how to take on college studying part 2

How to Take on College Studying

Part 2

Choose Where to Study

Where you should study depends on two factors: the environment in which you are best able to concentrate and the type of work you are planning to do.

· The best places to study have good light, a comfortable temperature and enough desk place-- usually your dorm room, your apartment or the library.

· For completing problem sets or brainstorming possible test questions, you may want to study with a group or at least in a setting where fellow students are available for discussion.

· When you are reading book chapters or working on a research paper, you are probably better off in a less social environment

Improve Your Study Habits

Here are simple steps you can take to help you get a handle on studying:

· Have a routine for where and when you study.

· Choose reasonable and specific goals that you can accomplish for each study session.

· Do things that are harder or require more intense thoughts at your most productive time of day.

· Take breaks if you need them so you don’t waste time looking at material but not absorbing it.

· Get to know students whom you respect and can study with or contact to ask questions.

· Keep up with the workload and seek help when you need it.

Choose the Right!!


STUDYING WEB SITE

student success statement

"choosing the right is always the right thing to do."

alex linares

reflection: choosing the right will take you to many right places. your future will be bright by choosing the right!!.

10 time management tips for students tips 5-10

10 Time Management Tips for Students

Tips 5-10

Tip 5. Review Your Notes Every Day.

Reviewing helps you reinforce what you've learned, so you need less time to study before a test. You’ll also be ready if you get called on in class or have to take a pop quiz.

Tip 6. Get a Good Night’s Sleep.

Your brain needs rest to perform at its peak. Lack of sleep makes the day seem longer and your tasks seem more difficult.

tip 7. Communicate Your Schedule to Others.

If phone calls or text messages are proving to be a distraction, tell your friends that you are only available at a certain time of day and not to expect a response at another time.

 

tip 8. become a taskmaster

Give yourself a time budget and plan your activities accordingly. Figure out how much free time you have each week before you add any commitments.

 

Tip 9. Don’t Waste Time Agonizing.

Instead of agonizing and procrastinating, just do it. Wasting an entire evening worrying about something that you’re supposed to be doing is not productive, and can increase your stress.

Tip 10. Determine Your Priorities.

You can’t do everything at once. Establish that importance of each item. Then set realistic goals that are attainable.

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cleanliness

is important to keep your school clean because is representing your comunnity and where you belong to. you should pick up the trash you see on the floor to make an example for others. if we keep our school clean is going to look good, be a good place to be, and a clean place to study.

student success statement

"its better to be alone than to be in bad company"
ANON

REFLECTION:  i think the statement is really important because if you have bad influence you're not going to succeed, and if you have great comapany or great friendships you aregoing to accomplish all your goals in life.if you have bad influence it's better to be alone than to be with them.

10 time management tips for student

10 time management tips for student
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/116.html

tips 1-4

organizing your life
managiming your time well is an important element of success-especially if you’re a student. If you set priorities that fit your needs and lifestyle, you’ll have a better chance of achieving your goals. Here are some tips for taking control of you time and organizing your life.

Tip 1. Make a To-Do List Every Day.

Put things that are most important at the top and do them first. And don’t forget to reward yourself for your accomplishments.

Tip 2. Use Spare Minutes Wisely.

When you’re commuting on the bus or train, use the time to get some reading done.

Tip 3. It’s Okay to Say No.

 

If your friend asks to go to a movie on Thursday night and you have an exam the next morning, realize that it’s okay to say no. Keep your short- and long-term priorities in mind.

Tip 4. Find the Right Time.

You’ll work more efficiently if you figure out when you do your best work. For example if your brain handles math better in the afternoon, don’t wait to do it until late at night.

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student success statement

student success statement

"improvement begins with i"

anon

REFLECTION: IF YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH SOMETHING YOU NEED TO DO IT BY YOURSELF. I THINK THATS WHAT IT MEANS

7 habits of highly successful teens habit 7 part 2

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 7

Part 2

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

3) Heart: Always do what is right so your heart, your conscience, will feel peaceful. When you do wrong, your conscience will prick you and create regretful sensation within your heart. When you do what you honestly feel, you won’t have any regrets. Your heart is your internal compass- it gives you direction and discernment. Just like a magnetic compass gives direction, even truth north, your personal compass, your heart, will point you in the true north, the exact directions and path you need to trod.

