Infographic: Anatomy of a Highly Successful Non-Traditional Student

Anatomy of a Highly Successful Non-Traditional Student Infographic

Timing may never seem perfect when it comes to enrolling in school, but by adapting habits of successful students, you can achieve your goals. The Anatomy of a Highly Successful Non-Traditional Student Infographic shows how important it is to prioritize things, multitask, seek support, be disciplined and sleep regularly.

1. Prioritize

• Now is better than later. Procrastination is poison to prioritizing.
• Make a game plan and stick to it.
• Be flexible. Work ahead and avoid spreading yourself too thin.

2. Multitask

• Use calendars and create lists to maximize time and plan ahead (ex. bring school work to appointments so you can catch up on reading while you wait).‘
• Enjoy the feeling of accomplishment when you cross an item off your to-do list.
• Employers value employees who handle multiple priorities successfully.

3. Seek Support

• Recognize when you feel overwhelmed and talk to family, friends, professors, advisors, coworkers.
• Relieve stress at the gym.

4. Be Disciplined

• You are your own disciplinarian.
• Maturity is key; remember your priorities and keep the right mindset.
• Be on-time and hold yourself accountable.

5. Schedule Sleep

• When balancing work, life and school, it is important to make sleep a priority.
• Everyone gets more done in forty well-rested hours than sixty bleary-eyed ones.

Surprise: Camaraderie is present in online settings. Many non-traditional students interact with peers regularly to discuss classes, do group work and share tips.”

Via: blog.devry.edu