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Dialogue: 0,0:00:11.02,0:00:12.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Hi! I’m Emily and I’m Sean
Dialogue: 0,0:00:12.49,0:00:16.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And we’re students at Wilkes Community College and members of the SAGE program.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:16.38,0:00:20.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,SAGE stands for Supporting Academic Goals for Education.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:20.14,0:00:21.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Today we’re going to help you, as family members,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:21.97,0:00:24.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,learn how you can support those goals
Dialogue: 0,0:00:24.07,0:00:26.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and how you can help your college student succeed.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:26.14,0:00:30.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And show you just a few things that Wilkes Community College has to offer for your college student.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:30.33,0:00:31.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,music....
Dialogue: 0,0:00:34.19,0:00:40.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The U.S. Census has released data that proves it! Adults with college degrees have higher earnings than those with less education.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:40.18,0:00:43.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Homework in college is way different than it is in high school.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:43.26,0:00:47.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In fact, it is actually recommended that for every hour you spend in the classroom,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:47.73,0:00:49.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you need to spend about three hours studying for class.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:49.92,0:00:56.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, if your college student has about a three hour class each week, that means he needs to spend about nine hours a week to study.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:56.35,0:01:00.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So it’s really helpful if the family can understand how much quiet time he needs.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:00.48,0:01:04.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Your student may spend a lot of time around the campus of Wilkes Community College
Dialogue: 0,0:01:04.21,0:01:09.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because there are many services that are supplied for them such as computers, Wi-Fi, and printing services.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:09.71,0:01:15.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Despite these services, your student still needs a lot of time to prepare and study for class.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:15.51,0:01:19.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, support your student by giving him plenty of quiet time to study.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:19.18,0:01:22.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can’t focus when you’re not well rested,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:22.42,0:01:27.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so make sure your college student takes regular breaks to assure their academic success.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:27.58,0:01:34.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This may be the first time your college student has had to balance work, school, child care, and social activities,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:34.54,0:01:36.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but there are many things you can do to assist them,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:36.73,0:01:42.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,such as offer to do a chore, go grocery shopping, and even cook a meal or two.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:42.19,0:01:47.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,College students need encouragement, so it’s important to show an interest in what they’re learning.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:47.71,0:01:53.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,After all, communication is such an important key to interpersonal relationships, but especially those within the family.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:53.98,0:01:58.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, don’t forget to take an interest in what they’re learning and their college experience.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:58.85,0:02:01.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And most of all, don’t forget to tell them you’re proud of them!
Dialogue: 0,0:02:01.83,0:02:06.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Be patient! It’s important for your student to know that you’re interested and that you care!
Dialogue: 0,0:02:06.83,0:02:15.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Many students are going through this experience for the very first time, and there is a learning curve. So, remember to be patient with yourself and others.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:15.34,0:02:19.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Attending college isn’t just about getting a higher paying job.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:19.07,0:02:23.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It’s about self-empowerment and becoming a better person.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:23.41,0:02:26.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And ensuring a brighter future!
Dialogue: 0,0:02:26.14,0:02:26.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,music