What Do I Do Next?

WHAT DO I DO NEXT?

How many hours a week do I need for studying?	Most universities recommend that students study at least two hours outside of class for every hour spent in class, although some recommend even more. Many students are taking 15 hours per semester, which probably means spending about 15 hours a week in class. Therefore, studying at least 30 hours a week outside of classes would be recommended. Combining the 15 hours a week in class and the 30 study hours outside of class, many students will need to plan to spend about 45 hours a week on school.
My assessment indicates that I don't have 30 hours a week to study but I need to study this much to make the grades I want to make.	Can you reduce the amount of time spent on other activities? If you were going to reduce these hours, what would you have to do to make this change in your schedule? Can you eliminate one or more activities from your schedule? What could you eliminate?
I do have 30 or more hours a week to study but I don't use them effectively.	The next page in this program discusses several strategies for making your schedule work more effectively. As you read this page, think about which of these strategies might be most helpful for making better use of your study time.