Furman University

We have compiled a list of tools that we hope can help you improve Time Management, Class Participation, Study Skills, and Test Taking. For additional assistance in Study Skills contact the Director, Dr. Barbara Foltz at barbara.foltz@furman.edu. Feel free to use what you think will work for you.

Test Taking: (ppt) Be Sure you get the grade you deserve!

College Success Skills: (ppt) College is a tough time for many. See what we have to say about being successful in college.

Professor Contact List: A quick and easy way to have information handy when  you need to get in tough with your professor fast. Use this tool to set meetings with  your professor before tests or just to clarify assignments.

Academic Materials Checklist (student-athletes): Also good for trips home and just simply to the library.

Questions to Ask your Professors During Office Hours: What do you ask when you go to office hours? The College of Charleston has a few quick suggestions to help you find critical information about an upcoming test or to study smarter.

Calendars and Planners:

Fall 2011 Semester Planner: Get organized for the year by adding your assignments and important events to this calendar which already includes all the important academic dates and deadlines

Weekly Schedule Plan: Ever wonder where the week goes. Use this block schedule worksheet to find hidden time between classes and on the weekends to maximize the time spent studying.

Weekly Goals Worksheet: Set your goals weekly on Sunday night and never miss another assignment.

Two Week Academic Breakdown Worksheet: Some students have found it less daunting to schedule assignments in two week blocks. Use this tool to help you break large projects and studying into smaller, more manageable time segments.

Weekly Planner (pdf)

Monthly Academic Schedule: Schedule worksheet: A quick and easy way to schedule projects and keep track of what needs to be done.