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Importance of Study
Objectives
After completing this section, you will be able to:
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Describe study skills that will help you become prepared for college and career.
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List steps to take to improve study habits.
Study and Learn
Students in work-based learning programs sometimes say, “I want
to work, not study.” You will need to do both to be successful in your
work-based learning experience and your future career. Part of your
success in the program may depend on your desire to study and learn.
The study skills you use in the classroom are just as important as the
job skills you will learn. As you move into your future career, you will
be able to use many of the same skills.
Develop Organization Skills
As a student working part-time, learning to organize your
schedule is an important skill. You may want to develop a daily
schedule to help balance your time for work, study, and recreation.
This is very important. Providing time for rest and relaxation will help
make you more productive when you study and work.
You can balance your schedule by making a list of all the
important tasks you must do each day. Then you can arrange your
list in order of priority. A priority is the first ranking in a “to do” list.
When items are ranked by priority, they are listed by importance from
first to last.
A list of things to do helps you decide which tasks are most
important and which must be done ahead of others. Because both
school and work are important to you in this program, tasks for both
should be done well and on time. Getting organized helps you use
time wisely each day.