Prepare yourself for academic success......
You likely
expect that your experiences in college classes will be different, as compared
to high school. How can you effectively prepare?
STUDY
STRATEGIES
Studying may seem so basic, but your skills in this area
are core components to your academic progress. How will you adjust for
college-level coursework? Student Academic Success
Services can provide a pivotal advice through workshops, classes,
appointments, and online resources. Strong strategies for reading, note-taking,
writing, and test-taking will assist you throughout college.
TIME
You
are given 168 hours each week! How do you make the most of your time,
academically and personally? Try the time log (below) for a week or more, and
then re-evaluate and re-affirm priorities in your schedule. At the beginning of
each semester, carefully read the syllabus from each class to plan for
assignments by week and month. If you notice any scheduling issues – talk to
your adviser right away.
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TUTORING
For any concerns with
what you’re learning, it is to your advantage to contact someone early! See you
instructor or TA, during office hours or before/after class. Go for tutoring,
during walk-ins or an appointment. Talk to your adviser. It’s an educated
choice!
SMART Learning Commons
Math tutors
Center for
Writing
CONNECT
– LEARN – ACT
You will learn in new ways as you
begin college. Take time to connect with academic resources to overcome and
excel through challenges. Take action during your 168 hours, and let each week
bring success!
Next week,
get some TIPS FROM ADVISERS & FELLOW STUDENTS…
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