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 content and resources to be a successful students. 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. Then, 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 2 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 at your best to retain information.

10.                      Maintain a student planner to keep track of important dates and project.

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 , then take a 3 minute break, come back and review, then repeat the process.

13.                      Socialize with other students in order to establish friendships and support.

14.                      Participate in class; ask your instructor questions when needed. Meet them during office hours for additional support.

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