Dreams to Kings and Queens Book of Guidance

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Dreams To Kings and Queens Book of Guidance

“Follow your heart. Be the change!”


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INTRODUCTION At each turn in life there are new challenges. You will face many of them during your your timein college. Throughout this booklet you will receive advice from some recent graduates andcurrent college students on how to deal with these obstacles. You will also see the quotes ofmany great speakers, philosophers, musicians and athletes. The words that you hear from all ofthese individuals are to bring guidance, inspiration and positivity to your life. Whenever you feelnegativity coming into your life refer to these words of wisdom to uplift yourself.

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Dreams To Kings and Dreams To Queens mission is to inspire individuals to pursue theirdreams and create a peaceful life for themselves. I want to empower people to be all they canbe. Too many people nowadays get discouraged from chasing their dreams and that is not right.I want to make a difference and change that. People deserve to be uplifted at all times. I plan ongiving off all the good vibes I can with these two organizations.

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WORDS OF ADVICE

❖ “Remember the reason you are here. Go to class, be productive and take advantage of the position

you are in. Embrace all the fun, the hard work, the late nights and early mornings, because it will beover in the blink of an eye. Take pride in yourself and be responsible for all the decisions you make.

College is going to be as ‘turnt’ as you want it to be plus some. Undergrad only come once.

Goodluck!” - Taylor Pass, Morgan State University: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

❖ “Trust your heart! Choose the course of study that interests and inspires you, and throw yourself into

it. Don’t choose a path merely because it satisfies the expectations of others, or because it seems

prudent. You’re a good kid, take a chance on yourself. Do not look at college as preparation for life.

Prepare yourself to be a good person. Be studious, but also make time for leisure and socializing.

Do your homework and finish your assignments on time.” - Melissa Stephenson, Georgia

Gwinnett College: Bachelor of Science in Psychology

❖ “Commit to college, meaning don’t go home every weekend. Involve yourself in your college

organizations and give back to your college community. Network and build your own friends andnetwork while in college because some of the people you meet will become some of the people that

you’ll call family and keep in contact with for the rest of your life.” - Sakeidra Mitchell, Georgia

Southern University: Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development

❖ “Have as much fun in college and do everything you possibly can as an undergrad. However, be

able to separate the two and maintain your grades to stay in college. Don’t get easily influenced

because there are a lot of distractions in college, but you have to be strong enough not to fall victim

to the negative things your peers have going on. Don’t give up! Finish what you start and get the

degree no matter how hard it is.” - Dexter Davis, Valdosta State University: Bachelor of Fine

Arts in Mass Media

❖ “Going to college can be scary. Keep God involved in your life. Get yourself involved around

campus. An idle mind is the devil's workshop, so staying busy helps keep you focused on the right

things.” - Ya’Kera Floyd, University of West Georgia: Bachelor of Business Administration

in Management Information System

❖ “Prepare yourself mentally for college because it’s not an easy journey. Prepare yourself to adjust to

diversity and make the most of it. Get to know people who don’t identify with you and learn from

them as they learn from you. After graduation, you can take your experience and apply it to your

education to make a powerful impact on the world.” - Vivian Botley, University of Georgia:

Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences

❖ “Always keep God first and turn to him when you feel like giving up. Tough times will come but

never give up! Reach beyond your goals and be great.” - Alexis Binns, Augusta University:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

❖ “Always go to class! Even if it kills you go to class, let your teachers know you’re there and show

them you do care about whether or not you pass. And it’s okay to have fun, but keep your grades asyour number one priority.” - Breland Mitchell, Georgia Southern University: Bachelor of

Science in Child and Family Development

❖ “Stay focused and pay attention to scholarships and grants. Be careful with student loans. If you can

avoid them do so. Also get work, volunteer and internship experience. Having experience in your

field makes you more marketable.” - Ashley Kenney, Georgia State University: Bachelor of

Arts in Journalism


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❖ “This is the time to experience the good, bad and the ugly but ultimately the time to learn most about

yourself. Enjoy and have fun but always remember you are there to get your degree. And your

degree should be your final outcome after your 4 years.” - Rosa Powell, Erskine College:

Bachelor of Science in Biology

❖ “Enjoy your time in undergrad it goes by really quick. If you can help it don’t work your way through

school because it’s such a distraction. Be involved in everything! Make friends your first year, they’ll

be your lifesavers at times. Stay focused and pray!” - Jordan Connor, Georgia State University:

