Prepare for Success

Newsletter - week 1

What is PfS?

This is your weekly newsletter to help you to Prepare for Success. We have combined our own experience observing our most successful learners along with feedback from them on what has worked for them to create these study and life skills resources. Use the Prepare for Success (PfS) Workbook as you go through these resources.

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Procrastination and Time Management

This week we are looking at Section 10 in our PfS workbook.. In all aspects of your life it is important to effectively manage your time. At university it is necessary to plan how to fit the additional study time you need to allocate outside of your timetabled classes into your weekly plan.

Login to GCU Learn and look for the organisation called 'Prepare for Success'. After watching the introductory video for Week One, select the Login to GCU Learn and look for the organisation called Prepare for Success. After watching the introductory video for Week One, select the Launch Activity button and watch the video Diary of a Procrastinator. Answer the questions in your workbook then go on to complete Activity 2 the - Time Management Calculator.

Interests and Support

Create a free account in Future Learn and enroll in the course Technical Report Writing for Engineers.

Careers Tip of the Week

Overview of Careers Service Essentials
• How to register for vacancies
• Key calendar highlights
• Placement opportunities/ early closing dates

Assessment Regs Week One Spotlight

What happens if a student submits coursework 5 days late?