Question

There are many roadblocks that can interfere with one pursuing a college degree. Identify five common roadblocks to college success. Describe useful strategies to overcome the five roadblocks that you listed. Reply to two students.

Answer 1

Answer: Some of the common roadblocks to college success are:

1. Poor time management
2. Poor Organizational skills
3. Money problems
4. Family problems
5. Confusion about choosing a major

Explanation:

Strategies to help overcome these problems include:

Poor time management: Learn to prioritize and identify what is draining your time the most. List your activities according to their importance and avoid any activity that does not add to achieving your college or life goals.

Poor Organizational skills: Use the trick above, order extra curricular  activities around your studies and make enough time for studying, don't lose track of what is important. Also, limit the time you spend on distractions.

Money problems: Plan ahead of your expenses. You can take part time jobs and save up before you need to make a purchase. If it is related to tuition fees, apply for bursaries or student loans.

Family problems: There is no way to avoid this. But if and when it does happen, find people around you who can help you get through the problems. Talk to friends, a therapist of other members of your family who you find supportive.

Confusion about choosing a major: decide to stick with one major. You will come across many discouraging moments when you are tempted to change but stick to your guns and see it through to the end.