Ten Tips for Student
success
St. Johns University
1…. Attend
your classes. Remember in the words of woody Allen “ seventy percent of success
in life is showing up’.
2 know your
faculty. Make sure you know who your teacher are, when their office hours are
and how to contact them.
3 make sure
the faculty knows you. Sit in the front of the classroom. Participate in class
discussions. Consult with your teachers during office hours.
4….
Use a daily planner note the date of exams assignments term papers, etc
5…
be organize. Prioritize your responsibilities. Manage your time remember everyone
has the same 168 hours a week, only some of us use them better than others.
6…
know your campus resources. Visit your academic dean office regularly. Become
familiar with the service and program offered by the counseling center the
freshman center the career center the campus ministry office and the student
life office.
7….
Take care of your health get enough sleep. Eat well balanced meals. Exercise regularl.
Make informed and mature decision about loans sex and drugs. Visit the health
office as needed.
8… work only as necessary. Try
not the exceed 20 hours during a school week. If possible work on campus apply
for financial aid and loans if you need them. Manage your expenses very
carefully.
9…
get involved in campus activities. It will help you learn valuable skills
expand your social network and enhance your-confidence. Seek out oppurtinities
to apply what learn in the classroom.
10.. keeo your eyes on the prize. Clarify your goals. Know
why you are in (high school or ) college in the first place. Visualize on a
daily basis.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!