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

❖ “Don’t go into college feeling like you have everything figured out. College is where you learn who

you are. Don’t be afraid to change majors, take the courses that interest you even though they may

have nothing to do with your major. Enjoy every second of it!” - Prentiss Guillory, Georgia

Southern University: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts

❖ “Be selfish! Use the next four years of your life to focus solely on yourself. Use that time to grow and

find out who you are as a person. College is totally different from high school. You’re about to

experience something you’ve never experienced before.” - Terron Latimore, Georgia State

University: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with a Pre-Law Concentration, Law Student at

Charlotte School of Law

❖ “You are the one pivotal person in charge of your future. Do not conform to what everyone else isdoing. Take different classes and find the one that sparks your mind. As a matter of fact, I highly

encourage to enroll with an undeclared major. Go explore! The world is yours. Stay focused! Be

great!” - Anissa McIntosh, Georgia Gwinnett College: Bachelor of Science in Psychology,

Brenau University: Pursuing Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology

❖ “I would advise them to start off working really hard because it is not easy or fun to try to catch up

later. I would recommend really looking at your options before just diving into a program. Make sure

what you go to school for is something that you will enjoy and you’re not just going because that

career path will make a lot of money. Always do your best and no matter how tired you get of school

never quit.” - Brent Miller, University of Georgia: Bachelor of Science in Education. Exercise

and Sport Science

❖ “Never compare yourself to others because finding your path takes time. It’s very easy to get caughtup but making sure to remember who you are will keep you grounded.” - Katherine Randolph,

Georgia State University: Bachelor of Arts in Economics

❖ “Time management is key! You have to learn to balance your class schedule, study time, extra

curricular activities, time to eat and sleep, and exercise. It is also important to network. Create good

relationships with fellow classmates as well as your professors.” - Alesha Smith, Xavier

University of Louisiana: Bachelor of Science in Political Science

❖ “Have fun, but stay on top of your work. Get to know people that have the same major as you or that

is majoring in a field similar to yours. And also if you’re a female be careful of your surroundings and

where you go.” - Jeffrey Burton, Gordon State College: Associate of Science Degree with a

Physical Education Concentration

❖ “College is a time for personal development - a time where you really learn yourself. Be greedy with

you education. Get into any and everything you can because finding out what you don’t like to do

can sometimes be even more valuable than discovering what you like doing.” - Alicia Whetstone,

University of Memphis: Bachelor of Science in Psychology

❖ “Do not get overwhelmed and over think things. It’s going to seem a bit hectic at first but a

planner/calendar will make your entire college experience a lot easier. Have your schedule laid out

so that everything is done in a timely manner. Once you have made every deadline, you’re on your

way to a very smooth and successful.” - Kendra Smith, University of West Georgia: Bachelor

of Business Administration in Management


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❖ “Remember the purpose! It’s easy to lose track of why you’re there in the first place. But take care of

the task at hand each day, allow God to lead your every decision.” - Chris Tate, North Greenville

University: Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Augusta University: Master of Business

Administration

❖ “Use your time wisely. College can be a fun experience but your priorities must be in place. Keep a

small circle of friends who have the same ambitious attitude towards school and goals as you do.

Be true to yourself and stand up for you to believe in. Be a leader not a follower.” - Cameron

Prather, Albany State University: Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education

❖ “Take your time! Don’t rush through college at the same tempo as high school. Soak up every

moment. College is exciting, creepy, interesting and liberating all at once. It can be overwhelming at

first, but once you find your tempo, you’ll be unstoppable. And that’s the beauty of it. So relax, take

a deep breath and start your new journey with an open mind, a goal at hand and success in your

heart.” - Taylor Morrell, Valdosta State University: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Mass Media

❖ “Always remember your main goal throughout college which is your degree because you can easily

get distracted by other things. Just enjoy the college life but also make decisions based off of what

you want in the future for yourself. Always handle your business, be organized, meet new people

and make smart decisions.” - Aja Sorrells, Marshall University: Bachelor of Business

Administration in Management ❖ “Stay true to yourself. Never compromise your beliefs and values. What you accomplish will mean

so much more to you if you just follow those two rules.” - Mallory Fannin, Georgia Southern

University: Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education

❖ “Never lose sight of the end goal. There’s always gonna be somebody that wants to see you fail but

as long as you focus on why you’re there and what you want to become, success will follow. Hard

work never goes unnoticed.” - Aviana Pearl, Valdosta State University: Bachelor of Science in

