by Lilly S.

Created on: December 10, 2006   Last Updated: September 10, 2009

Fundamentals of College Success :

There are some basic strategies to become a successful college student :

1. Vicinity and choice of the educational institution : If you are a prospective college student whose family is very important to you and is considered to be your inspiration, the nearer you college is to your home, the better. When a feeling of homesickness is experienced, you can at least drop by your home in a short time and thereafter go back to your dorm with a revived encouragement. A little bit of reminder, though, is for you to assess the colleges within your residence before enrolling into one.

2. Appropriate preference of a college degree : Seriously consider the right degree for you. You excel in your basic subjects in high school so you can take off the selection from there. Better yet, request for the assistance of your guidance counselor whose job, among others, is to provide career help such as this one. You are lucky if your chosen degree is offered in nearby colleges or universities.

3. Planning notebook : As a college student, you should maintain a planner or a notebook with a task calendar. You have to list down all to do activities for the week on regular basis. This will help you not overlapping some activities. Priority assignments are on top of the list.

4. Study ahead of time : Give some time to your studies. Make it as a habit to learn the lessons ahead of time. Once a final exam or short quiz is scheduled, this would be a breeze to you.

5. Be bold, respectful, and honest : There are times when lessons can be hard to assimilate and understand. If you experience this difficulty, approach nicely the professor who teaches this subject matter. Be sincere and request assistance in a kind manner.

6. Mingle with wholesome students : To be a part of a clique is cool. Choose your student friends rightly. Assess them on how they will help you become a successful college student. Students with bad habits can be an acquaintance. But your friendship should not be close enough to influence you. Better avoid them first time.

7. Make future assigned projects in advance : You will still have time to revise one for its betterment if you do it ahead of time.

8. Be inspired : Inspiration helps in your success. Pray for guidance. You will be enlightened.

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