Money Matters

     It can be difficult juggling finances during college. Take time PRIOR to arriving on campus to budget your money. Estimate the total cost of your year and expenses. Don’t forget to include spending $$. You will want to go out with friends!!!

     The wise use of a Student Loan can be a great help to you. But, don’t forget...it is only a LOAN!

Job Opportunities

     Getting through College may be a financial struggle for some, unless a job opportunity becomes available. Gardner College does provide for some on campus employment. These jobs include Library duties, Office duties, Snow removal, Kitchen help, Cleaning etc.

Keep the following suggestions in mind if you plan to go job hunting...

Keep Work Hours to a Reasonable Amount
More than 20 hours per week is difficult. Look for a job with flexible hours. Make sure that you can work your job around your classes..not the other way around! Be sure to read the College catalogue which talks further about job opportunities.

Time Management
One of the most difficult things for some students to come to grips with is an effective use of their time. There are many different theories but, each individual most come up with what “works” best for them.
However, one of the basic steps is to learn to prioritize.

What assignment do you need to complete first? Which project will require the greatest amount of time? When is the library open for research?

Building good study habits will help you be less pressured and your assignments will be of a higher quality.

To manage your time more effectively try...

• Making lists.

• Break larger lists into smaller ones.

• Work on one thing at a time

• Define tasks specifically.

• Designate yourself a “study space”.

• Keep the number of tasks down to a manageable size.

• Check your progress often.

• Reward yourself...(Boston Pizza.... Here I come!)
  

“ The Human Mind, Once stretched to a new idea, Never goes back to it’s original dimension.”
- Oliver Wendell Homes

Study Tips

     If your study habits are poor, try attending a workshop on studying or, read some books on how to improve your skills.

To help study habits try...

• Study in the same place all the time. This helps you develop a routine and will help you to concentrate.

• Let your friends know you are studying and not to disturb you. Specify a time when you will be free to go out.

• Discipline yourself to start on time. You will accomplish more.

• Aim for a balance in all of your activities. This includes REST!

• Find out what portion of your total mark comes from each assignment. This will give you an accurate idea of how to organize your time.

• Set specific goals for each study session. But, be realistic... a Term Paper requires time!

• ASK FOR HELP if you’re having problems! This is one of the benefits of a small college...our faculty are available to help!