4) Soul: Study scriptures and other sacred literature daily. In other words, feed your spirit because your physical body needs temporal food to survive. Pondering, meditation, and reflecting are excellent Soul-Sharpening activities. Try writing your thoughts, feelings, aspirations, concerns, and decisions in a diary or a journal. Writing helps you focus and make good decisions.

Get into the habit of daily improving your body (physical fitness), your mind, your heart, and your soul.

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courage

courage is :

• being brave
• daring
• risk taking
• steadfastness
• being immovable in doing what is right
• standing firm for goodness

courage to say "NO" to:

• illegal drugs
• smoking
• any tobacco products
• alcohol
• cussing
• telling inappropiate websites
• cheating
• being dishonest

7 habits of highly successful teens habit 7 part 1

habit 7: sharpen the saw
teens should never get too busy living to take time to renew themselves. when teens "sharpen the saw" they are keeping their personal self sharp so that they can better deal with life. it means regurlarly rewing and streghtning the four key dimensions of life
-body, mind, heart, and soul

1. body. eat wholesome foods, fruits, vegetables, legumes. avoid illegal drugs, smoking, alcohol, tobacco products, tatooing. exercise regurlarly and effectevely. get plenty of rest at night. get to bed at night and get up early each morning. "early to bed early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
2. mind. think posetively. read. study. think. analyze. seek to read a good book each month. then each week. ask intelligent questions. observe develop your mind through positive, "self-talk".

  choose the right!!

loyalty

what is loyalty?
loyalty is:

• faithfulness
• devocation
• trustworthiness
• constancy
• reliability
• dependability
• obedience
• living above the line

Be loyal

• to yourself-your good name
• to your family
• to friends
• to neighbors
• to other people
• to your school
• to your school
• to your community
• to your state
• to your country
• to the united states flag
• to those in authority over you

REFLECTION: the video that i saw was touching because mallory and liz helped sarah get to the bases. they did an example of good sportsmanship, they're going to feel good because they did the rigth thing. even though they were in different teams they still helped her to acomplish her goal of doing homerun!

SSS

SSS
"alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."

helen keller

REFLECTION:  if we work together we can accomplish more than working alone.
one example is playing in a soccer team because you need to work together with your teammates to win!

7 habits of highly successful teens habit 6

7 habits of highly successful teens
habit 6

habit 6: synergize
synergize is achieved when two or more people work together to create something better that either could alone. through this habit, teens learn it doesnt have to be "your way" or "my way" but rather a better way, a higher way. synergy is the reward, the delicious fruit you'll taste as you get better at living the other habits, especially at thinking win-win and seeking first to understand. learning to synergize is like learning to form V fromations with others isntead of trying to fly through life solo. you''ll be amazed at how much faster and farther you'll go. synergize doesnt just happen. its process. you haev to get there. and the foundation of getting there is this: learn to celebrate differences.

a good band is a great example of synergize. it's not just the drums, or the guitar, or the sax, or the vocalist, it's all of them together that make up the "sound." each band memeber brings his or her strengths to the table to create soemething better than each could alone. no isntrument is more important than other, just different.
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sportsmanship/fair/just

1) what are some examples of good sportmanship?
in soccer you need to be a good sportmanship

• you should be happy you tried your best
• don't quit the match if your losing

2) what are the benefits of showing good sportmanship?

• Being a “good sport” involves being a “good winner”
• the benefit is that you feel good inside and outside.

 

 



3)  why do people demostrate unsportsmanlike conduct?

• because they're mad that they lost or they dont have respect to others.

4) what does it mean to play fair, to be fair and just?

• it means that when you're playing you need to respect others and play fair.

5) why is it important to be fair and just?

