Students

Do you have concerns over your progress at school? Your motivation? Your ability to reach your potential? Is it hard to get enthused over your study, your sports, your activities? Do you have difficulty with any aspects of your learning? With setting goals? With organizing your time? With achieving a balance in your life?

If any of these are areas you would like to obtain some help or advice, let Michael Gifford assist you.

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If you like what you have seen and read, and wish to make contact with Michael Gifford, use the email address: mgifford@xtra.co.nz or TXT or phone him on +64 21 613 503.  Topics include:

Motivation Techniques Being Positive – looking for success Becoming motivated Achieving Potential Have a passion in life Setting and achieving goals Effective Study Techniques Developing Memory techniques Listening skills Note taking skills Essay writing Speed reading Reading for meaning Examination skills Developing your creativity Life in the workforce Writing CVs Job applications and interviews What employers expect What you can expect from employers Employment visits Adaptability, flexibility and learning on the job, asking questions Leadership Teamwork Budgeting and money management Learning to speak in public

Time Management Personal organization Finding Balance in your life Coping with stress Tertiary education Importance of gaining qualifications as well as experience What universities and polytechnics expect of you What you can expect of a tertiary institute Importance of study and organizational techniques Finances – student loans Develop leadership qualities Involve yourself in organizations such as SADD, Canteen, youth councils Expand your interests History and heritage Sing in a choir Act in a play Visit art galleries Learn to cook General Parenting – are you ready for it? Travel – when? What? (GAP, exchange, working holiday)