Student success tips
1. Attend
new student orientation at the beginning of the fall or spring semester.
2. Gen
101s, first year experience, provides excellent content and resources to be a
successful student. It is likely that this class will be part of your first
semester.
3. Be
sure to attend all classes, and be on time.
4. To
reduce distractions, sit near the front of the class.
5. Keep
a copy of the syllabus for each class so that you will know what is going on,
what you should be doing, and how soon you need to get it done.
6. Be
a good listener. Focus and contrite on main points.
7. Take
good notes in class, and review your notes within 24 hours. Then, review your
notes periodically to help you retain information are also a helpful way to
review.
8. Study? To be a successful college student,
study at least two hours a week for every hour you spend in class. This is a
minimum.
9. Determine
an ideal study space, and plan study time when you are your best to retain
information.
10.
Maintain
a student planner TO KEEP TRACK OF IMPORATNT DATES AND PROJECTS.
11.
APPLY
ADDITIONAL TIME MANAGEMENT STRAGETIES, INCLUDING PLANNING, SETTING GOALS, AND
PRIORITIZING SCHOOLWORK AND YOUR ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES.
12.
AVOID
MARATHON STUDY PERIODS. INSTEAD, STUDY FOR SHORT INTERVAL WITH A BREAK IN
BETWEEN. FOR EXAMPLE, STUDY FOR 30 MINUTES, TAKE A 3-MINUTE BREAK, COME BACK
AND REVIEW, THEN REPEAT THE PROCESS.
13.
GET
TO KNOW OTHER STUDENTS IN YOUR CLASSES FOR ADDED SUPPORT AND TO STUDY TOGETHER WHEN POSSIBLE.
14.
PARTICIPATE
IN CLASS, AND ASK YOUR INSTRUCTOR QUESTIONS WHEN NEEDED. MEET WITH THEM DURING
OFFICE HOURS FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE.
CHOOSE
THE Right!!