My cousins, uncle, and even my father have mentioned that in college the level of expectancy to do your work and focus…
College students should stay organized, study, turn assignments in on time, focus, and open their mind to a new way of learning. Also, build a professional relationship with their professor; let them know when they are struggling, ask them questions, find out how they can improve, and be open with them. Professors are altogether different from the instructors in secondary school. Professors are not really students' companions, but rather by level of the education procedure, everybody is a grown-up. Students and professors should have a shared respect relationship for each other.…
Multitasking as a College Student A first semester in college is a challenging experience for new students. It can be overwhelming sometimes, as students soon realize that this next step in their education is nothing like their experience in high school. The way students studied before and how they approached their courses is significantly different than what college has for them. After getting familiar with the campus and classes, the real challenge is being able to balance life and schoolwork, the student must be able to complete assignments in several classes, often being of different subjects and theory. Setting a social life aside, multitasking your college classes and personal life can be challenging.…
Incoming Freshman The thought of going to college can create fear in students. According to Randall S. Hansen, author of “Your First Year of College: 25 Strategies and Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive Your Freshman Year and Beyond,” there are multiple ways students can cope with the stress. In his article he gives helpful advice, “Whatever you do, be sure to be yourself and try to enjoy your college experience as much as possible. Expect to feel some stress and homesickness, but don’t let these issues wear you down.”…
Unfortunately, in college, many students struggle with these habits and are unprepared to start college. After reading “Making the Grade” by Kurt Wiesenfeld, I began to understand a lot…
Semester of Learning Experiences People most always say, “ Learn from you mistakes and achievements.” I would definitely conclude that is exactly what I’ve done this first semester of college. There are many times that I wanted to simply curl into a ball because of all the newness and unfamiliarity. At times I found myself doing just that, but realizing that I needed to toughen up burst from my comfort zone. I can say sleeping through your classes never the best choice, not going just because you find it too easy, missing a class just to write a paper for another class, and differentiating between minimal and highly important status of choices.…
There are several practices that allow a student to be more successful in college. Every individual is different and there will be variations in study technique, but one of the most vital ways a student can be successful is to put in the time. Time ties into many successful practices such as putting in the time to study, not procrastinating, and allotting certain time every day to dedicate to school work. Many professors present a recommendation of how many hours of study time should be put in for every hour of class time. A successful student will take that recommendation and use it to their advantage.…
Opening one’s mind up can allow them to accept or try new experiences. Hunter Rawlings’ “College Is Not a Commodity. Stop Treating It Like One” explains how the importance of college has changed in recent years. In almost all cases nowadays, it is essential to have a college degree in order to get a good job. Colleges require the student to put forth the effort in order to obtain its true value.…
Being successful is an important part of the college experience. College classes require more study time outside of class. If a class is a 3 credit hour class, then you need to study for 6 hours outside of class for that content. Throughout high school, classes weren’t as restrictive of time so students didn’t have the concentration that is needed for success. This is why they don’t do as well and fear failure.…
David & Goliath is one of my favorite stories as it portrays a metaphor that we can all relate to. In life, we all have to stand up to something bigger than us and overcome something that may seem impossible to overcome. I believe even more so that every single college student out there can use this metaphor in comparison to college. College is a huge obstacle in life & with the professional field getting increasingly competitive, college degrees have become the standard in today’s society. No longer is it possible to be wildly successful without some fraction of a higher education, it just isn’t possible these days.…
This shock of going from an easy “paved” life in high school to college life can cause major problems for the majority of freshman students. The pressure of not failing the first year proves to create a difficult challenge, especially for students enrolled in general education courses. These classes are required and students must pass in order to proceed…
During my time in ACA 122, I have been considering many colleges, and I have found that my top choice is Wake Forest University. I have also been looking into University of Tennessee - Knoxville and North Carolina State University. Wake Forest has a smaller setting, which I prefer, and one of the best psychology programs. I have not applied yet, as I am only a sophomore. However, I have already began deliberating the application and deadline, and I believe I am ready to apply when I am a senior in 2018.…
If students want to be successful, become the type of learner you were meant to be. Attending classes early, staying organized, forming study groups and taking notes are just a few ways learners can help themselves be successful during college. Another way students can be successful in college. Is as adjusting student’s time schedules. Whether that be with work, or limiting the amount of classes they take.…
“It’s here,” the thought that comes to every student’s head on the first day of class. With hast and anxiety they take their seats, wondering what this semester will bring. As he look and see faces that could be future friends or even study buddies he wonders, “How will I do this semester?” , yet the most famous question is “Who is my professor?” Every college student hope’s that he will have good professor teaching them in hopes that he will receive good grades, however other than the student’s role, there are a few characteristics that a professor should have.…
Along with learning from failures, the taking knowledge from professor’s ideals will follow me into the next semester. Each professor is different and coming in as a freshman from a small private high…