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College Survival

College Survival. B aton R ouge C ommunity C ollege Leigh Potts, Counselor Magnolia 108, pottsl@mybrcc.edu 225-216-8647. College has ups and downs…. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” Carl Jung. Survival. B alance R esources C onnections C ommitment.

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College Survival

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  1. College Survival BatonRougeCommunityCollege Leigh Potts, Counselor Magnolia 108, pottsl@mybrcc.edu 225-216-8647

  2. College has ups and downs…

  3. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” Carl Jung Survival Balance Resources Connections Commitment

  4. Balance: 168 hours in a week**Sample Only** • Sleep/rest: 56 hours (8 hours/night) • Eating/Personal Care: 21 hours • Work hours & Commute:22 hours • School hours: 12 hours • Study time: 24 hours (2 hrs per credit) • Family/friend time: 20 hours • Me time (hobbies, etc.): 7 hours • Other time commitments: • Club Meeting/Volunteering 3 hours • Church time+ 3 hours 168 hours

  5. Study Time: Have a plan!!! • Who?Alone, study partneron Friday • What?Fractions (Math 093): class notes, textbook pages 120-131, & My Math Lab • When?MWF 11 a.m. - 12p.m. / 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. • Where?Library & Academic Learning Center • Why?Test # 2

  6. Resources & Connections: Where do I go for……? Resource Menu: Check here first! Important Updates Communication with your instructors! Your schedule, financial account, etc.

  7. Resources & ConnectionsBRCC Clubs & Student Organizations • Afrikids Clubs • Anime & Gaming Club • BRCC Alumni Association • BRCC Today • Future Educators • Campus Activities Board (CAB) • Computer Science Club • C.R.A.S.H. Club • French Club • Gospel Choir • Hip Hop Coalition • I Too America Club • Jazz Ensemble • Green Bears (STEM) • Graphic Design • Poetry Club • Production Assistance Club • Library Club • Math Club • Phi Theta Kappa • PTEC CLUB • Self Esteem Club • BRCC Student Nurses Association • Student Government Association (SGA) • 25 PLUS SOCIETY CLUB • VETERANS CLUB • Art Club • Christian Student Association • Construction Management Club • Creative Writing Club • International Club • BRCC Business Club/KBD • Sigma Kappa Delta (English) • Spanish Club

  8. Commitment Define: STUDENT • a person formally engaged in learning, especially one enrolled in a school or college • any person who studies, investigates, or examines thoughtfully • a person who makes a thorough study of a subject

  9. Attendance: Absences What your instructor thinks you’re doing… What you’re actually doing…

  10. What’s the difference…? Drop Withdrawal • Last day (Fall 2013): September 3rd • Class NOT listed on transcript • Partial refund after drop • Must add another course to maintain equal financial aid status • Last day (Fall 2013): November 1st • Class on transcript w/ grade: W • NO refund • Financial Aid: YOU may have to pay for class

  11. GRADES! Each grade is worth a specific number of quality points. A Exceptional/Superior 4 B Above Average 3 C Average 2 D Below Average 1 F Failure 0 W Withdrawal 0 AU Audited 0 P Passed 0 I Incomplete 0

  12. Compute GPA Determine the quality points earned for each course: Course’s credit hours x grade quality points = total quality points Total quality points / Total hours attempted= GPA 24 / 9 = 2.67

  13. Welcome to Baton Rouge Community College!

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