Hi! I’m Emily and I’m Sean
And we’re students at Wilkes Community College and members of the SAGE program.
SAGE stands for Supporting Academic Goals for Education.
Today we’re going to help you, as family members,
learn how you can support those goals
and how you can help your college student succeed.
And show you just a few things that Wilkes Community College has to offer for your college student.
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The U.S. Census has released data that proves it! Adults with college degrees have higher earnings than those with less education.
Homework in college is way different than it is in high school.
In fact, it is actually recommended that for every hour you spend in the classroom,
you need to spend about three hours studying for class.
So, if your college student has about a three hour class each week, that means he needs to spend about nine hours a week to study.
So it’s really helpful if the family can understand how much quiet time he needs.
Your student may spend a lot of time around the campus of Wilkes Community College
because there are many services that are supplied for them such as computers, Wi-Fi, and printing services.
Despite these services, your student still needs a lot of time to prepare and study for class.
So, support your student by giving him plenty of quiet time to study.
You can’t focus when you’re not well rested,
so make sure your college student takes regular breaks to assure their academic success.
This may be the first time your college student has had to balance work, school, child care, and social activities,
but there are many things you can do to assist them,
such as offer to do a chore, go grocery shopping, and even cook a meal or two.
College students need encouragement, so it’s important to show an interest in what they’re learning.
After all, communication is such an important key to interpersonal relationships, but especially those within the family.
So, don’t forget to take an interest in what they’re learning and their college experience.
And most of all, don’t forget to tell them you’re proud of them!
Be patient! It’s important for your student to know that you’re interested and that you care!
Many students are going through this experience for the very first time, and there is a learning curve. So, remember to be patient with yourself and others.
Attending college isn’t just about getting a higher paying job.
It’s about self-empowerment and becoming a better person.
And ensuring a brighter future!
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