Education. Middle Grades Education

❖ “Remember what you came to school for and don’t get distracted from the freedom of your parents

not being there. Also to pick your friends wisely because you are the company you keep and your

friends play a big impact on your college career. Be around people that motivate you to go to class

every day. Remember you are paying for your education!” - Alexis Richardson, GeorgiaSouthern University: Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development

❖ “Do what you need to do first, and then do what you want to do next. Balance the 3 S’s: Socialize,

Sleep and Study. Definitely get to know your professors really well. Learn the importance of building

and maintaining friendships with people. Try to get involved as much as possible on campus.Step

out of your comfort zone. Prioritize and just remember the real reason why you’re there, ‘to get an

education’. - Alandra White, Paine College: Bachelor of Arts in Communications

❖ “Manage your time wisely. Be sure to prioritize assignments and find a balance between academics

and maintaining a social life. Also, venture out and get involved with campus organizations that fit

your interests. It’s important to make those connections early.” - Keyanna English, Georgia

Southern University: Bachelor of Science in Psychology

❖ “The biggest lesson I’ve learned is to not be a procrastinator! College isn’t like high school, you have

a lot more freedom and it’s easy to get off track and distracted. Stay focused and work hard

because it will pay off in the future.” - Nadiya Miller, Georgia Gwinnett College: Pursuing

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

❖ “Take your time and figure out what you want to do. Don’t rush a career choice.” - Whitney

Cooper, Georgia State University: Bachelor of Science in Education. Early Childhood

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❖ “Follow your vision and let no one determine their path to reach their goals. Be open in receiving

advice because someone once was in their shoes. Remain focus through the trials & mistakes

which are the fundamental steps to be successful. Always remain true to self. Knowing who you are

in all aspects will help you focus on the core values. Never become comfortable!” - Sierra Andres,

Mississippi University for Women: Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

and Business Administration, Georgia Southern University: Pursuing Master of Healthcare

Administration

❖ “Find your niche and immerse yourself in it. Learn all you can about it and involve yourself in all you

can to educate and advocate for it. Learn that this issue is bigger than you and that’s your purpose.”

- Asia Anderson, Georgia Southern University: Bachelor of Science in Psychology and

Public Relations, Pursuing Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

❖ “Realize the possibilities and that a successful college career that requires hard work, dedication

and sacrifice. Also remember to give yourself a reasonable workload. Don’t stress too much, you do

want to enjoy your college experience. Find your passion, then you will find your career.” - Raven

Kenneybrew, Kennesaw State University: Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Education

❖ “Never wait until the last minute to do any of your work. If you need help don’t wait until the last

minute to ask your professor or classmates for a better understanding. College is what you make it.It’s a test to show how mature and how responsible you are before you step into the real world it can

be easy as long as you stay focused.” - Jenise Burgess, Valdosta State University: Pursuing

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

❖ “Take advantage of the resources that are available on campus. Anything from academic resources;

such as tutoring and study groups, to social networking resources; sororities & fraternities. A holistic

college experience entails being active on campus. Make sure you get good grades also. Go to your

professors office hours and ask questions if you don’t understand something!” - Cydni Martin,

Georgia Southern University: Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Kennesaw State

University: Pursuing Master of Science in Biology

❖ “Stay focused & stay positive! There are times to party, but don’t let the partying come before work.

College is nothing like high school, it requires more determination and you have to learn timemanagement. Most of all, make the best out of your college experience. It’s worth it!” - Tytiana

Smith, Gordon State College: Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Human Services

❖ “You are in the direction of doing something that you really want to do, even if you don’t know what

this might be just yet. However, a college degree can take you into a career you care about. Without

a doubt, determine your future and do what you love!” - Tanisha Kishan, University of Georgia:

Bachelor of Science in Education. Early Childhood Education

❖ “Know exactly what you want to major in. Because if you keep switching majors your first couple of

years you’re going to be wasting a lot of unnecessary time and money. Try to find out what you

have a passion for because that will narrow your choices down on what you would like to major in.

