Listen "5-things for you to know before you graduate High School"
Episode Synopsis
Top 5 things I want you to know before you graduate High School
5. Find Your Tribe and build your network.
4. Quitting is not an Option, but a change of strategy is.
Changing Majors
Changing Schools
Getting Help (Tutoring or asking questions)
Find a different way to study and prepare for your class, assignments, and exams. Sometimes the way you studied in high school isn't going to cut the mustard in College. You may just need to revisit the way you take notes, prepare in advance for exams, stay organized for your semester, stay ready for the challenges of college life.
3. There is MORE than one pathway to SUCCESS.
College or not college
Community College, then attending a 4 year University
Technical Training (Diplomas and certification)
Online Courses
On the Job training
2. The Term "Graduate On Time" is irrelevant in College.
You determine your time table
Your education and career journey will happen at different intervals than others, and that is OK.
There is no one formula for how much time is necessary
1. Find a HEALTHY way to Self Soothe!
-Alert-
You might experience some form of nervousness about graduation, ACT (or SAT) scores, grades, admission requirements, community service, and life in general. Start now learning healthy ways to settle, calm, and focus so you can stay on track.
Take 30 minutes to be creative
Practice deep breathing
Exercise
Get outside in the fresh air
I am not a doctor, so read some other strategies for HEALTHY self soothing below:
https://drjudithorloff.com/self-soothing-techniques-8-ways-to-prevent-overwhelm/
https://www.nspt4kids.com/parenting/10-simple-calm-down-strategies-for-teens/
https://papyrus-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Hope-box.pdf
5. Find Your Tribe and build your network.
4. Quitting is not an Option, but a change of strategy is.
Changing Majors
Changing Schools
Getting Help (Tutoring or asking questions)
Find a different way to study and prepare for your class, assignments, and exams. Sometimes the way you studied in high school isn't going to cut the mustard in College. You may just need to revisit the way you take notes, prepare in advance for exams, stay organized for your semester, stay ready for the challenges of college life.
3. There is MORE than one pathway to SUCCESS.
College or not college
Community College, then attending a 4 year University
Technical Training (Diplomas and certification)
Online Courses
On the Job training
2. The Term "Graduate On Time" is irrelevant in College.
You determine your time table
Your education and career journey will happen at different intervals than others, and that is OK.
There is no one formula for how much time is necessary
1. Find a HEALTHY way to Self Soothe!
-Alert-
You might experience some form of nervousness about graduation, ACT (or SAT) scores, grades, admission requirements, community service, and life in general. Start now learning healthy ways to settle, calm, and focus so you can stay on track.
Take 30 minutes to be creative
Practice deep breathing
Exercise
Get outside in the fresh air
I am not a doctor, so read some other strategies for HEALTHY self soothing below:
https://drjudithorloff.com/self-soothing-techniques-8-ways-to-prevent-overwhelm/
https://www.nspt4kids.com/parenting/10-simple-calm-down-strategies-for-teens/
https://papyrus-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Hope-box.pdf
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