Success, Part 2

Don’t Let Your First Year Ruin Your Chances Of Success, Part 2

On Wednesday we discused setting goals and purchasing both a planner and a file cabinet. Today we finish off our discussion with...

4. Find a study partner. Difficult classes should never be taken without the help of a study partner. Study partners are great for bouncing ideas off, keeping you accountable when you’d rather flake on a difficult subject, and even encourage you to seek a tutor. They also make planning regular study sessions fun!

5. Visit your student advisor or counselor. Student counselors are available to help make your transition painless. They can provide a list of resources for scholarships and grants, make sure you stay on track academically, provide a list of tutors, and even offer advice on personal subject matters that may be causing havoc in your school life.

6. Keep your space clean and organized. When your living space is clean, your soul feels relaxed and you’re more apt to study than run away. An organized space will also save you from missing important deadlines and keep you from spending hours searching for your latest college assignment.

7. Have fun. All work and no play not only makes Jack a dull boy, but when you don’t take the time to have a little fun, your work and study schedule can feel burdensome which can hurt your study habits and test scores.

Finally, take care of your health by making time for exercising, getting plenty of rest, and eating healthy foods.

Come back on Monday as we 4 tips for choosing the right college.

Don’t Let Your First Year Ruin Your Chances Of Success, Part 1

Have you heard how difficult college can be the first year? Transitioning from high school to college is no walk in the park. Many students have moved out of their comfy, safe homes to tackle life as an “adult” which means even straight A students find themselves struggling under the pressure. Balancing part-time jobs, club activities, sporting events, socializing, and course work can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.

Contrary to what your classmates say, the key to succeeding in college is not networking, joining as many social clubs as you can, or attending every party on campus. The key to succeeding in college is hard work—plain and simple. And to help you succeed, we’ve come up with a few simple tips to make the transition from high school student to college student easier:

1. Purchase a portable file cabinet. In your file cabinet, keep important documents in hanging folders. Documents like: school transcripts, college acceptance letters, letters of recommendations, resumes, scholarship information, bills by name, emergency contact numbers, and your social security card.
   
   
2. Purchase a planner. While it may seem “dorky” to carry a planner with you everywhere you go, it’s a great way to make sure you don’t over-commit yourself. Pencil in extra-curricular activities, but PEN in school and job obligations. While you can cancel extra-curricular activities, or arrange them to fit your schedule, classes, test dates, and work days cannot be altered. And to help remind of those important test dates, highlight the dates with a yellow marker.
   
   
3. Set realistic goals. One reason some college students don’t succeed the first year is because they do not take the time to set realistic goals. In your mind’s eye, you are Superman and can accomplish anything you set your mind to, even if it means juggling two important obligations on the same day, at the same time. But real life isn’t a movie. You cannot be in two places at the same time, nor can you complete a three hour project in only 30 minutes. Know your goals. Understand them, break them down into smaller, more manageable tasks, then schedule specific dates and times on your calendar to complete those tasks.
   

Come back on Friday as we finish up these tips.

10 Reasons To Choose IAMP

Having a hard time deciding on the right college? Below are ten reasons you should choose The Institute of Allied Medical Professions:

• We have state-of-the-art facilities designed to give our students the latest medical training available.
  
  
• Our curriculum has been designed to offer a comprehensive understanding of the student’s field of study.
  
  
• We are an Accredited Allied Health School offering both certificate and degree programs.
  
  
• We offer diversified classroom instruction geared towards helping our students understand every nook and cranny in their field of study.
  
  
• We offer clinical internships with some of the finest institutions in the area. Our clinical rotations offer students hands-on experience in their field of study.
  
  
• We offer both clinical and didactic training for sonographers while our competition usually offers one or the other.
  
  
• We take our course studies a step further by helping our students learn scenarios that involve both specialized and standard procedures.
  
  
• Our facilities include a library of case studies, reference books and audio-visual aids, which complement curriculum objectives.
  
  
• We have a fantastic financial assistance team ready to help you find funding solutions that fit your pocket book.
  
  
• Upon graduating, our students recommend IAMP to friends and family—a huge compliment to our staff, our programs, and our students themselves
  

Come back on Wednesday as we discuss medicine and the world we live in.