10 Habits of Successful Students

Gaining a Source of Income While in College

1. Campus Resources. Work Study. Most colleges and universities have work study programs; in these programs, the school offers jobs (usually on campus) to its students.
2. Off-Campus Help. Craigslist.
3. Online Resources. Freelancing.

1. Adopt a positive mental attitude.
2. Work out where you’re falling short.
3. Talk to your teachers.
4. Pay more attention in class – and ask questions.
5. Start organising your life.
6. Improve your note-taking skills.
7. Improve your essay-writing skills.
8. Find the right learning style for you.

Keys to Academic Success

1. Accept Responsibility. Remember that you alone are responsible for your academic achievement.
2. Discipline Yourself.
3. Manage Your Time.
4. Stay Ahead.
5. Help Yourself Then Ask for Help.
6. Be Present and Prompt.
7. Don’t Quit.
8. Communicate with Instructors.

• Get Organized. Making a plan for what you’re going to do and when you’re going to do it will make sure you’re always ahead of the curve – literally.
• Don’t multitask.
• Divide it up.
• Sleep.
• Set a schedule.
• Take notes.
• Study.
• Manage your study space.

10 Tips for a Successful Semester

• Know your way around campus.
• Take notes and stay organized.
• Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
• Wake up at the same time each day.
• Don’t procrastinate!
• Build relationships with your teachers.
• Be Confident.
• Check your email.

The energy cost to go from an A- to an A is generally far greater than the actually learning outcome. Thus, it is often wasted energy. C students don’t put more energy into things than they need to. They are efficient, effective, and focused.