Motivation

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Motivation to Find Majors and Areas of Interest

Motivation Help

  • Mindset & Motivation
    How our mindset and motivation affects our motivation and persistence in college and helps us, or hinders us from success.
  • 15 Ways to Get Motivated at College
    Motivation is what gets us to do what we need to do to reach our goals even when it seems, in the present moment, that we don't want to do it. 

Motivation to Avoid Procrastination

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Motivation

Find help getting motivated to choose a major, focus on classes and avoid procrastination.

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Direction & Goals

Discover ways to select a major, set goals for college, and find career-oriented help.

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Adjustment to College

Find out how to get involved, talk to someone who can help, and find other support on campus.

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Personal Issues

Find someone to talk to who can help and learn resources to help with things like anxiety and stress.

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Study Skills & Time Management

Find ways to study smarter, not harder and address procrastination.

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Technology

Learn about resources to help with LionPATH, online coursework, and other computer questions.

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A Particular Subject

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Finances for College

Get help with tuition, financial aid, and scholarships.

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