| Congratulations. You have made the decision to | | | | several other students in the class want answered so |
| pursue higher education and to meet your goal of | | | | you'll be doing them a favor. |
| obtaining a college degree. You are embarking on a | | | | 4.Be confident: As an instructor, I like students who are |
| journey that can take you places you may have only | | | | confident in their abilities and act on them. Many times |
| dreamed of. Being in college can be fun but it can also | | | | students are afraid to speak up in class or write a |
| be challenging. In this article I have put together ten | | | | paper about an interesting subject because they are |
| steps that can help you to be successful at your | | | | afraid what the instructor or their fellow students may |
| collegiate goals. | | | | think. As a result research papers or projects are |
| 1.Be punctual: Being late for class is a sign of | | | | sometimes dull and boring because they cover "safe" |
| disrespect. It tells the instructor you don't want to be in | | | | topics. It's okay to be afraid. It's not okay to let fear |
| his class or that you don't take the class seriously. You | | | | keep you from doing something you really want do. So |
| also miss important information when you are late. Do | | | | go ahead and write that paper you've been longing to |
| you like it when people are late for something you've | | | | write or start on that project that you truly believe in. |
| planned? Of course not. The instructor has spent time | | | | Be confident and be able to back up your findings or |
| preparing for the class and you should give the | | | | conclusions with evidence. |
| instructor the time you have scheduled for his class. | | | | 5.Volunteer: College instructors like students who |
| Besides, you have spent money for the class so you | | | | volunteer. Volunteerism shows you want to really want |
| should show up on time to get what you paid for. | | | | to get involved in your major or your school. You don't |
| Being punctual also helps when it comes time for | | | | have to volunteer for something big. It could be |
| grading. Grading is subjective and you want to do | | | | something as simple as agreeing to be a group |
| everything you can to leave a positive impression in | | | | discussion leader or leading a class project. It could be |
| your instructor's mind so he can remember you this | | | | volunteering to be on a student committee or to be on |
| way doing grading. Being late for class doesn't make a | | | | the board of a student chapter of an organization. Find |
| positive impression. So if you are habitually late, why | | | | ways to volunteer. This will not only help your grades |
| should he sweat over your grade? Take my word for | | | | but it can also enhance your studies. |
| it, show up on time. | | | | 6.Be prepared for tests: Depending on your instructor, |
| 2.Do the homework: It is a waste of your time and the | | | | you may not know when she may call a pop quiz. |
| instructor's time if you just sit in class but never do the | | | | Successful students are prepared and always ready. |
| assignments. Not doing class assignments is a | | | | You can be prepared by reading the class material |
| guaranteed way to fail. Instructors use assignments to | | | | before the class, participating in class discussions, and |
| determine your knowledge and your grade. | | | | by doing the assignments and exercises in your |
| Assignments also help you to learn more about your | | | | textbook. |
| field of study. Instructors can also tell if you | | | | 7.Get to know people: Successful people network. |
| half-heartedly completed an assignment. And don't | | | | You have to do the same too, even on a college |
| wait until the last minute to do your assignment. If you | | | | campus. When you get to know people on campus |
| start early you will have a better product than if you | | | | they share with you information that they have. This |
| waited until the due date to start on it. | | | | information can help you in a class, help you to save |
| 3.Ask questions: Some people think asking questions is | | | | money or a purchase, assist you in choosing a class, |
| dumb. In reality it's just the opposite. Instructors like | | | | or even choosing a major. Networking is a very |
| students who ask questions. It shows you are | | | | important tool in the world of business so you might as |
| interested in the class and that you really want to learn | | | | well practice the skill while you are in college. |
| more about the subject the instructor is an expert in. | | | | Remember that you can be a success in college. Yes |
| The question you ask is probably the same question | | | | it's hard but you can do it! |