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2. Who am I? Dr. Francois Strydom
Director: Student Development & Success
Direkteur: Studente Ontwikkeling en Sukses
Email/Epos: strydomjf@ufs.ac.za
3. Aim of GPS
Introduce you to higher education
Answer the questions:
What is a university?
Why are you here?
What the benefits of higher education?
Help you to develop a GPS
Answer the questions:
What makes people successful?
What makes a successful student?
4. Doel van WPS
Bekendstelling aan Hoër Onderwys
Beantwoord die volgende vrae:
Wat is ‘n universiteit?
Hoekom is jy hier?
Wat is die voordele van hoër onderwys?
Jou te help om jou WPS te ontwikkel
Beantwoord die volgende vrae:
Wat maak mense suksesvol?
Wat maak ‘n suksesvolle student?
5. Introduction to HE
What is a university?
Many definitions
Educates leaders to build a better future
A learning environment focused on:
Creating critical thinkers
Generating new solutions for societies problems
Furthering knowledge and understanding
Committed to tolerance and debate of all opinions
6. Bekendstelling tot HO
Wat is ‘n universtiteit?
Baie definisies
Lei leiers op vir ‘n beter toekoms
‘n Leer omgewing gefokus op:
Die ontwikkeling van kritiese denke
Generasie van nuwe oplossings vir samelewingsprobleme
Bevordering van kennis en insig
Verbind to verdraagsaamheid en debatering van alle opinies
7. Introduction to HE
Why are you here?
Watch the following video?
Why did I show you this video?
Answer the questions on your handout about why you are here?
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8. Bekendstelling tot HO
Hoekom is jy hier?
Kyk die video
Hoekom het ek die video vir julle gewys?
Beantwoord die vrae oor hoekom jy hier is?
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9. Introduction to HE What are the benefits of HE?
Higher education degree improves your ability to earn
South African Statistics
Average monthly income of people with:
Degrees is about R13,290
Technikon diploma/certificate R9,734
Matric is R4,694
Some high school learning R2,165
All Media and Product Survey (AMPS) 2008
2. Hidden benefits on page 6 of Getsuccess@ufs – student manual.
10. Bekendstelling to HO Wat is die voordele van HO?
Hoër onderwys verbeter jou vermoë om te verdien
Suid-Afrikaanse Statistiek
Gemiddelde maandelikse inkomste van mense met:
Grade R13,290
Tegnikon diploma/sertifikaat R9,734
Matriek R4,694
Mate van hoër skool opleiding R2,165
All Media and Product Survey (AMPS) 2008
2. Versteekte voordele op bladsy 6 van die Bereiksukses@uv – studente handleiding.
11. Your GPS/ Jou WPS What makes people successful?
Wat maak mense suksesvol?
What makes a successful student?
Wat maak ‘n suksesvolle student?
12. What makes a successful student? Your GPS/ Jou WPS
Attend class and be prepared
Woon klas by en wees voorberei
2. Adjust and sharpen your study strategies
Verander en/of verbeter jou studie strategieë
3. Practice active listening
Oefen aktiewe luister vaardighede
4. Take advantage of campus resources
Maak gebruik van kampus hulpbronne
5. Get to know the system
Weet hoe die sisteem werk
Look after yourself
Kyk na jouself
13. What makes a successful student? Your GPS
Attend class and be prepared
2. Adjust and sharpen your study strategies
Tip 1: Study 2 hours for every 1 hour in class.
Reflect on after the 1st week of classes:
Generally I study ____ (minutes / hours) a day.
I should be studying ___ hours each day (class hours x 2).
Tip 2: Review your notes immediately following each class.
Tip 3: Rewrite your notes.
14. Wat maak ‘n suksesvolle student? Jou WPS
Woon klas by en wees voorbereid
2. Verander en/of verbeter jou studie strategieë
Wenk 1: Studeer 2 ure vir elke uur klas.
Besin:
Gewoonlik studeer ek _________ (minute/ure) per dag.
Ek behoort daagliks ________ ure te studeer (klastyd x 2).
Wenk 2: Hersien jou aantekeninge onmiddellik na elke klas.
Wenk 3: Herskryf jou aantekeninge.
15. What makes a successful student? Your GPS
2. Adjust and sharpen your study strategies
Tip 4: Identify your most productive study time and surroundings.
Reflect on after the 1st week of classes:
Describe you surroundings where you study?
Tip 5: Form a study group.
