Student Success

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As students we face a plethora of different challenges through the course of a semester. Family life, work and financial challenges, time management, health and everyday stressors contribute to areas in our lives that impact our ability to achieve our goals. As the summer draws to an end, establishing a strategy success plan for upcoming fall semester, can only benefit our success in achieving our goals.

  • Effective decision making
  • Effective communication and strategy skills
  • Productive problem solving skills
  • Establish efficient time management
  • Plan for the unexpected and emergencies
The above list can seem overwhelming and you may ask yourself, “Where do I start?” Just in acknowledging and having an awareness of areas in your life helps to evolve forward for the future. The biggest barrier is acknowledging and understanding that “nothing changes, if nothing changes.” No matter where we are in life currently, newly married or retired Veteran, returning to college or ready to graduate, having a useful and meaningful strategy to overcome challenges in life will certainly lead to achieving our goals. Let’s face it, life is full of unpredictable events we have no control over. However, having systems and support for our success requires a plan of action steps. These are the areas in our lives that we do have control over.
What type of decision maker are you? What type of problem solver are you? When was the last time you made time in your week to actually organize your time and calendar? Are you taking time out for a healthier lifestyle and getting enough sleep/rest? What part of your communication style can be enhanced and developed at work, with loved ones and professors? The above questions help us to grow and stretch ourselves to develop an action plan for success. Reflection and implementation of a success plan can only propel us into making our dreams become reality.  Taking daily steps and keeping focused on our goals, we are certain to rise above and achieve them.

By Renee Perez-Mora, FCC Student, WRC Tutor


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