Episode 60: Surviving Syllabus Week
From Major Choices by Indiana University Career Exploration & Student Employment
January 30, 2026 · 26 min · Season 7 · Episode 60
About this episode
The episode provides strategies to effectively manage syllabus week and set up for a successful semester.
Syllabus week feels chill, until it isn’t. In this episode, Mallory, Leila, and Jed break down how to hack syllabus week so the rest of your semester doesn’t spiral. From putting every assignment into one calendar, to calculating the grades you need to hit your GPA goals, to confidently introducing yourself to professors in week one, this episode covers it all. Whether you’re a freshman or just trying to reset your habits, this episode helps you turn chaos into a game plan!
Topics covered
- syllabus week
- time management
- academic success
- GPA goals
- introducing yourself to professors
Keywords
- college
- freshman
- habits
- planning
Mentioned in this episode
Products: calendar, grade calculator
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