Being a student in college can seem overwhelming at times. Between attending classes, studying for exams, doing homework, socializing with friends, working, and being involved in extracurricular activities, college can seem like one big balancing act. I often ask myself where does the time go? After all, there are seven days in a week, which means that we only have 168 hours to balance our busy schedules.
As a
senior heading towards my final semester, I have found my classes to be just as
time consuming as my freshmen year if not more. It seems as though the dreaded
group projects and typing lengthy papers for classes on a weekly basis have
become the norm. Between my classes, my internship, holding a VP office for a campus
organization, and finding time to socialize with friends, I sometimes feel
completely overwhelmed. Let’s just say there are days when I’m prepared to feel
completely unprepared, which is why I sought advice from Academic Enhancement. I
attended a free Individual Academic Consultation, which has helped me manage my
time efficiently so I can fit my classwork, activities, and social life all in
one day without feeling completely stressed out.
“Individual
Academic Consultations (IACs) are one of those resources available to all
students who want to optimize their academic potential and enhance their
success. If a student is invested in networking, has many interests and wants
to be involved in campus activities and organizations, yet make sure not to
compromise academic success, IAC's are great for honing time management and
organizational skills”, explains Academic Enhancement’s Director, and Assistant
Provost for Undergraduate Education, Dr. Karin Lewis.
Academic
Enhancement provides Individual Academic Consultations with a learning specialist available
to all UK students, staff,
and faculty at no charge
These one-on-one
consultations focus on strengthening academic skills and navigating college
life. Each consultation is individualized, and students are encouraged to
discuss any topics of academic conern with a specialist, such as concentration,
stress management, procrastination, and a variety of other strategies.
These consultants
aim to provide knowledge of the skills that people need to succeed, and give helpful
advice based on some of their own past experiences. Along with gaining helpful
tips and great advice, these consultations also provide a learning assessment
for students. During these consultations, students can take the LASSI, which is
a free learning assessment.
According
to Cody Davis, one of Academic Enhancement’s EPE 174 Instructors, the LASSI is
an effective assessment for students who wish to strengthen many academic
factors.
“The
LASSI is an excellent resource that simply provides a foundation or starting
point for the discussion in an IAC. The survey is a self-report tool for
students to evaluate themselves on important factors in college student
success.”
To make
the most out of a consultation, we suggest bringing a class schedule, work
schedule and class syllabi. For scheduling an appointment, log on to a computer
and follow these five easy steps!
·
Login to
myUK
·
Click on
"myInfo"
·
Click on
"myAppointments"
·
Select
"The Study"
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From
here you click on “Academic Consultation” and can choose which type of
consultation you want, along with the date and the time that is most convenient
for you.
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If you
have questions or encounter any trouble scheduling a consultation, please
contact us by calling 859.257.1356 or send an email: thestudy@uky.edu
If a conflict arises after you’re
scheduled Individual Academic Consultation, you can revisit the appointments
page and select “Cancel”.
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