In our college life, life of a students are not easy because it

is the time or the moment that we actually choose the course

that we will pursue in the future. For an example civil engi-
neer, nurse and other courses. Fun facts about a college stu-
dent "student populations are becoming more diverse" base
from the year 2000 to 2015,the percentage of the American
students attending their college from 11.7 to 14.1 percent. Al-
so, did you know despite an always-on society and wireless
lifestyle of modern students, college-years still greatly value
spending quality time with their friends.

We think that engaging yourself to managing your time can

make your life more easy and efficient, simply because if you
prioritize all of what you will do, you may have many spare
time to do the things that you want, for example, playing com-
puter games, playing basketball or volleyball. Time Manage-
ment can also be the way in helping us college students to
have enough time to sleep after a very tiring day at school.
And did you know that managing your time wisely can reduce
the risk of having illness. Simply because the reason why you
will manage your time is to have time for yourself, time for
enough sleep and many more. Avoid common time wasters to
reduce the risk of procrastinating, we can say that assigning
time to a given work and doing it on that given time or mo-
ment can be the best way to also lessen cramming. On the
other hand, we all know that stress is one of the main prob-
lem when it comes to college life because of the paper works,
lab reports, thesis and many more. Long distance relationship can also be a factor in stress
because of the problems that a lover is facing, and the struggles of not seeing each other in a
long period of time because of academic purposes. And for us, setting time for the things that
are important or that you need to do vs the things that you want to do has a big impact on col-
lege life simply because college life is a different environment specially to those people who is
from provinces. Setting your goal can lead you to success because you are being challenged
to claim it to yourself that you can do it. And by setting your goal, you can develop new skills
and more techniques in coping yourself in that environment and be comfortable with them.
That also includes friends that are somewhat alcoholic and vices that you will encounter, and
the ones who have a relationship that will need your help and sometimes lead to borrowing
money from you in surprising his or her partner. And for us, when it comes to dating someone
you need to know first what does he or she like and when the two of you are with same hob-
bies and interest, for example you both are fond of playing volleyball. You can use that as a
way to save more money in going to a volleyball court rather than going to a fancy restaurant.
You can also develop your study habits because you are more active in school and you will
have enough sleep to listen well and participate in recitations. Therefore, time management is
a helpful way in organizing your time. In college, we students, sometimes, find it hard in man-
aging time due to projects, assignment but still time management can help us in a lot of ways.
Managing Time is helpful achieving ones goal. In managing time, you can achieve goals simul-
taneously. Planning ahead of time is a best strategy in time management this gives us a lot of
advantages. Overall, time management is the best way in resolving your problems about
sleep, assignment, project, quizzes, practical exam, midterms, final exam. Managing your time
lets you plan things that can help you achieve your goals in the future.
Gov't releases P4.8-billion subsidy for state university students

This subsidy is for books, transportation, supplies, and boarding fees

MANILA, Philippines – The tertiary education subsidy (TES) for state university students worth
P4.8 billion under the free higher education law has been released, the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) announced on Sunday, December 23.

In a statement, CHED said the money has been distributed to students in 112 state universities
and colleges (SUCs) and 78 local universities and colleges (LUCs).

The beneficiaries are each getting P40,000 per year, intended for books, transportation, sup-
plies, and boarding fees.

What is the tertiary education subsidy? The TES differs from the free tuition scheme. It
supports the cost of tertiary education by providing allowances for books, transportation,
and supplies, among others.

Students from both public and private institutions can avail themselves of the TES.

The funds recently released, however, are only part of the P16 billion allotted for the pro-
gram and were for students in SUCs and LUCs only.
CHED earlier said the P16-billion budget for the TES would cover some 300,000 students for
school year 2018-2019.

The students chosen for the subsidy were prioritized based on the following:

 They are continuing beneficiaries of the Expanded Students' Grants-in-Aid Program for
Poverty Alleviation.
 They are enrolled in private colleges in cities or municipalities with no state or local uni-
versity or college.
They are included in the Listahanan 2.0 of the Department of Social Welfare and Develop-
ment.
"Let us ensure the implementation of [the free higher education law] is executed promptly
and benefit those that need it most," CHED Chairman Prospero de Vera III said in the state-
ment.