Tip 6: Set realistic academic goals and an action plan.
USE GPS SKILLS LAB (www.ufs.ac.za/gps)
16. Wat maak ‘n suksesvolle student? Jou WPS
2. Verander en/of verbeter jou studie strategieë
Wenk 4: Identifiseer jou mees produktiewe studietyd en -omgewing.
Besin:
Beskryf jou omgewing waarin jy studeer.
Wenk 5: Vorm ? studiegroep.
Wenk 6: Stel realistiese akademiese doelwitte en ? plan van aksie saam.
GEBRUIK DIE “GPS SKILLS LAB” (www.ufs.ac.za/gps)
17. What makes a successful student? Your GPS
3. Practice active learning
Take notes
Participate in class
Ask lecturers question during and after class
4. Take advantage of campus resources
Student Portal (www.ufs.ac.za/studentportal)
Hysteria (www.ufs.ac.za/hysteria)
18. Wat maak ‘n suksesvolle student? Jou WPS
3. Oefen aktiewe leer
Neem notas
Neem deel gedurende klas
Vra dosente vrae gedurende en na klastyd
4. Maak gebruik van kampus hulpbronne
Studente Portaal (www.ufs.ac.za/studenteportaal)
Hysteria (www.ufs.ac.za/hysteria)
19. What makes a successful student? Your GPS
4. Take advantage of campus resources
Student Services
Get involved in student life
5. Get to know the system
Know university structure
Know your deadlines
29 January last day of registration
Pay all fees by end of March
Exams start 17 May
20. Wat maak ‘n suksesvolle student? Jou WPS
4. Maak gebruik van kampus hulpbronne
Studente Dienste
Raak betrokke op kampus
5. Weet hoe die sisteem werk
Ken die universiteit struktuur
Ken jou finale datums
29 Januarie laaste dag van registrasie
Betaal alle gelde teen einde Maart
Eksamen begin 17 May
21. Structure of University
22. Struktuur van die Universiteit
23. What makes a successful student? Your GPS
6. Look after yourself
Manage your health and wellness
Tip 1: Get 7 hours of sleep per night.
Tip 2: Exercise 4-5 days per week.
Tip 3: Make healthy choices regarding your nutrition and eating.
Tip 4: Make responsible choices regarding alcohol and other drug use.
Tip 5: Use effective strategies for coping with stress.
Tip 6: Avoid the use of tobacco.
Tip 7: Use the Student Portal to find support under Where can I get help?
24. Wat maak ‘n suksesvolle student? Jou WPS
6. Sorg vir jouself
Bestuur jou gesondheid en algemene welsyn
Wenk 1: Kry 7 ure slaap per nag.
Wenk 2: Oefen 4-5 dae per week.
Wenk 3: Maak gesonde keuses betreffende jou voedsel en eetgewoontes.
Wenk 4: Maak verantwoordelike keuses wat alkohol en ander dwelms betref.
Wenk 5: Gebruik doeltreffende strategieë om stres te hanteer.
Wenk 6: Vermy die gebruik van tabak.
Wenk 7: Gebruik die Studente Portaal vir ondersteuning onder Waar kan ek hulp kry?
25. What makes a successful student? Your GPS
6. Look after yourself
Be proactive about financial management
Step 1: Know the requirements for maintaining your scholarships and financial aid.
Step 2: Develop a personal budget.
Do not miss the Build your fortune
Step 3: Understand how to use your banking account.
Step 4: Use your financial aid wisely.
Step 5: Understand the reality of repaying your loans.
Step 6: Limit your use of credit cards.
26. Wat maak ‘n suksesvolle student? Jou WPS
6. Sorg vir jouself
Wees proaktief wat finansiële bestuur betref
Stap 1: Dra kennis van jou beursvoorwaardes en finansiële steun.
Stap 2: Stel ? persoonlike begroting op.
Woon die sessies oor Bou jou fortuin by.
Stap 3: Verstaan hoe jou bankrekening werk.
Stap 4: Gebruik jou finansiële steun verstandig.
Stap 5: Besef die realiteit daarvan dat jy jou lenings uiteindelik moet terugbetaal.
Stap 6: Beperk die gebruik van kredietkaarte.
27. Start building your future If you do not think about the future, you cannot have one
John Galsworthy (Nobel prize winner)
University gives you the opportunity to build your future through hard work
Universiteit gee jou die geleentheid om ‘n toekoms deur harde werk te bou
Remember work tops talent
Richard St John
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