Have a vision and figure out your identity. Are you more of a corporate job type of person or a

owning your own business type of person?” - Ryan Davis, Gordon State College: Associate of

Science in Information Technology

❖ “Always stay on top of things. Just because you have freedom away from your parent and home, do

not let that get in the way of your assignments. It’s okay to hangout and make new friends, but use

your time wisely. Most importantly, do not procrastinate.” - Alesha Miller, Georgia Southern

University: Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

❖ “Stay focused! Make sure it’s your top priority because in the long run it will all be worth it. It will get

hard but don’t ever start giving up.” - Krishna Desai, University of North Georgia: Pursuing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing


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❖ “Remember your purpose and fulfill that purpose. Although you will not have your parents

supervising you, continue to uphold those values that were instilled in you. College forces

seventeen and eighteen year olds to become independent while challenging your morals and

pressuring you to constantly make ethical decisions. Make educated decisions; every decision you

make has a consequence that will affect your life positively or negatively. Additionally, join student

organizations on your campus. Being active within your college community is a great way to make

friends and network. Networking with your professors and peers is essential to all college students

because it opens doors for your future. Remember, work hard, stay focused and network! Good luck

with your first year or college!” - Kayla Kudratt, Georgia Southern University: Bachelor of

Science in Justice Studies with a Pre-Law Concentration, Law Student at Atlanta’s John

Marshall School of Law

❖ “Make sure you have an idea of what they want to do upon graduating. Declare a major that you are

for sure you want to pursue. You save a lot of time and money by really thinking about the studies

you want to pursue and sticking with it.” - DaNadia Johnson, University of South Carolina

Upstate: Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

❖ “Go to class! Study, be safe, conscious and aware of your surroundings. Have a support system

when things get hard because they will. But most importantly know to depend on yourself.” - Maiya

Fuller, Georgia Southern University: Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education ❖ “College is a place to grow mentally and physically. Take this time to discover who you are as a

person and what you truly want to do with your life. Always remember it’s ok to ask for help. There

are plenty of resources here to help you be the best person you can be. Always go to class!” -

Sumaya Raphael, Georgia Southern University: Bachelor of Science in Public Health

❖ “Stay focused! There is nothing wrong with partying and hanging out but remember what you are

there for. There is a time to play and there is a time to crack down and get in them books. Your goal

is to graduate and don't let anyone steer you from that. Believe in yourself or nobody else will.” -

Jade Willis, Gordon State College: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

❖ “College is a learning experience not just academically but spiritually, mentally, and physically. It

allows you to grow in so many ways you never knew where possible. By going to college you will

have access to many opportunities to become successful in your career as well as in your everydaylife. Just remember there's no right or wrong way in college, everything is a learning experience.

And Always remember to strive towards your dreams.” - Kristolyn Long, Albany State

University: Pursuing Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with Concentration in

Journalism

❖ “Never be too hard on yourself. Never be afraid to do what makes you happy out of fear you'll

disappoint somebody. Always stay true to yourself. Find a solid support system, whether it's one

good friend , or a student organization. It makes a difference!” - Joi Jones, Buffalo State:

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Georgia: Pursuing Master of Social Work

❖ “Every day will be a challenge. Wake up knowing you will give it your all. During the day, learn

something new and network. At night, reflect on the progress of each day knowing you are one

more step closer to accomplishing your dreams.” - Terry Dotson, University of North Georgia:

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing

❖ “Don't be shy. Introduce yourself to others especially the ones in the same field as you. You never

know who could provide advice or become an important partner when networking.” - Spencer

Dykes, Georgia Gwinnett College: Pursuing Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

❖ “Stay Focused! Don’t give up on your dreams. It’s going to get hard and be rough in the beginning,

but all of it will pay off in the end. You have to stay down until you come up.” - Whitney Arnold,

Atlanta Technical College:Dental Assisting


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❖ “Find ways to stay motivated about whatever. Each year of college is going to be different with ups

& downs and all types of life situations. Believe that you are able to eradicate & create new goals of

success & happiness for yourself. Don't place yourself in a box for any reason: financially, spiritually

or educationally. Keep going!” - Valencia Reid, Georgia State University: Bachelor of Arts in

Public Relations with a Concentration in Pre-Law

❖ “College can be hard, but with faith and hard work nothing is impossible. Always believe you can

and you will always succeed. Never lose faith in yourself. Keep pushing the finish line is closer than

you can reach.” - Brittany Flanagan, Kennesaw State University: Bachelor of Science in

Human Services

❖ “Go in with no distractions. For example having a job, eliminating unnecessary relationships and

anything that can hinder you from being 100% focus in your first year. Because a lot of freshmen

come to college and flunk out because of them being distracted. Secondly I would say to learn how

to develop good study habits. Because you want your grades to be the best especially your first

year. The first year is your foundation to your whole college experience and grades. Lastly I would

say to come to college with an open mind. There are so many different people, cultures, and

learning opportunities in college. Many time freshman's are still learning who they are and being

exposed to different things can hope mold you into that successful person you want to be.” -

