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Article #61: Seven Secrets to College Success

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






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