Student Success Tips
From Edison College
1. Attend New Student Orientation at the beginning of the
Fall or Spring Semester.
2. GEN 101S, First Year Experience, provides excellent contented
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 concentrate on main
points.
7. Take good notes in class, and review your notes within 24
hours. The, review your notes periodically to help you retain information.
Index cards with key 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 minimum.
9. Determine an ideal study space, and plan study time when
you are at your best to retain information.
10.
Maintain a student
planner to keep track of important dates and projects.
11.
Apply additional
time management strategies, including planning, setting goals, and
prioritizing.
12.
Avoid marathon study
periods. Instead, study for short intervals 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.
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