1. Learn How to become a top notch scholarWelcome Week EventThursday, September 23, 2010 6:30pm International House Philadelphia By Katherine Chuang, Resident Advisor

2. Session Format Presentation & Discussion (20 mins) Group Exercise & Handouts (20 mins) Snacks & Discussion (30 mins)

3. Presentation Are you juggling too much at one time? Working too hard? Presentation Outline Part 1 Philosophy Part 2 Techniques Part 3 Resources

4. Philosophy: Whole Person Paradigm Focus on all aspects Why use this? Helps you stay sane Helps you balance responsibilities

5. Mind (Vision) Ability to see what is possible, to see potential Represents desire, dreams, hopes, goals, and plans Examples: Complete a course Learn a new language Learn a new skill

6. Body (Discipline) Ability to bring vision into reality Requires you to define and accept reality Examples: Course assignments must be turned in Language has syntax, grammar

7. Emotional (passion) Drive that sustains discipline to achieve vision It energizes your life and gives you your drive Examples: Doing what you love Hobbies, Interests

8. Spiritual (conscience) Drive toward meaning and contribution Gives reasons to make sacrifices Examples: Studying for finals

9. “This is a Cook Book” Techniques

10. A Simple Learning Model The following techniques fall into these 3 phases

11. Learning Styles (Input) Visual – learns through seeing Use pictures, diagrams, handouts Auditory – learns through hearing Use discussion, talking things through, reading aloud Tactile – learn through doing Use hands-on approach http://www.ldpride.net/learningstyles.MI.htm

12. Mind (Organizing & Staying Focused) Setting Goals Short Range (next year) Mini goals (next month) Micro goals (next 15 mins) Time management Getting Things Done Week Plan Pomodoro Technique

13. Physical (Taking care of yourself) Eat right Healthy study snacks Balanced diet Sleep enough Recommended 7-8 hours Exercise consistently Move your body

14. Emotional (Staying motivated) Find your unique talents and your role in the world Find your strengths. What are you good at? Where do you like to spend your time?

15. Spiritual (Finding inspiration) Slow your life down Meditate, Pray, Yoga… Find a support group Join a church, etc. Find Inspiration Read your religious text Keep list of quotes Reflection Keep a journal

16. Brief Example Goal: Going to Art Museum How do you get there? What is your preferred way? why? Google, read tour guide, ask friend, go with friends, etc.

17. Resources Books Stephen Covey. 7 habits of highly effective people Stephen Covey. The 8th Habit Francesco Cirillo. The Pomodoro Technique (free download http://www.pomodorotechnique.com/) English as a Second Language http://www.esltips.net/ http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/678/01/

18. Some more links http://www.howtostudy.org/ http://www.studygs.net http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdyhlp.html http://www.hackcollege.com/ http://calnewport.com/blog/ http://zenhabits.net/ http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/the-ultimate-student-resource-list.html

19. Take-Aways Handouts to help you get organized Planner worksheets (week/term) iHousecalendar of events Resource List