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16 Aug 2010 @ 9:46 PM
Stephanie Join Date: Mon 16th Aug 2010
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Starting my studies at the university... study tips?

My friends and family have been tremendously helpful in keeping me focused and helping me to discipline myself. I graduated towards the top of my class [#15 out of 650] and will begin my studies at UCSD in September. I know that college will be much more difficult than high school [I took lots of Ap classes so I do know that studying is key]... I plan to contact the Student Services office... Any suggestions to surviving the college experience with the hairy-monkey [otherwise known as ADD] on my back?

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19 Aug 2010 @ 3:39 PM Reply # 1
eabeam Join Date: Tue 12th Jan 2010
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Some Basics

#1 - You already covered.. register with the school support offices.

#2 - Get a good room-mate... if you have any control over this.

#3 - Check out the non-disability support services the school has... There are so many things offered now... time management seminars, tutorials, writing centers... The big thing is at a large school, you have to advocate for help... it will not find you....

#4 - Get a Clock that has a sound machine (I like the bubbling brook) it helps as a sound screen. I have actually switched to the Pandora "Spa Music" channel.

#5 - Get to know your TA's and professors, use their office hours. Don't dwell on your issues; they don't care. However, it helps to have them know you as a person. Who better to get advice to that the person making the exam and grading everything? It also helps you with one very important aspect of college I never learned about (see my blog posts from my college days) MENTORING AND NETWORKING!!!!

Here are my college days blogposts.

MIT http://askdreric-schoolpsychologist.blogspot.com/2010/01/my-adhd-story-part-3-mit.html

UMASS http://askdreric-schoolpsychologist.blogspot.com/2010/01/my-adhd-story-part-4-umass-diagnosis.html

NU http://askdreric-schoolpsychologist.blogspot.com/2010/01/my-adhd-story-part-5-northeastern.html

UCLA http://askdreric-schoolpsychologist.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-adhd-story-part-6-current-day.htm

Most of all, to thine own self be true. Most academic issues in college do not start academic... peer groups, partying, relationships, etc.

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19 Aug 2010 @ 9:58 PM Reply # 2
Stephanie Join Date: Mon 16th Aug 2010
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College

Ha ha relationships and partying... [NOT FOR ME!] I am discerning to join a monastery upon completion of my degree in Religious Studies ... I'm a little worried about getting that far in 4 years or less. I already learned a bit about the importance of the social networking system in high school and a bit about the stress of multiple AP's. I am entering with credits for 9 courses [if all my AP's actually count and transfer].

Its the required classes [the science/maths :( ] that I am concerned about.

Thanks though...

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