Ten Tips for Student
Success
St. Johns University
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 teachers 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 dates
of exam, assignments, team papers, etc.
5.
Be organized. 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’s Dean Office regularly.
Become familiar with the services and programs offered by the Counseling Center,
The Freshmen 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 regularly. Make informed and mature decisions about alcohol, sex, and
drugs. Visit the Health Office as needed.
8.
Work only as necessary. Try not to
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 self-confidence. Seek out opportunities to
apply what you learn in the classroom.
10. Keep your eyes on the prize. Clarify your
goals. Know why you are in high school or college in the first place. Visualize
your success on a daily basis.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!