Travere Wilson, Clayton State University: Bachelor of Arts in Communications ❖ “Pray for clarity, remain focus on what you're in college for, find your purpose, build relationships,

have fun, maintain B average, challenge yourself, get uncomfortable (come out your comfort zone),

continue to pray and study.” - Tenathe Lane, Gwinnett Technical College: Pursuing Associate

Degree in Nursing

❖ “Participate in things that force you out of your comfort zone. In high school, I'm sure you hung out

with people who were very similar to you. Diversity is deeper than skin color and the beauty of

college is that you are given an opportunity to expand your horizon. The world isn't supposed to be

black & white and neither is your college experience - explore the gray area.” - Teara Mayfield,

Georgia State University: Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing

❖ “Network, network, network! Make sure that you utilize every resource that is offered to you on

campus because it’s those resources that will benefit you in the long run. Networking is very vital inyour college years as you are beginning to prepare yourself to start your career and the more you

have invested in in your college years will most definitely help you once you graduate!” - Tamara

Taylor, Georgia Southern University: Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Pursuing Master of

Education in Counselor Education with a Concentration in Clinical Mental Health

❖ “In college you have a little bit more freedom but don't let that keep you from continuing to work hard

and do well in your classes. You need to train yourself because not every professor can or will keep

you accountable with turning in your assignments and studying for your exams. Your hard work and

self-discipline will pay off in the end when the next chapter in life comes around after graduation.” -

Blake DiSpigna, Georgia Gwinnett College: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

❖ “Focus and time management is key! College is nothing like high school when you can get away

with out studying and just procrastinating everything. To make it through college to receive that

degree and good GPA you need to focus and give your undivided attention to each class. Sitting in

the front row helps a lot. Try to get all your assignments done before the due date so you won't have

to stress about homework being due and especially when final exams come around.” -

Georgeanna Young, Georgia State University: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Pursuing

Master of Public Health


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❖ “Go into it with a want. Focus on what's important, you went to school to graduate therefore don't let

nothing or anybody stop that. Never let trials & tribulations deter you from finishing what you

started...practice resilience! last but not least it has been said that birds of a feather flock together...

If you want to be successful in college associate yourself with other successful peers who will

motivate you to be successful in whatever you do.” - Ebony Lewis, Georgia Southern

University: Bachelor of Science in Education and Child and Family Development, Master

of Education in Counselor Education

❖ “College is a journey , a journey to find yourself . Take your time to embrace the fact that you are a

educated young individual . You are capable of doing anything you want. You have to be able to

understand and see who you truly are in order to finish successfully. With that being said , be true to

yourself and chase after your dreams and college will be just another accomplishment of yours.” -

Kourtney Barnett, Piedmont College: Pursuing Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood

Education

❖ “Stay focused! Never give up, and remember your motivation, the initial reason you chose to attend

college. Keep God first and choose the path that makes you happy. It's pre-adulthood so be sure

the choices you make won't hinder you in the long run. Have fun, but also be responsible. The sky's

the limit!” - Shericka Smith, Georgia Southern University: Bachelor of Science in Criminal

Justice ❖ “Stay focused! I got so sidetracked because you're out on your own, experiencing different things,

meeting new people, finding out who you are as a person. Although those things are key and very

important in having a great college experience, you can get so wrapped up in the fast-paced

environment and lose focus on the initial goal and that's finishing school. You have to find that

balance. Party hard, study 10 times harder.” - Delecia Jackson, Georgia State University:

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

❖ “Make college the best time of your life! Manage your time to achieve your goals, explore your

passions and build relationships. Don’t waste valuable time on people and/or things that don’t help

you get where you want to be.” - Ericka Brundage, Georgia Institute of Technology:

Bachelor’s in History, Technology, and Society

❖ “Take advantage of all the resources and opportunities that any college campus can offer you. Fromtutoring, to student organizations, to student organizations, to on-campus jobs. Make the college

campus your ‘home’. It will make the college experience so much easier if a student really invests

themselves in the full experience. Several different ways to be successful, just have to find the right

route for you.” - Kandyce Reeves, Georgia Southern University: Bachelor of Science in

Biology, Master in Public Health with a Concentration in Community Health

❖ “Don’t rush the process! Live in the moment. Take time to actually be present in all that college has

to offer whether it's making friends or joining clubs. Keep the finish line in mind. Remember why you

are really going to college, to get a degree. Always keep that in mind!” - Sekita Redding, Georgia

Southern University: Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development

❖ “College is a journey that highlights a pathway to your future. Be bold, be courageous, and know

who are going in so no one detours you away from your values. Be willing to meet new people and

try new things that are out of the norm. Build knowledge, empower others, and create bonds that will

last a lifetime. College is an opportunity to develop and expand what is already inside of you! Now

go and change the world!” - Arissa Camp, Georgia State University: Bachelor of Science in

Education

❖ “Develop good study habits and make the most of any free time. Stay grounded! Be sure to always

put your studies first and stay connected with family and any other support system you may have.