– Rappler.com
FEU TECH COLLEGE LIFE ISSUE

College life is one of the very hard pace of our life. There are
a lot problems we need to face to before finishing up a course
and getting a degree. So here are some of the issues we are
facing during our college life. The first one is the time manage-
ment. College life is very tough to handle especially when it
comes to time. It’s because there a lot of things that’s need to
be done in just a day. Of course we all need rest day but when
there a lot of requirements that need to be passed immediately,
that one rest day will be gone because we need to pass the
subject. College courses needs more effort and hardwork com-
pared to highschool. And also college fits the two years of high-
school into 1 year or sometimes just months only. So our sched-
ule is always jam pack unless you’re a lazy or a chill student.
The second one is debt. Of course not all of us can afford tui-
tion fee so in order for others to go to college, they borrow mon-
ey and that borrowed money piles up as they continue to pur-
sue college. Tuition fees becomes more expensive as the years
go by. And also there are lots of requirements in school like pro-
jects, books and transportation to be able to go to school. To be
able to provide education, it will cost you a lot of money. The
third one is having a part time job. Some students gets part time
job to be able to sustain their school needs. Being a college stu-
dent is hard enough and very tiring but before they go home
and rest, they still need to go to their jobs to earn money for the
upcoming projects. Being a working student is very hard and
very tiring. The fourth one is homesickness. Students experi-
ence this especially to those that are far away from their home
because some students came from the province or other coun-
try. They need to be away from their homes to be able to con-
centrate to school rather spending time on the trip on the way
back home. It is very hard to be away from home because they
miss their family especially the food from home. Living in dorms
id very stressful because you have to do it all on your own with-
out the help of your love ones. The fifth one is depression. All of
the issues mentioned can raise students’ stress level that can
lead to depression. The sixth one is sickness/health conditions.
Not all of us have a healthy immune system. Some students
tend to lack of requirements because they are always sick. They
always need to be hospitalized leading them to many absences.
The seventh one is having difficulties to talk to other people.
They tend not to have a group because they lack in communica-
tion skills because they struggle to talk to people. The last one
is having family problem. Students can’t concentrate because
they’re thinking on what to do with their family problems. They
tend to be aloof sometimes because there minds were pre oc-
cupied with their family problems.
 FEATURED ARTICLES
IMPROVING STUDY HABITS

Know Your Dominant Learning Styles

Visual learners - learn best when pictures, images, and spa-

tial understanding is used.

Auditory learners - prefer using music, sounds or both.

Kinesthetic learners - prefer a more physical style of learning

through using the body, sense of touch and hands.

Logical learners - desire to use reasoning, logic and systems.

Verbal learners - prefer using words in writing and speech.

Social learners - prefer to learn with other people or in

groups.

Solitary learners - able to learn best alone.

How You Approach Studying Matters:

- Aim to think positively when you study, and remind yourself of

your skills and abilities.

- Avoid catastrophic thinking. Instead of thinking, “I’m a mess,

I’ll never have enough time to study for this exam,” look at it
like, “I may be a little late to study as much as I’d like, but since
I’m doing it now, I’ll get most of it done.”

- Avoid absolute thinking. Instead of thinking “I always mess

things up,” the more objective view is, “I didn’t do so well that
time, what can I do to improve?”

- Avoid comparing yourself with others, because you usually

just end up feeling bad about yourself.
Preparing an Effective Place to Study

 It should always be available to you

 It should be free from interruptions

 It should be free from distractions

 It should have all of the materials on hand that are needed

to study

 It should have a large enough desk or table

 It should have a large storage area available

 It should have a comfortable chair

 It should have enough light

 It should be kept at a comfortable temperature

Make Sure You're Not Distracted While You're Studying

When you're distracted while you're studying you:

(1) loose your train of thought and

(2) you're unable to focus

Both of which will lead to very ineffective studying.

Strategic Planning

 It is a disciplined effort that produces fundamental deci-

sions and actions.

 Make a schedule you can stick to.

 Plan when you're going to study.

 Study at the same time.

 Don't attempt to cram all your studying into one session.

 Start with the most difficult subject first

Never PROCRASTINATE your planned study session.

Practice By Yourself Or With Friends

The old age proverb, practice makes perfect, is true. You can
practice by yourself by testing yourself with either practice ex-
ams, past quizzes, or flash cards (depending what kind of
course it is and what’s available).

Use Study Groups Effectively

 Working in groups enables you to:

- get help from others when you're struggling to understand

a concept,

- complete assignments more quickly, and

- teach others whereby helping both the other students and

yourselves to internalize the subject matter.
Take Down Notes

- Outline and rewrite your notes.

- Review your notes, schoolwork and other class materials

over the weekend.

- Always review your notes before starting an assignment.

- Outline and rewrite your notes.

- Review your notes, schoolwork and other class materials

over the weekend.

Use Memory Games (Mnemonic Devices)

Memory games, or mnemonic devices, are methods for mem-

bering pieces of information using a simple association of com-
mon words.

