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Time Management and Procrastination

Tuesday, March 17
4:00pm -5:00pm
Roth Cafe room 122
Presenter: Melitta East, LDS Undergraduate College Advisor

Do you often wish you had more time to study for that test or work on that paper because you waited until the last minute to begin your work? There is plenty of time in the day, however, we have to do a better job at managing our time and limiting procrastination. This workshop will help you make better decisions about how to use your time and procrastinate less, in an interactive and engaging way.

How to be Selfish: Putting Yourself First (Peer Pressure and Wellness)

Wednesday, March 25
6:00pm-7:00pm
N3090 Melville Library
Presenter: Joseph Robinson, HDV Undergraduate College Advisor

• Are you a student who can not say NO to your friends?
• Do you always feel the need to please those around you?
• Do you find yourself always listening to others problems?
• Do you always put yourself before others?
If you answered yes to anyone of these questions I highly encourage you to attend, How to be Selfish: Putting Yourself First (Peer Pressure and Wellness). This program will explore through a very interactive experience the different ways you can say NO and learn to put yourself first.

How to Get Your Professor to Give You an "A" (false expectations, utilizing resources, etc.)

Friday, April 3
1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: ITS Center
Presenter: Melitta East and Stacey Zannettis, Undergraduate College Advisors

Often, students (especially first year students) do not know what to expect from their professors. They are often afraid to approach their professors during and/or after class and have false expectations regarding their course work. Students are often unaware of resources that are available on campus to help students be successful here at Stony Brook University. This workshop will address various ways in which you can have great academic success in a college setting.

Managing Personal Issues While Achieving Academic Success

Wednesday, April 22
5:30pm-6:30pm
Roth Cafe room 122
Presenter: Stacey Zannettis, SSO Undergraduate College Advisor

Do you find your personal life getting in the way of your academic career? Were you able to manage in high school but are now faced with a new set of challenges as you adjust to college life? This workshop will address different approaches to managing your personal issues in an engaging and interactive manner. Come away with concrete methods to be successful in both your personal and academic lives.