Also aim to develop spiritually and seek counsel from God.” - Jelisa Blackwell, Georgia State

University: Bachelor of Science in Education


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STUDYING TIPS ● Don't try to do all your studying the night before the test. Instead space out your studying, review

class materials at least several times a week, focusing on one topic at a time.

● Have all of your study material in front of you: lecture notes, course textbooks, study guides and any

other relevant material.

● Find a comfortable and quiet place to study with good lighting and little distractions (try avoiding

your own bed; it is very tempting to just lie down and take a nap).

● Take notes and write down a summary of the important ideas as you read through your study

material.

● Take short breaks frequently. Your memory retains the information that you study at the beginning

and the end better than what you study in the middle.

● Space out your studying, you'll learn more by studying a little every day instead of waiting to cram at

the last minute. By studying every day, the material will stay in your long-term memory but if you try

to study at the last moment, the material will only reside in your short-term memory that you'll easily

forget.

● If you choose to study in a group, only study with others who are serious about the test.

● Test yourself or have someone test you on the material to find out what your weak and strong areasare. You can use the review questions at the end of each chapter, practice tests that the teacher

may give out or other pertinent materials.

● Listening to relaxing music such as classical or jazz on a low volume can relieve some of the

boredom of studying.

5 WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS IN YOUR LIFE 1. Healthy Lifestyle

a. Eat a healthy diet

b. Get enough rest

c. Avoid alcohol, cigarettes and drugs

2. Accept the things you can’t change

a. Free yourself from negative energy

b. Look for the upside in the challenge

c. Focus on the things you can control

3. Take time to relax and have fun

a. Meditate

b. Do something you enjoy every day

c. Keep your sense of humor

4. Adapt to the stressor

a. Look at the big picture

b. Set reasonable standards for yourself and othersc. Change your attitude towards stressful situations

5. Avoid unnecessary stress

a. Know your limits and stick to them

b. Avoid negative people

c. Take control of your environment


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4 CORE COMPONENTS TO MENTAL TOUGHNESS 1. Confidence

2. Challenge

3. Control

4. Commitment

6 WAYS TO STAY FOCUSED ON YOUR DREAMS 1. Keep thinking of the big picture

2. Get into a daily routine

3. Always plan what’s important first

4. Learn to use the word No!

5. Remember why you started

6. Stop reaching for crumbs, and go for the cake

MOTIVATIONAL VIDEOS TO HELP YOU IN A TIME OF NEED ● Eric Thomas - You Owe You

● Les Brown - You Gotta Be Hungry

● Eric Thomas - Everybody Wants To Be A Beast

● Dream - Motivational Video

● Unbroken - Motivational Video

● Prove Them Wrong - Motivational Video

● Sacrifice - Motivational Video

● What’s Your Purpose? - Motivational Video

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS ● The Secret To Success - Eric Thomas

● Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki

● The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho

● How to Sound More Confident Than You Feel - Joyce Roche

● Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life - Brian Tracy

● The Four Agreements - Don Miguel Ruiz

● The Voice of Knowledge - Don Miguel Ruiz

● Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success - Steve Harvey

● Don't Sweat the Small Stuff - Richard Carlson● Drive - Daniel Pink

● The Road Less Traveled - M. Scott Peck

● Heaven is for Real - Todd Burpo

● The Carpenter - Jon Gordon

● No Excuses! - Brian Tracy

● Have a Little Faith - Mitch Albom


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4 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF TO FIND YOUR PASSION 1. If You Had All The Money You Needed or Wanted, What Would You Do With Your Time Every

Day?

2. What Do You Feel You Are Most Passionate About In Life?

3. What Topic Interests You Most?

4. Is There A Topic That You Have Deep Knowledge About, Even If It’s Not Your Passion?

Take some time to really sit down and think about these four questions. Open your mind and try to gain

some kind of understanding of where you’re meant to be in life. Answering these questions will help you

create a better life for yourself. Learn to respect your passion.

