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6 Tips to Succeed as a College Student

sanath pollemore625 22-Apr-2019

College can be overwhelming if you don’t know how to do it right. When you know how to succeed in the college, you not only get good grades but have a memorable experience, too. The following 6 tips can help you get there. 

1. Don’t miss classes

It is vital to attend classes regularly. Your absence at classes should be as rare as possible and can be once or twice per semester. If you miss classes your overall performance suffers and you miss so much information that you won’t get only from your peers’ notes.

Classes provide an opportunity to learn something new even when you have already understood the course materials. Classes have not only a professor explaining difficult material in an understandable way, but also a discussion that may help you know more. Students can ask questions, get rid of doubts and get new insights through a discussion. In the guidance of professors, you can enhance your critical thinking skills. Time in class is where you actively participate and think about important things.

2. Get Familiar with College Resources

Many colleges provide tutoring services for free. They can help you to understand difficult concepts, complete assignments, make a study plan and achieve small goals. Some colleges offer writing assistance to students who require help with grammar, style, and structure for essay writing or research papers. I myself used to do my report assignments under a supervision the first couple of times. It really helped me understand how everything works in college. Your college library is a great source to assist you with research work.

3. Make a Proper Schedule

Having a schedule in college is among the most important things. You shouldn’t just go to class whenever you want and do homework when you feel like it. You need to have a clear plan on when to study, when to exercise, when to eat, etc. I’m not saying you need to live like a robot; just make sure you spend enough time to studying, hobbies and rest every day.

4. Find a Study Buddy

Having friends in college is great. Even if you are not very sociable, try to find a study buddy as there are many benefits of such a connection. First of all, you can be more productive with your studies. You study buddy may know the topic better and explain unfamiliar things to you. And secondly, it can lead to a true friendship. Having a close friend in college is the best thing.

5. Connect With Your Professor

When you don’t understand a topic, raise your hand and ask questions. Many students are embarrassed to do it thinking that their questions are too easy. Most professors give preference to active participation in class. This gives them a clear idea of how well students understand them or don’t understand a thing.

If you are too shy to participate in class, you can stay after class and ask your questions. Most of the professors would gladly explain everything to you and may even dig deeper than in class. Anyways, you should communicate with your professors, it is always a good thing.

6. Do everything on time

Of course it concerns studying most of all. When you get a big assignment, don’t wait till the last minute to start it, or you will end up stressful and tired of sleepless nights trying to finish it on time. Start every task right up and you will have plenty of time to do it right. This advice also concerns your living habits. Many freshmen are not used to living on their own, so they don’t have a habit of washing clothes in time, doing dishes, keeping their room clean, etc. Also, don’t forget to eat on time, as it’s crucial to both your body and your mind.

Now that you know these six tips that will help you to succeed in the college. Follow them and you will have the enriching experience. 


Updated 22-Apr-2019

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