UCI Resource Map by Kenny Hoang Le

Goal setting.

kennyhl1 — 2024-09-04 23:30:23 UTC

It is valuable to use the SMART acronym when creating goals. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time Bound. This allows you to create goals that are important to you and are easy to track. Since a lot of people set goals that are hard to measure they easily lose sight of their goals and motivation.

Time Management

kennyhl1 — 2024-09-04 23:45:52 UTC

To better manage my time I should sort my daily tasks into categories of importance scaling from 1-5, 1 being the least important and 5 being essential. Tasks should be scored depending on how much they attribute to my wellbeing and success.

Study Strategies

kennyhl1 — 2024-09-05 00:59:02 UTC

I found interleaving and spaced practice to be the most efficient studying methods for me. Interleaving keeps me focused on studying and prevents me from getting off track because I'm bored. Spaced practice allows me to study more frequently over more periods of time.

Mental Health

kennyhl1 — 2024-09-05 01:02:04 UTC

The mental health section is pretty big and some of my biggest takeaways were to pay attention to the good side of things and my personal strengths. There are also many counseling and workshop opportunities when struggling with mental well-being. Personally, I like to maintain my health through physical outlets like weightlifting and playing sports. Sleeping and eating well also play pretty big parts in my own personal health.

Working With Others

kennyhl1 — 2024-09-05 01:03:28 UTC

Conflicts are bound to happen no matter what situation when working with others. It's up to you to decide how to solve these conflicts. Make sure to actively listen, bring both sides to a sacrifice by finding a compromise where both sides have equal gains or losses.

Research at the UCI

kennyhl1 — 2024-09-05 01:25:58 UTC

Research although not required, is encouraged and you have many opportunities as well as varieties of research you can choose from. There are workshops and programs that allow you to work with peers or a mentor if you so choose. Research is available both on and off campus allowing you the freedom to do it whenever and wherever you choose.