•  its important to be fair and just because in every where you go you need to be a good sportsmanship.

student success statement

student success statement

"so often, in our quest to be more popular and to be part of the "in-group", we lose sight of things tha are far more important."
sean covey


reflection: everyone try to fit in to be like everybody else. but we should focus in the things that we care and ar important in our lives becuase one day those things are going to affect us in the future.
one example:
You belong to a family (you, your parents, your siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents). That is your in-group. Anyone not belonging to that is your outgroup.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Students habit 5

7 Habits of Highly Successful Students

Habit 5

5. Seek First to Understand, and then to be Understood

Because most people don’t listen very well, one of the great frustrations in life is that many don’t feel understood. This habit will ensure your teen learns the most important communication skill there is: active listening. Why is this habit the key to communication? It’s because the deepest need of the human heart is to be understood. Everyone wants to be respected and valued for who they are---a unique, on-of-a-kind, never-to-be-cloned individual. People won’t expose their soft middles unless they feel genuine love and understanding. Once they feel it, however, they will tell you more than you may want to hear. People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. Listen with your eyes, heart, and ears. 7 present of communication is contained in the words we use. The rest comes from body language (53 percent) and how we say words, or the tone and feeling reflected in our voice (40 percent).

Most people are eager to talk and had rather talk than listen. We have one mouth and two ears. This means we should listen twice as much as we talk. We actually learn more while listening rather than when we talk. Listen to learn and learn to listen.

Listen, really listen, for understanding.

Seek first to understand then to be understood-- LISTEN.

Choose the Right!!

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens habit 4

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 4

4. Think Win-Win

Teens can learn to foster the belief that is possible to create an atmosphere of Win-Win in every relationship. This habit encourages the idea that in any given discussion or situation both parties can arrive at a mutually beneficial solution. Your teen will learn to celebrate the accomplishments of others instead of being threatened by them. Win-Win is a belief that everyone can win. It’s both nice and tough all at once. I won’t step on you, but I won’t be your doormat either. You care about other people and you want them to succeed. But you also care about yourself and you want to succeed as well. Win-Win is abundant. It is the belief that there’s plenty of success to go around. It’s not either you or me. It’s both of us. It’s not a matter of who gets the biggest piece of the pie. There’s more than enough food for everyone. It’s an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Win-win always creates more. Perhaps the most

surprising benefit of thinking win-win is the good feeling that brings on. The true test of whether or not you are thinking Win-Win or one of the alternatives is how you feel. Win-Lose and Lose-Win thinking will cloud your judgment and fill you with negative feelings.

Win-Win will fill your heart with happy and serene thoughts. It will give you confidence. Even fill you with light. Think Win-Win or no deal.

Choose the Right!!

kindness

kindness is a big word and it has a great mening. everyone should have more kindness because the world would be a better place :) one example of kindness is MR. HAYMORE he always choose the right!! another example is the people that help the people that need help. i would behave more and always choose the right!!

student success statement

student success statement

"you cannot do wrong and feel right.

it is impossible."

ezra t. benson

REFLECTION:  when you do a right thing you feel right and when you do a bad thing you feel bad.
so you cant feel good if you do a bad thing.

7 habits of highly successful teens 3

7 habits of highly successful teens
habit 3

habit:3 put first things first

habit three is about will and will not power. this habit helps teens prioritize and manage their time so that they focus on and complete the most important things in their lives. putting first things first also means learning to overcome fears and being strong during difficult times. it's living life according to what matters most. putting first things first deals with things that are:
important or not important, urgent or not urgent. let's look at the four quadrants of time management.
quadrant 1: things that are important and urgent
quadrant 2: things that are important but not urgent
quadrant 3: things that are not important but are urgent
quadrant 4: things that are not important and not urgent

1.  Important & urgent	2.  Important but not urgent
3.  Not important but are urgent	4.  Not important and not urgent

quadrant 2 is the ideal place to spend our time, doing things that are important but not urgent. here's where priorities come into play. the results for living quadrant 2 are:

