Because some students have difficulty accomplishing all of their tasks in one day, there is a program that specializes in time management.
Barbara Bekis is the coordinator of the Center for Counseling, Learning and Testing Educational Support Program, located in room 217 of Mitchell Hall. Bekis said she thinks students have a hard time completing tasks due to procrastination.
"Students have to ask themselves, 'What has procrastinating benefited me? What are some problems that procrastinating has caused me and how do I want to be different?'" Bekis said.
Bekis said she often meets students who put their responsibilities on the back burner for less important opportunities.
"Procrastination is procrastination. It has to do with why a student puts things off," Bekis said. According to Bekis, students who don't better manage their time only let their list of responsibilities build. She said she often sees this type of behavior in students who visit the center. She said after putting off so many class assignments, there is only so much the center can do to help.
Across from the learning center is the ESP Learning Center in room 207. There, learning specialists advise students to better organize their studying schedules according to their most difficult classes. Studying the complicated classes the most will help to improve students' grades.
According to an anonymous source, students have the power to use their time as they wish and suggest students use it wisely. Some students have experienced the pros and cons of improper time management. Sophomore accounting majors Kendra Mahone and Michelle Person said they've learned how to better their studying habits since being in college.
"Studying after class, we're learning how to find out that that does work," Mahone said. She said instead of napping, students might find it beneficial to catch up on class assignments. Person said improper time management has been proven to have more consequences in college than in high school.
"You have lower grades, GPA and you can lose scholarships," Person said. On the other hand, she said the benefit of procrastinating is getting more sleep. Both students attribute their lower grades to improperly managing their time.
Bekis said she encourages students to visit the Learning Center. With her help, she said, students will be more organized and prepared for their assignments.
