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4333875-19050466725-238125College Skills Time and MoneyManagementAssignmentSummer 2013Time and money management are two of the most challenging problems that college students face. Both of these topics are strongly connected to student success. Many college students have not had to plan and prioritize their time and money. This assignment will assist you in becoming more aware of your habits in regards to time and money management. This assignment has 3 sections and will take 7 days to complete. This cannot be done the night before it is due. Please read all directions carefully. ? ?Section 1: Track Your Spending 1. Estimate how much money you think you will spend over the next 7days. Submit this estimate to your instructor. 2. Begin tracking what you actually spend for the next 7 days (this includes eating out, gas, vending machine snacks, entertainment, bills, etc). Use the attached Microsoft Excel Time and Money Tracking template to track your spending. Reflection on Money Tracking: After you have tracked your spending for 7 days, answer the following questions. Type your responses directly into the spaces provided below. Be sure to use complete sentences. How much money did you estimate that you would spend this week? Were you over or under your original estimate? What did you learn about your spending habits? Section 2: Track Your Time Track your time for 24 hours a day for 7 days.?Use the attached Microsoft Excel Time and Money Tracking template to track your time. ?NOTE:You may block out time.? For example: 11:00pm-7:00am – sleeping.Protect your privacy!? You do not have to list detailed information!? For example, you can block out time as ENTERTAINMENT, SCHOOL, SLEEP, etc.Reflection on Time Tracking: After you have tracked your time for 7 days, review your weekly schedule and answer the following questions. Type your responses directly into the spaces provided below. Be sure to use complete sentences. If someone who didn’t know you looked at how you spent your time last week, what conclusions could they draw about you and what is important to you? Dr. Staley, author of your textbook, recommends that students study 2 hours for every hour in class (3 credit hour class = 6 hours of study). Does your time this past week reflect the hours you should be studying? If your answer above is yes, then are you staying on top of your course requirements? If no, what can you do to improve your time management? Section 3: Monthly Calendar Refer to your syllabi for all classes you are taking.? List all tests, assignments and projects that are due during the month of June for every class you are taking including College Skills.?Do not list reading assignments or homework. Only list assignments that you will turn into your instructor for a grade.?Please use the attached Microsoft Excel template- Monthly Calendar. ................
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