April 2015 Group Advisement

1. ASAP GROUP
ADVISEMENT
APRIL 2015 (SPRING SESSION I)

2. IMPORTANT
REMINDERS
• April 3rd- April 11th- Spring Break, No classes
• April 22nd – Irregular Day – Classes Follow Monday Schedule
• April 29th – Last Day to Apply for Spring 2015 Graduation
• May 8th – Last Day to Withdraw from a Course
• May 17th – NYC AIDS Walk
• ASAP Club Meetings: Wednesday’s, 2 pm – 3 pm, B116

3. FREE TAX PREPARATION
@ SINGLE STOP
Single Stop is offering free Tax Preparation to all LaGuardia students (matric
and non-degree) and their family members starting Monday, January 26,
2015. Visit Room C109, and bring the following:
• Photo ID and social security cards for everyone to be listed on return
• W-2 forms for each job
• If claiming childcare expenses, documentation & provider’s tax ID, and any
other tax-related documentation you have received (i.e. 1099).
• Tax Preparers Hours - Monday & Thursday 10am - 6pm; Tuesday &
Wednesday 10m - 5pm.
• For more information call (718) 482-5135 or email singlestop@lagcc.cuny.edu.

5. THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN
Thursday, April 23
at 8:00 pm
200 West 45th St
Thursday, May 7
at 7:00 pm
214 West 42nd St
First Come, First Serve
* Preference will be
given to previous event
attendees.
• Visit B235 and speak
to Matthew to Sign-Up
• $20 Deposit Required
(Will be returned on
day of event)

12. WELCOME TO TIME
MANAGEMENT 101
• Myths about Time Management
• The Benefits of Time Management
• Steps to Managing your Time
We don’t plan to fail
We fail to plan…
Time management is a life skill, not a
study skill.

14. MYTHS ABOUT TIME
MANAGEMENT
• I wont have enough time no matter what I do!
• I work better under pressure.
• I already get a lot of things done, so I don’t
need to improve my Time Management skills.

15. BENEFITS OF TIME
MANAGEMENT
• You improve your self-esteem.
• You reduce your stress.
• You are more productive.
• You achieve balance in your life.
• You avoid meltdowns.
• Allows more time to review.
• You reach your goals.
• Increase effectiveness and
efficiency.

16. BIGGEST TIME MANAGEMENT
PROBLEM?

18. FORMS OF PROCRASTINATION
• Ignoring the task, hoping it will go away
• Underestimating how long it will take
• Overestimating your abilities and resources
• Telling yourself that poor performance is okay
• Doing something else that isn’t very important
• Talking about a hard job rather than doing it
• Becoming paralyzed when having to make choices

19. HOW TO STOP
PROCRASTINATING?
• Get rid of distractions and find a study area
that works best for you.

20. SET GOALS FOR YOURSELF
• Plan each day, week, and semester.
• Set long-term and short term goals.
• Set a deadline for your goals.
• Understand that goals change but
know which goals to stick with.
TRACK HOW YOU USE YOUR TIME
• Discover how you really spend your time.
• Assess if you are using your time efficiently.

21. WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER
• Set realistic goals. There are only 24
hours in a day.
• Use spare time for review.
• Make it a habit to study at the same time
each day.
• Prioritize your goals and identify in what
order things need to be done.
• Set aside study time: 2 hours per 1 hour of
class.

22. Evaluate your energy level at different
times of the day and schedule your tasks
when you have the energy level to
match.

23. • Once you are
aware of your
priorities, plan out
a schedule for the
semester, day, and
week.
• Integrate your
goals: School,
Personal, Career.
Planning Tools:
• Monthly Planner
• Weekly Planner
• “To Do” Lists
• Electronic Device