Use Laptops & Smartphones Wisely During Class

If you are using a laptop for note-taking in class, then make sure
you are still able to focus and pay attention. Laptops and
phones can bring down your grade.

You don’t want to get used to surfing the web or using your
smartphone while learning in class, if you are on the internet,
texting, or checking your email in the presence of a teacher,
then you will probably do the same when you’re studying.
Take Breaks (And Rewards!)

 Rewards start by chunking study time into manageable

components.

 Divide study time into segments that make sense and work
for you.

 Find the limits that seem to work for you.

If you succeed in your goals, give yourself a real reward

Time Management

How many of you….

- Plan one week at a time

- Make a “to do list”

- Complete the “to do list”

- Can’t find materials easily

- Are distracted by interruptions

- Have a set of learning goals

- Effective organization

- Management of your time

Important ingredients to be successful:

 Set goals

 Identify priorities

 Design a realistic plan

 Implement the plan

To do lists

- Break down things into small steps

- Do the ugliest thing first

- Follow the Steven Covey’s four quadrant to do model

How to triumph over procrastination.

I. Identify:

A. why are you not motivated or enthusiastic

B. goals, strengths-weaknesses

II. Set realistic goals, deadlines, priorities

A. Get a calendar

B. dentify specific things to do

C. Set specific dates and times

III. Ask for help

V. Reward yourself for accomplishments

Tips:

Levels of planning: everyday, week, semester, year

Make study plan and stick to it;

 Find a regular place to study

 Plan regular times to study

 Plan goals for study before study period

 Have specific goals for every hour of study

 Don’t stop study in a middle of a topic

 Schedule breaks at logical breaking points

 Immediate correct if plan is changed

 Plan for exams

Keep significant others of your life informed about plan and

changes

Remember!!!

- Elect time by choosing not to do other

things

- If things are not important, don’t do them

- Delegate if possible

Last resort: Time journal

- Monitor yourself in 15 minute incre-

ments for one week

- Update journal every ½ hour

 Financial Management

What’s a Budget?

- A plan for spending and saving your money

Five Steps to Managing Your Budget

Step 1:

Know What’s Important to You (Needs vs. Wants)

- What is Important to You?

Values

- What is important to you

Needs

- Basic things that are necessary for survival

Wants

- Things we desire to make our lives more satisfying

Step 2:

Set Your Goals

Types of Goals:

1. Short-term: a week to six months

2. Intermediate: six months to a year

3. Long-term: greater than a year

Step 3:
Know Your Income and Expenses

Income vs. Expenses

Find out your income and expenses for a period
(such as two weeks, month, or semester)

Step 4:
Make a Spending Plan
Spending Plan:
A plan for future income and expenses

Step 5:
Stick to Your Spending Plan!

Sticking to a Spending Plan

Evaluate Your Spending Plan
Develop Self-Discipline
- Questions to ask yourself
- Control Stimuli
- How well did you stick to the plan?
- Control Decisions
- Control Responses - What areas did you have problems in?

- Control Consequences - Were you reasonable in making your goals?

Control Your Money!
- What changes need to be made?
 Stress Management

What is Stress?

- Stress can be defined as our mental, physical, emotional, and

behavioral reactions to any perceived demands or threats.

The “Fight or Flight” Response

When situations seem threatening to us, our bodies react quick-

ly to supply protection by preparing to take action. This physio-
logical reaction is known as the "fight or flight" response.

The physiological response to a stressor is known as reactivity

Physiological responses can accumulate and result in long-term

wear on the body

What Makes Something Stressful?

- Situations that have strong demand

- Situations that are imminent

- Life transitions

- Timing (e.g., deviation from the “norm”)

- Ambiguity

- Desirability

- Controllability
Not All Stress is Bad…

1. Distress is a continuous experience of feeling over-

whelmed, oppressed, and behind in our responsibilities. It is
the all encompassing sense of being imposed upon by difficul-
ties with no light at the end of the tunnel.

Examples of distress include financial difficulties, conflicts in

relationships, excessive obligations, managing a chronic illness,
or experiencing a trauma.

2. Eustress is the other form of stress that is positive and

beneficial. We may feel challenged, but the sources of the stress
are opportunities that are meaningful to us. Eustress helps pro-
vide us with energy and motivation to meet our responsibilities
and achieve our goals.

Examples of eustress include graduating from college, getting

married, receiving a promotion, or changing jobs.

Why Do We "Stress Out"?

