By Huda Ayyad—
I once read a status that said, “Due today means do today.” I started laughing and I realized this is a sad, but true, state of mind of many students. Many students wait until the day before or the day of finals to actually start on their final paper or study. This is one of the worst habits a student can have. Throughout your college career you will constantly hear these words: “Procrastination” and “Time Management.”
Some of the tutoring services include:
Writing: Karnoutsos 115 or call 201.200.2401. All appointments must be scheduled online.
Math: Karnoutsos Hall, Room 552. Two types of tutoring are offered: walk-in and by appointment.
Biology: Science Building, Room 335— Tutors schedule appointments with students individually or in small groups.
During your college career, you will come to realize most of the information you learn is practically useless in your future career. Most times students complain about how they have to take a course which has nothing to do with their major or perceived career. We don’t take these classes to just learn what “x+y=?” or “Bill of Rights,” but rather these course are preparing us for the real-world. The real world is all about time management, responsibility, and organizational skills. The professor does not assign you a final ten page paper simply to make you write but rather they are teaching you the importance of responsibility and time management. Failing to submit that paper on time will lead to consequences of a lower grade. The same outcomes apply for your future career, if you don’t do your tasks on time you will face serious consequences which may even lead to the loss of your job.
Remember the concept of “due today means do today” is not applicable to the real-world, because in the real world if you decide to do your tasks the day they are due, you will most likely face some consequences.
Luckily NJCU students have resources to take advantage of. The Counseling Center offers multiple “Academic Skills Workshops” throughout the semester.
If you need more assistance in your actual course work and understanding the concepts and etc, take advantage of the FREE tutoring services in practically every subject. To check out their schedules, and locations, visit njcu.edu/Tutoring.