Volume 3, No. 10 January 24, 2003
Time manages to help By Hannah Pittard A new quarter means a new start for SCAD’s faculty, staff and students. For those whose academic performances fall quarter were lackluster, disappointing or just not what they expected, winter quarter is the perfect time to work toward a different, more positive outcome. For freshmen, especially, now is the time to develop good habits for college and a career ahead. By managing time more effectively, students can have a greater chance of succeeding academically and socially. Savannah College of Art and Design senior computer art major Becki Tower is the epitome of a well-organized student, and, as such, is the perfect person to offer useful time management advice to others. "When I came for orientation, I remember the president giving a speech. ‘Dive in’ was the advice offered, and that’s exactly what I did," said Tower, who is working toward a concentration in 2-D and 3-D animation. Also a starter on the women’s basketball team, Tower said she makes a conscious effort to be well-rounded. The most important part of planning a schedule is dealing with the constant chores first. For example, Tower knows she has five hours of class every afternoon and three hours of basketball practice every morning. This means that she needs a good night’s sleep (at least seven or eight hours), which consequently means she must use her daytime hours effectively by doing homework whenever she has free time. "I use every resource. I push myself all day to enjoy a full night of sleep and to avoid pulling all-nighters." Tower, whose dream it is eventually to work for Walt Disney, Inc., said she prefers the idea of working hard in college and having fun later rather than vice versa. "Don’t stay in the party life too long," she said. "I see so much wasted potential in my classmates who have chosen to party rather than to work." This, however, does not mean that Tower believes life as a student at SCAD should be all work and no play. "I make time for myself. If I’m working too hard, I make sure that I take a break and go out with my friends," said Tower, who has both a boyfriend and a dog. In the end, Tower suggested that there are a few pieces of advice to heed before any others. "Don’t have any regrets. Challenge yourself. Take the classes you want. Don’t waste potential and money by fooling around." Perhaps by doing this, other students can enjoy a similar success and satisfaction of their own.
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