familiar with S.M.A.R.T. goals (Make this text a link to smart goal article) (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound), there is another goal setting formula to help you tackle those challenging goals: H.A.R.D. goals. What are HARD goals? H – Heartfelt Are you emotionally drawn towards your goal? A – Animated Can […]
