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The podcast discusses essential skills for college success, including avoiding procrastination and plagiarism, overcoming writer's block, and managing time effectively. Procrastination leads to stress and low grades, so it's important to practice time management and discipline. Plagiarism can be avoided by citing sources properly and using plagiarism detection tools. Overcoming writer's block can be achieved by following an organized writing approach. Effective time management is crucial for better academic performance and lower stress levels. It's important to prioritize tasks and maintain a balanced schedule. Hello and welcome to College Success Unveiled, the podcast that teaches you how to succeed in college. Today is October 17th and I'm Chrissy Gerrith, your host. We'll be deep diving into the essential skills necessary for college success. I'm delighted to be joined today by a special guest, Umet Eblet, a full-time student from the George Washington University, who is here to shed some light on these skills from the perspective of a student. Thank you for joining us on this insightful podcast on the topic of college success skills, Umet. Today's episode is going to be an interesting and informative, so stay tuned. Thank you, Chrissy. I'm thrilled to be here and help our listeners in learning the keys to college success. College life can be both exciting and difficult. It is a time when students must overcome many academic and personal challenges, but don't worry. We're here to talk about the important skills that will help you have a successful college experience. In this podcast, we'll look at three key skills, avoiding procrastination and plagiarism, developing a new writing approach to overcome writer's block, and maintaining an effective time management strategy. Picture this. You have a big assignment due, and you've been putting it off for days until the night before. Sound familiar? The enemy of success is procrastination. Stress, rushed work, and sometimes low grades result from it. You need to learn time management and discipline if you want to avoid this obstacle. Success in college is mostly dependent on avoiding plagiarism and procrastination, but why is it so important? Well, I think that today's procrastination is the biggest threat to tomorrow's success. Yeah. You're often working against tight deadlines at college, and procrastination can be your biggest enemy. According to the article, Why You Put Things Off Until the Last Minute, a 1997 study found that students who procrastinate have lower grades and higher stress levels. So, my listeners, don't be a victim of procrastination. Instead, take control of your own time. Can you share your experiences and any solutions you found successful in managing procrastination and maintaining academic integrity, Umit? Absolutely, Kirstie. I've learned the hard way that procrastination may be a major roadblock. Over time, I've developed an easy yet effective strategy for breaking tasks down into smaller, manageable steps. This method makes things easier and helps me stay on track. Definitely. When students procrastinate, they risk not only their grades, but also their confidence. It is necessary to break out from this cycle by creating clear, attainable goals and sticking to a well-structured schedule. As for plagiarism, I always double-check my sources, cite them properly, and use plagiarism detection tools to ensure I'm not inadvertently crossing any boundaries. Academic integrity is crucial. Correct. Mastering citation and research skills isn't just about avoiding trouble. It's about becoming a more capable and principled scholar. Now, let's discuss another important ability that goes hand-in-hand with time management, overcoming writer's block. To overcome writer's block, learning an organized writing approach is a game-changer. Writer's block, as I mentioned before, can be crushing. However, by sticking to an established writing process, we may develop a roadmap that will guide us through the writing. This method eliminates the once-difficult work of writing papers. How do you deal with writer's block, Umit? And do you have any advice for our listeners who are dealing with it? Many students, including me, experience writer's block. As Stephen King once said, the scariest moment is always just before you start. One technique I've found effective is the free-write method. I just start writing, even if it's nonsense, and my thoughts eventually start flowing better. The secret is to quiet the voice in your head and allow your creativity to flow freely. This method has assisted me in completing difficult writing projects and essays. That's an excellent approach. Our final point today is about developing time management skills. According to Rachelle Adams and Eric Blair's thorough research, effective time management significantly correlates with better academic performance and lower stress levels. Also, their research found that students who effectively manage their time score 15% higher on tests and have 25% lower stress levels than those who struggle with time management. It is an important skill that goes outside the classroom. You're right. There's more time for activities, hobbies, and relationships when you manage your time wisely. In college, time management is a game changer. I keep an organized schedule that gives me time for learning, socializing, and personal self-care. Also, I plan my tasks according to their importance and deadlines. It all comes down to establishing and maintaining a healthy balance. Exactly. As we end this podcast, I want to give a huge thanks to our guest speaker, Umit, for talking with us. Thank you for joining. It was a pleasure, Kirstie. I hope our listeners find these ideas valuable. And to our audience, we couldn't do it without you. Your willingness to work towards your personal success is inspiring. Continue to use these skills and see your future grow with endless potential.