Managing time at Itawamba Community College - any tips from fellow students?

[NoahGray]

I'm facing challenges managing my time effectively due to language barriers and cultural adjustments. Any tips or strategies from fellow students on how to juggle Accounting Principles, Finance Fundamentals, and Marketing Basics while dealing with visa stress? Your insights would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

[DeboraMiles]

Here's what worked for me:

For the language barrier: Read your textbooks out loud. Sounds weird but it helps your brain connect the written words to spoken English. Also, most professors are cool with recording lectures if you ask—just explain your situation.

For the classes: Accounting Principles and Finance Fundamentals build on each other. If you're struggling with one, it'll affect the other. Form a study group with classmates! ICC students are generally friendly and willing to help.

For visa stress: Keep all your documents in one folder, digital and physical. Check expiration dates monthly. And know that ICC's international student office is actually pretty helpful—don't be afraid to bug them.