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How to improve academic performance
College is often a source of both fun and stress. These hints will help college students
improve their study habits and time management to become successful.
Getting to know classmates in college
On day one of the semester, the college _stadent_ should find a
classmate or two, and switch information after
befriending them. This is not for date or for a future
A] roommate, but for if he or she cannot attend class.
Too college students forget this simple step. and when time
comes. there is no one to contact an unexpected absence takes the person
out of
It is also important to have at least person to study with when exams are
. and this goes for each and every course in which the college student is
enrolled,
Using an agenda in college
Test dates and due dates important papers and presentations should
be documented. With deadlines and fast pacing, college courses are a
for many students who lack proper time management and organizational
skills. is worse than showing up on test day without studied!
Agendas and calendars need not be fancy or ; even printing one off of a
computer program better than going without one.
Using notes, textbooks, and the library
All of these are there for the students. E
Textbooks are expensive can be shared among
friends or purchased used. is important not
just to read, but to highlight or notes from
the readings.
Stay on-task and up-to-date with textbook readings and assignments. Do not only take notes
during class, but spend time after class filling in any blanks or unclear concepts.
Available at'< http://colleges. suite 101.comvarticle.cfm/how_to_be_a_successful_student >.
Access on: June 8th, 2010. (Adapted)