1. control of your life
2. balance
3. high performance

so in what quadrant are you spending most of your time? the key is to shift as much time as possible into quadrant 2 and this is accomplished by planning. spend more time planning and incorporating the most important things first, things that matter most. keep your eyes on the prize and reach for it.

choose the right!!

student success statement

 

student success statement

" the only difference those who have failed and those who have succeeded lies in the difference of their habits. good habits are the key to all success. bad habits are the unlocked door to failure. thus, the first law i will obey, which precedth all others is-- 'i will form good habits and become their slaves.'"
OG MANDINO

reflection: do the best you can in life because that will affect you in life. never give up in your dreams, always keep trying because one day that will pay off.  keep doing the good habits because that's the key to success.

7 habits of highly successful teens 2

7 habits of highly successful teens

habit 2

 

habit 2: begin with the end in mind

if teens arent clear about where they want to end up in life, about their values, goals, and what they stand for, they will wander, waste time, and be tossed to and fro by the opinions for others. help your teen create a personal mission statement which will act as a road map and direct and guide his decision-making process.

 

"keep your eyes on the prize." determine your desired prize and dont quit until you have realized the achievement of your prize. then set another prize, another goal or desire that you would really like to achieve. begin with the achievement of your prize in mind; know where you are going.

 

one prize or goal you definitely need to establish for yourself is the prize of an honorable graduation from high school- that you will receive your diploma honestlyand with integrity- that you earned it with perfect honesty.

 

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basic skills

basic skills

step 1: express interest and conference for others, espiaclly when they are having problems.

• rationable: if you help others, they are more likely to help you.
• helpful hints: if you see someone in trouble,ask if you can help. sometimes, just showing you care is enough to help a person get through a difficult time.

step 2: recognize that disabled people deserve the same respect as anyone else.

rationale:

• a disability does not make up a person inferior. helping people with disabilities without ridiculing or patronizing them shows that you believe all people are equal, although some people need a little extra assitance.

helpful hints:

• be ready to help a disabled person when needed by doing such things as holding open a door, carrying a packcage, giving up your seat.
• dont stare at disabled people or make comments about their special needs.

step 3:

rationale:

• saying you're sorry shows that you can take responsibility for your actions and can admit when you've done something wrong.

helpful hints:

• you can harm someone by what you fail to do, just as easily as by what you can do. some examples are breaking a promise or not sticking up for someone who is being picked on.
• if you hurt someone, apologize immediately and sincerely.

step 4: recognize that people of different races, religions and backgrounds deserve to be treated the same way as you would expect to be treated.

rationale:

• treating others equally shows that although people are different, you believe that you shoulldnt matter in the way you treat them.

helpful hints:

• dont make jokes and rude comments about the color of someone skin or what they believe in.
• some people have different customs for doing things. some poeple have more money than others. no matter what, alll people should be treated the same.

student success statement

student success statement

'keep your eyes on the prize"
anon

reflection: i think it means to keep your eyes in your future or goals dont let nothing interfer with that.
if you dont follow your goals/dreams you're not going to win the prize.

ten tips for student success

ten tips for student success
st. johns university

1.attend your classes. remember in the wordss of woody allen 'seventy perfect of success in life is showing up'.

2. know your faculty. make sure you know 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 techers during office hours.

4. use a daily planner. note the dates of exams, assignments, term papers, etc.

5. be organized. prioritize your responsibilities. manage your time. rememeber 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 regurlarly. make informed and mature decisions about alcohols, 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 self-confidence. seek out oppoutunities 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!!!

student success statement

student success statement
"you make your habits and your habits make you"
ANON

reflection: if you do good habits you will have a good life, because youre doing something that is good.

