Checklist of Obstacles
Please read through the lists below and check those items that you feel are a problem. Put two checks by those that limit you the most.
Academic Obstacles:
Academic ability/skill obstacles
_____ Understanding course material
_____ Prerequisite knowledge of subject matter
_____ Reading skills
_____ Writing skills
_____ Math skills
Study and/or testing skill obstacles
_____ Time management
_____ Procrastination
_____ Study skills
_____ Study environment
_____ Difficulty in concentrating while studying
_____ Note-taking ability
_____ Reading textbooks effectively
_____ Retaining information
_____ Knowing what to study
_____ Preparing for exams
_____ Taking exams
_____ Test anxiety
Effort obstacles
_____ Socializing and/or partying_____ Class attendance
_____ Preparing before class
_____ Study effort
_____ Interest in academics
_____ Academics are a lower priority relative to:
_____ Family obligations
_____ Employment obligations
_____ Athletics or other extracurricular activities
_____ Other: ______________________
Primarily Non-Academic
Non-academic obstacles often create problems. Students can have strong academic skills, yet not graduate because of lack of motivation or focus or because of a wide variety of personal issues.
Motivational obstacles:
_____ Uncertain career goals
_____ Uncertain interests
_____ Inability to find appropriate major
_____ Bored with Winthrop and/or Rock Hill
_____ Not sure I want to be in college
_____ Not sure Winthrop is the right place for me
_____ Other: Personal obstacles:
_____ Financial problems
_____ Physical illness
_____ Physical injury
_____ Use of alcohol or other substance abuse
_____ Eating disorders
_____ Dating or other relationship problems
_____ Housing, roommate issues
_____ Distracted by family problems at home
_____ Homesickness
_____ Loneliness/lack of friends
_____ Can't handle stress
_____ Feel overwhelmed or helpless much of the time
_____ Can't find pleasure or enjoyment in anything
_____ Feel "blue"
_____ Other:
The Next Step
You have identified obstacles to your success. That's a good first step. What's next? Determine strategies that might help you overcome these obstacles.
Are you ready to proceed? Check our guide on Strategies for Success.
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