MONEY MANAGEMENT TIPS ● Create a budget

● Separate wants from needs

● Use, don't abuse, credit cards● Do your homework on loans and financial aid

● Shop smart for textbooks.

● Keep all of your bills and receipts organized

● Take advantage of student discounts

● Protect personal Information

75 POWERFUL QUOTES 1. “A lot of times god will present you with a blessing and a plan, but if you don’t act on it, it’ll go away.”

- Steve Harvey

2. “You can’t sleep. Broke people sleep. You gotta be willing to sacrifice sleep, if you sleep you may

miss the opportunity to be successful.” - Eric Thomas

3. “When you face your fear, most of the time you will discover that it was not really such a big threat

after all. We all need some form of deeply rooted, powerful motivation — it empowers us to

overcome obstacles so we can live our dreams.” - Les Brown

4. “You are the master of your environment. You’ve got your own head, your own mind. So once you

figure out what you want for yourself, you have to create the proper environment to make sure you

can live out all the things you want.” - Tyrese Gibson

5. “Don’t chase people. Be yourself, do your own thing and work hard” - Will Smith

6. “Truth is the ultimate power. When the truth comes around, all the lies have to run and hide.” - Ice

Cube

7. “If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. If you look at what you don’t have inlife, you’ll never have enough.” - Oprah Winfrey

8. “People look at you strange, say you changed. Like you worked that hard to stay the same.” - Jay-Z

9. “Remember one thing, through every dark night, there’s a bright day after that. So no matter how

hard it get, stick your chest out. Keep your head up, and handle it.” - 2Pac

10. “Either you run the day, or the day runs you.” - Jim Rohn

11. “If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or

work around it.” - Michael Jordan


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12. “In every day, there are 1,440 minutes. That means we have 1,440 daily opportunities to make a

positive impact.” - Les Brown

13. “Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.” - Farrah Gray

14. “Pain is temporary, it may last for a minute or an hour or a day or even a year but eventually, it will

subside, and something else will take it’s place, if I quit however it will last forever. - Eric Thomas

15. “Stop looking at what you ain’t got and start being thankful for what you do got.” - T.I

16. “Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you’re living?” - Bob Marley

17. “Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how

to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on

to win again, you are going to be a champion someday.” - Wilma Rudolph

18. “As you rise, the number of critics will also rise. Humans seek out negativity. It’s a cognitive bias of

their brains. Stay focused and proceed.” - Tai Lopez

19. “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that

will unlock the door to personal excellence.” - Confucius

20. “Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either

success or failure in the mind of another.” - Napoleon Hill

21. “If you want what you’re saying heard, then take your time and say it so that the listener will actually

hear it. You might save somebody’s life. Your own, first.” - Maya Angelou 22. “We are all here for some special reason. Stop being a prisoner of your past. Become the architect

of your future.” - Robin Sharma

23. “The best way to gain self-confidence is to do what you are afraid to do.” - Unknown

24. “Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the

impossible.” - Francis of Assisi

25. “If you can see it in your mind, you can hold it in your hand.” - Steve Harvey

26. “In life you have a choice: bitter or better? Choose better, forget bitter.” - Nick Vujicic

27. “God sometimes allows us to feel anger so we’ll recognize when we’re being mistreated. But even

when we experience true injustices in our lives, we must not vent our anger in an improper way.” -

Joyce Meyer

28. “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced bythem.” - Maya Angelou

29. “You are what you are and you are where you are because of what has gone into your mind. You

change what you are and you change where you are by changing what goes into your mind.” - Zig

Ziglar

30. “Turn your wounds into wisdom.” - Oprah Winfrey

31. “Take chances, make mistakes. That’s how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail

in order to practice being brave.” - Mary Tyler Moore

32. “The next time you feel slightly uncomfortable with the pressure in your life, remember no pressure,

no diamonds. Pressure is a part of success.” - Eric Thomas

33. “You must make a decision that you are going to move on. It wont happen automatically. You will

have to rise up and say, ‘I don’t care how hard this is, I don’t care how disappointed I am, I’m not

going to let this get the best of me. I’m moving on with my life.” - Joel Osteen

34. “The more you trust Jesus and keep your eyes focused on Him, the more life you’ll have. Trusting

God brings life. Believing brings rest. So stop trying to figure everything out, and let God be God in

your life.” - Joyce Meyer

35. “You will evolve past certain people. Let yourself.” - Mandy Hale

36. “Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of

a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” - Lao Tzu

37. “You cannot travel the path until you have become the path itself.” - Buddha


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38. “Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work gains success.

