Mastering Study Skills

Dr. Aldrich "Pat" Patterson 
CSU, Chico Counseling and Wellness Center 

Dr. Pat Patterson has been helping CSU, Chico students meet their academic goals for 31 years. He starts this presentation by giving an inspiring pep talk about how to approach college, how to set goals, and how to strive for excellence. He then discusses essential study skills – for example: time management, list-making, exam preparation, and the “SQ5R” method of reading and note taking. Click here to see Dr. Patterson tell the story of his journey from East Los Angeles – where his third grade teacher said he would never learn to read – to earning his PhD and embarking on his long career as a counselor at CSU, Chico. 

Recorded: February 10, 2014