Show up to class every day and be on time
Showing up for class is one of the simplest things you can do to make sure your college career is a success. Yes, I know how hard it is to drag yourself out of bed to make it to that eight o’clock class in the morning. You think to yourself “if only I could have just one more hour of sleep”. Well, guess what. If you don’t show up for class you are going to miss out on valuable information. Your professor will break down the information that’s in your textbook as well as give you additional information that may not be in your book. That additional information just might show up on the next exam. In some classes your professor might give the occasional pop quiz. If you don’t show up for class you will be missing out on those valuable points.
Not only do you need to show up for every class, but you also need to show up on time. You don’t want your professor to remember you as the student who disrupts the class by showing up late. Think back to those pop quizzes we talked about earlier, most professors give those pop quizzes at the beginning of class. If you show up late there is a possibility that you will miss the quiz and it will be up to the discretion of the professor if you will be able to take the quiz later.
Turn in all assignments complete and on time
Most professors will give out a syllabus on the first day of class. Most of them try to abide by the schedule of the syllabus as best as they can throughout the semester. This is an advantage for you the student. With a syllabus you know when assignments are going to be due and you can plan accordingly. When the details of the assignment are given, you’ll want to get started right away working on it everyday until the assignment is complete. If you procrastinate you will find yourself rushing to get things done at the last moment.
Study, Study, Study
Pulling an all-nighter the night before the exam is never fun. This method does not allow you to retain the information. Most exams cover way too much information for you to really study enough material to pass your exam with an A. It’s a more valuable use of you time to study everyday and after every class session. When you study after every class session you are able to embed the information into your memory while it is still fresh in your brain and when you study everyday you will keep the information fresh and present in your mind. With this method you will be able to get some sleep the night before the exam so you are well rested and alert.
Do make time for social activity, but don’t over do it
It is extremely important to have a social life while in college. You will want to get involved in campus activities and make new friends. Your social life allows you to network with other students who are going to be your future co-workers. Making valuable connections with people on your campus will help you in the future. These days it’s not all about what you know, but sometimes it’s also about who you know.
Although social activity is important, you don’t need to show up to every social event. You don’t want to be out parting every night when you have papers to write, projects to complete, and studying to do. Social activity should never take away from your education.
Get to know your professors
Your professors see hundreds of students in their classrooms everyday. You are just a number. You’re just another name on the roster until you do something to stand out from the crowd. Whatever you do to stand out from the crowd, just make sure you stand out in a positive way. You’ll want to sit in the front of the classroom not in the back. If you sit in the back they may never notice your face. You’ll want to answer questions, ask questions, and participate in classroom discussions. Many professors will show up to class early or stay late to speak with students. You may want to take advantage of that time. Most professors will have office hours available where students can speak with them one-on-one outside of the classroom. This is a great time for students to seek extra help with projects, talk about what’s going on in class, etc. Showing up during office hours shows the professor that you are a dedicated student and you are serious about your education.
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