7 habits of highly successful teens

7 habits of highly successful teens

for teens, life is not a playground, it's a jungle. and, being the parents of a teenager isn't any walk in the park, either in his book, the 7 habits of highly effective teens, author sean coney attempts to aprovide "a compass to help teens and their parents navigate the problems they encounter daily"
how will they deal with peer pressure? motivation? success or lack thereof? the life of a teengaer is full of though issues and life- changing decisions. as a parent, you are responsible to help them learn the principles and ethics that will help them to reach their goals and live a successful life.
while it's all well and good to tell kids how to live their lives, "teens watch you do more than they listen to what you say, "covey says. so practice what you preach. your example can be very influential.

covey himself has done well by following a parent's example. his dad, stephen covey, wrote the book the 7 habits of highly successful people, which sold over 15 million copies. sean's a chip off the old block, and no slacker. his own book has rung in a more than respectable 2 million copies sold. here are his seven habits, and some ideas for helping your teen understand and apply them:

                                                                            choose the right!!

self discipline

self discipline 

 

 

i think it means to respect yourslef and respects others too.

the benefits of self discipline having good future and a good life.
 

 

 

 



profile of a successful student part 3

profile of a successful student
part 3

.....owns or has easy access to a computer with internet access and email

you dont have to be a computer expert to be successful in online learning--but you must have access to a personal computer with reliable internet access, as well as basic level of competency in using them. owning a computer with internet access from your home is ideal but many students use the computer lbas on campus or at the offices to complete their work.
....has basic computer skills and is willing and open to learning new ones
we said you dont have to be a computer expert to be successful in online learning. however, there are some basic technical skills you should have mastered prior to enrolling in an online course.
                     choose the right!!!

Profile of a Successful Student part 2

Profile of a Successful Student

                           Part 2

Work together. There are a Number of ways that you can ensure you get the most out of your educational experience. First, participate fully. Engage regularly in discussions and be willing share your personal, professional and educational experiences. You can’t get to know your classmates through the dialogue that is created in a course environment-sometimes even better that in a face-to-face class. And the same goes for your instructor. Be sure to contact your professor-especially if you are having

problems. He/she is still your instructor and will be there to guide and assist you as needed.

                 CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!! 

student success statement

student success statement
"it's not where you live but how you live that counts. it's not where you play the game but how
you play the game that counts"
mr.haymore

reflection: you have to make good choices to be good in life. never regret what's rigth because that will help have a great future.
 

profile of a successful

profile of a successful

part1

 

 

 

http://www.plymouth.edu/office/online-education/online-learning/profile-of-a-successful-student/

 

 

a successful student

....takes responsibility for his/her own learning

online learning can be a powerful,stimulating,engaging experience for the student who can work and think independetly. however, since most-if not all-of the learning takes place on your own time, you will not have the kind of direct supervison you would in a classroom. online learning therefore requires a significant commitment from you. all education comes down to what you're willing to invest in the experience- this is particularly true in the online enviroment. commitment, self dcipline and self-motivation are all key qualities to ensuring success in an online course!

....is a comfortable and confient with written communication

reading and writting are the basis of most online courses, so it's critical that you feel comfortable with this form of communication. while some courses contain modules that include videos or other activities, all of them require significant amounts of reading. and nearly all yoyur communication with your classmates and your instructor will be in wrting. iif these are weak areas for you, you will want to address those issues prior to enrolling or while enrolled in an online course. the PSU writing center is avalaible to assist you.

....is willing to be a memeber of an online community.

 

 

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students success statement

what is the only investment that never fails?

students success statement
"goodness is th eonly invetsment that never fails."
 - henry david thoreau

reflection:  the good investment that never fails is when you do the right thing to feel happy.

Successful Students 10

Successful Students 10

10. Successful students are good time managers. Successful students do not procrastinate. They have learned that time control is life control and have consciously chosen to be in control of their life.

An elemental truth: you will either control time or be controlled by it! It’s your choice: you can lead or be led, establish control or relinquish control, steer your own course or follow others. Failure to take control of their own time is probably the no. 1 study skill problem for college students. It ultimately causes many students to become non-students! Procrastinators are good excuse makers. Don’t make academic harder on yourself than it has to be! Stop procrastinating. And don’t wait until tomorrow to do it!

The 10 items listed above are paraphrased from an article by Larry M Ludwig called Ten Commandments for Effective Study Skills which appeared in The Teaching Professor, December, 1992.

“Learning Technology and Online Education”

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