Greatness will come.” - Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

39. Whatever you do, own it. Know what you're doing and know consequences before you do it. If

you're fine with the consequences, it's nothing nobody can tell you. Never do something because

somebody else made you do it.” - Andre 3000

40. “Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the

bus with you when the limo breaks down.” - Oprah Winfrey

41. “If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make

progress.” - Barack Obama

42. “Pay attention to whom your energy increases and decreases around. That’s the universe giving

you a hint of who you should embrace and who you should keep away from.” - Diddy

43. “Every day women and men become legends." - Common

44. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love

can do that.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.

45. "Reach for the stars so if you fall you land on the clouds.” - Kanye West

46. "Nobody built like you, you design yourself." - Jay-Z

47. “Resist your fear; fear will never lead to you a positive end. Go for your faith and what you believe.” -

T.D. Jakes 48. "And if at first you don’t succeed then dust yourself off and try again." - Aaliyah

49. “We need to accept that we won’t always make the right decisions, that we’ll screw up royally

sometimes – understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.” -

Arianna Huffington

50. “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” - Mahatma Gandhi

51. “I advise you to say your dream is possible and then overcome all inconveniences, ignore all the

hassles and take a running leap through the hoop, even if it is in flames.” - Les Brown

52. “Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you react to it.” - Charles Swindall

53. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” - Henry David

Thoreau

54. “The world is yours and everything in it, it's out there, get on your grind and get it.” - Young Jeezy 55. “Your career is what you’re paid for, your calling is what you’re made for.” - Steve Harvey

56. “When life knocks you down, try to land on your back. Because if you can look up, you can get up.

Let your reason get you back up.” - Les Brown

57. “Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better and your better is best.” - St. Jerome

58. “You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.” - Rabindranath Tagore

59. “Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition – such as lifting weights –

we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity.” - Stephen Covey

60. “You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more

amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the

world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.” - Woodrow Wilson

61. “I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” -

Jimmy Dean

62. “It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” - Aristotle Onassis

63. “It’s better to give before you receive. And never keep score. If your interactions are ruled by

generosity, your rewards will follow suit.” - Keith Ferrazzi

64. “You don’t have to see the entire staircase, Just take the first step.” - Martin Luther King

65. “If you don’t chase after your dreams someone will pay you to build theirs.” - Tony Gaskins

66. “Patience is the key to paradise.” - Turkish Proverb


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67. “Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very

mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep

you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about

how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can

take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done!” - Rocky Balboa

68. “There is one quality which one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the

knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it.” - Napoleon Hill

69. “Many fear competition from others. But the biggest critic should be the person in the mirror.” -

Unknown

70. “After all is said and done, a lot more will have been said than done.” - Unknown

71. “Every risk is worth taking as long as it’s for a good cause and contributes to a good life.” - Richard

Branson

72. “Don’t compare yourself with anyone in this world. If you do so, you are insulting yourself.” - Bill

Gates

73. “If you take care of your character, your reputation will take care of itself.” - Alan Sugar

74. “Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you

are.” - Beyonce

75. “The only difference between a winner and a loser is a winner plays until he wins.” - Big K.R.I.T.

I hope that this booklet will be helpful for all of you. Cherish your time in college, and don’t take it for granted. Always remember to keep God first, go to class, study, network, be involved and be all

you can be. May God bless you continuously throughout this next chapter of your life.

“True kings uplift more kings. True queens uplift more queens.” – Tracy Stephens


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A BLESSINGMay the places you go be blessed, and may you bring the blessing…

May your feet bring the peace already hidden in your heart…

May your hands always create, and never tear down…

May your mind be sharpened by experience and thought,

But never too dull to learn…

May your heart be full, but always have room…

May your eyes be open for opportunities, but not only for yourself…

May your words bring healing to a broken world,

And your ears listen for the sign of hope…

May you forgive, and never forget you were once forgiven…

May you love, and never forget that you are loved…

May you strive to do right, and admit wrong…

May you praise others, and not yourself…

May you speak well, but not forget how to listen…

May you have enough success to be confident, and enough failure to be humble…

May you choose to be a blessing, and not to be blessed…

This is your charge. This is what you’ve learned.

Pay attention.

Be courage for those that have none.

Remember that who you are will always matter than what you do.

And never forget that home is just another word for friends,and that you will always have those here.

Amen.

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