Writing Skills II
Definition Pattern
October 13, 2011
Define A Successful College Student
Many students new to college do not know what it takes to be successful in the college environment. They understand good and bad grades in a general way, and they sense that they should attend classes, but that is where their knowledge begins and ends. College students must learn that becoming successful requires good study skills, time management and most importantly motivation and self discipline.
Before you start studying, you need to figure out your learning style. You might need to focus more on paying attention in class than taking notes; a mini recorder can help. Establish a study group. This is very helpful in learning material. Since your professor may not always be around to answer your questions, the people in your study group may be able to help. Not only can they help you but a study group is way more fun than doing it alone. It is also a way to meet people in your classes. Also, make sure you have a regular time and quiet place for studying every day.
Managing the time is an important factor that every good student must possess. All time management begins with planning. Use lists to set priorities. Create a weekly calendar to make a time budgeting guide. Write down all the things you want to do include homework due dates, or subjects you want to draw attention to. Often delaying the tasks, such as writing assignments, reading text books, etc, may negatively impact the ability of a student to achieve the goals. Time is precious so use it to create success, not failure.
To become a successful student, you need to get motivated and develop self-discipline! Motivation is the key to being successful and without it there is not drive to achieve. Do what needs to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of what you may not feel like doing. Refrain from being a procrastinator. Be continually and consistently prepared. Successful students attend classes regularly. They are on time. They listen and train themselves to pay attention. If they miss a session they make sure they get all missed assignments and understand specifically what was covered in class. Successful students take responsibility for themselves and their actions. No one can motivate you better than you can yourself.
You can achieve things by setting targets for yourself and working towards them. Nobody is perfect in every subject. You have strengths and weaknesses that you have to accept. As long as you try hard every day by using study skills, time management, motivation and self discipline you will be successful. Sometimes success is just going to bed at night knowing you did the very best you could do. That's all anyone can ask of you.