College Success
The academic rigor of college can be a huge challenge, and without support and preparation, this challenge can feel daunting and overwhelming, which can have a negative impact on your mental health. Check out the resources below to support you on your journey. If you need additional assistance, you can also talk with your advisor, check out the services at the Campus Learning Center, or talk to one of our counselors.
Resources
Exam and Test-taking Strategies
Assertiveness
Describes assertive behavior; the difference between assertive, passive, aggressive, and passive-aggressive behaviors; and tips on ways to become more assertive.
Succeeding In College With ADHD
From the National Resource Center on ADHD – This handout provides strategies for those diagnosed with ADHD on ways to thrive and manage the stressors of college
College Students With ADHD
From About.com Health's Disease and Condition – Link provides additional strategies for college students diagnosed with ADHD to be successful in college
Goblin Tools
This website can estimate time, break down tasks for you (with increased detail based on how spicy the task is for you), turn a brain dump into a task list, formalize language, and create recipes based on ingredients you have in your fridge. It is an incredible executive functioning tool for free online. Check it out and see what you think!
Combatting Avoidance
Wall of Awful Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo08uS904Rg
Wall of Awful Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlObsAeFNVk
- Timely Care (free for VCU students): unlimited free health coaching sessions for support building habits around nutrition, sleep, time management, and mindfulness
- Academic Coaching Office (free and available to undergraduate students): https://clc.vcu.edu/academic-coaching/
- SAEO office: https://saeo.vcu.edu/