For two major reasons: Stress Warning Signals

1. We perceive a situation as dangerous, diffi-
cult, or painful.
2. We don't believe we have the resources to
cope.
 What are your "red flags," or warning
signs, that stress is creeping into your life?
If we keep pushing ourselves, eventually
something inside of use will send "red
flags," or warning signs that stress is be-
coming a problem.

 Complete the worksheet below by check-

ing off all of your own stress warning sig-
nals: WARNING SIGNALS
Suggestions for Reducing Stress:

1. Find a support system. Find someone to talk to about

your feelings and experiences.

2. Change your attitude. Find other ways to think about

stressful situations.

"Life is 10% what happens to us, and 90% how we react to it."

3. Be realistic. Set practical goals for dealing with situa-

tions and solving problems.

- Develop realistic expectations of yourself and others.

4. Get organized and take charge. Being unorganized or en-

gaging in poor planning often leads to frustration or crisis situa-
tions, which most always leads to feeling stressed.

- Plan your time, make a schedule, establish your priorities.

5. Take breaks, give yourself "me time." Learn that taking

time to yourself for rejuvenation and relaxation is just as im-
portant as giving time to other activities.

- At minimum, take short breaks during your busy day.

6. Take good care of yourself. Eat properly, get regular rest,

keep a routine. Allow yourself to do something you enjoy each
day.

- Paradoxically, the time we need to take care of ourselves

the most, when we are stressed, is the time we do it the least.

7. Learn to say "no." Learn to pick and choose which

things you will say "yes" to and which things you will not.

- Protect yourself by not allowing yourself to take on every

request or opportunity that comes your way.
8. Get regular exercise. Exercising regularly can help relieve
some symptoms of depression and stress, and help us to main-
tain our health.

9. Get a hobby, do something different. For a balanced life-

style, play is as important as work.

10. Slow down. Know your limits and cut down on the num-
ber of things you try to do each day, particularly if you do not have
enough time for them or for yourself.

- Be realistic about what you can accomplish effectively each

day.

- Monitor your pace. Rushing through things can lead to mis-

takes or poor performance. Take the time you need to do a good
job.

- Poorly done tasks can lead to added stress.

11. Laugh, use humor. Do something fun and enjoyable

such as seeing a funny movie, laughing with friends, reading a
humorous book, or going to a comedy show.

12. Learn to relax. Develop a regular relaxation routine.

- Try yoga, meditation, or some simple quiet time.

Relaxation Exercises

Many different kinds, but some are:

 Deep Breathing

 Visualization: Visualization is a nice way of giving our

minds and bodies a "mini vacation.“

 Muscle Relaxation

Stress Management: Next Steps

 Think about a situation (or situations) that is particularly

stressful to you.

 Come up with a plan for handling this situation (using the in-
formation that you have gained from this presentation).

 Use the Stress Management Worksheet as a guide.

 Try to change the way you appraise a situation to make it

less stressful

 Remember stress is normal but watch out for symptoms of

stress

 Use coping skills/ways to reduce stress

 Practice relaxation techniques

Seven Habits

Covey* describes seven habits of highly effective people

providing the building blocks of a powerful model for per-
sonal change.

Plan, organize and execute around priorities, gaining control

of our lives.
* Covey, S. R. (1989). The seven habits of highly effective people.
New York: Simon & Schuster.

Habit 1 - Be Proactive

 More than just taking initiative.

 Taking responsibility for our lives.

 Behavior is a function of our decisions not our surroundings.

 We are in control not being controlled.

Habit 2 - Begin with the End in Mind

 Everything we do is examined within the context of the whole.

 First, we must know our destination.

 Second, we must formulate a plan to take us there.

- Otherwise, others will tend to shape our agenda.

- Plan is in the form of a personal mission statement.

- Consider our various roles.

Habit 3 - Put First Things First

 Developing a priority system - saying yes to something means saying no to something

else.

 Different from time management.

- To-do lists which focus on things and time.

 Personal Management

- Manage ourselves focusing on relationships and results.

 Useful tool is Covey’s Time Management Grid.

Habit 4 - Think Win/Win

 Preferable to the alternative where one or more parties lose.

Not readily visible.

 Develop a deep understanding of the situation and the indi-

vidual.

Habit 5 - Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

 Listening with the intent to understand.

 Practice listening twice as much as speaking.

Habit 6 – Synergize

 Synergy occurs when the whole is greater than the sum of

the parts.

 Creative process which unleashes the best in people.

 Through our individual paradigms we each see the world dif-

ferently.

 Creates a learning opportunity whereby differences are con-

sidered an asset not a liability.

Habit 7 - Sharpen the Saw

 Preventive maintenance and self-renewal.

 Effectiveness lies in the delicate balance between produc-

tion and production capability.
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