If a student wants to succeed and earn a college degree all they have to do is try, do their best, and finish what they started with a Creator…
When I was a little kid my family told me a story that impacted my whole life. A little boy named Abush (Baby) was a disabled kid and he was hated by every one including his parents. His dirty clothes, him being unable to walk, and play made him look like the ugliest person in the world. Everyone treated him unfair however he had the most loving heart. He even loved those who hated him.…
Learning Comprehension In the book, “What the Best College Students Do”, Ken Bain claims that good grades do not indicate that people are comprehending the material being taught. Bain’s claim on classroom comprehension is presented when he argues, “someone could get an A and still not understand motion... good grades don't necessarily mean you really comprehend anything”(9). In the society we live in grade point averages are the determinant of triumph in our educational careers.…
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.…
“One of the few rights that America does not proclaim is the right to fail. Achievement is the national god.” The article “College Pressures” by William Zinsser makes several points about the stress placed on the shoulders of modern-day college students. William Zinsser is a master at Branford College, a residential college at Yale University. This article suggests several ideas on how college students should approach their future careers.…
A commonly asked question, how do you gain success and accomplish your long-term goals while in college? Simple, the answer is “grit”; however, not every student naturally has it or knows how to obtain it, but for the students that do have “grit” comes success. Also, it can be learned and used by anyone who is dedicated to their goals and achievements. Angela Lee Duckworth has fabricated the word “grit” as an adjective to describe people who are completely passionate and persistent for the goals they want to achieve.…
Not everyone who attends college are successful at completing the courses needed to graduate. For many reasons, college students are forced to drop out willingly, are withdrawn by administration, or simply lose interest in furthering their education. However, the college students who complete college successfully and make it to graduation share some habits that make the odds of being successful work in their favor. Many college students succeed because they make it a priority to attend and involve themselves in class sessions regularly, take control of their education, and nurture relationships with the instructors on their school campus. One of the most important causes of being a successful college student is actually attending class sessions regularly.…
A successful person is someone who is above average and out of the ordinary, they will take on obstacles and concur achievement through easy and struggling times they always reach their goals. “What Drives Success?” is an article by Amy Chua and Jed Rubenfeld which talks about how there is actually a secret to success; the secret is that there are 3 traits that can be taught making the people change the way they see education. The way we see education is part of what makes a successful college student, but there is a demand in college that all students need in order to be a successful college student, which is being able to use the resources that are put out there for every student to use. In college students have to maintain your happiness…
Students in todays college setting face many different challenges. They face finding their identity, academic setbacks and issues, and personal issues as well. In Jillioan’s case she had a strong academic past, but was faced when roommate issues that would stress her out and distract her in class. Melissa had great grades, but she procrastinated and worked 30 or more hours a week at her job. This caused her to loose track of time and miss assignment or needed study time for her classes.…
Students attend college with the hopes of becoming successful, ultimately to become successful in their future careers. But, more importantly to be successful in their college journey. Many articles, books and several different sources have spoken about what they believe to be the ways to college success. In these articles the main suggestions to be successful in college were students attending classes regularly, being organized, taking notes and by creating study groups. Also, explaining 7 steps to be successful while attending community college.…
Success is one of the most prominent paths that we choose to pursue. But what does it mean to be successful? Success is defined as an accomplishment of a goal, even if it takes years of attaining, every individual thrives to procure a level of success. College sparks a gateway to success, surmounting various obstacles and creating numerous opportunities. Graduating from college creates a sense of accomplishment and clarity.…
Higher Education Promotes Intelligence. Does going to college make you an intelligent person? If you were to look up the definition of intelligence it states; that you have a good understanding of things, quick witted, sound thought and good judgement. When students experience secondary education, they have the opportunity to read books and listen to the lectures of top experts in their fields. This encourages students to think, ask questions, and explore new ideas, which allows for additional growth and development.…
There are four powerful principles to be followed for college success and if the criteria is met, then one shall see nothing but success in their college career. The first principle is active involvement or engagement. In order to succeed, one needs to be an active member in their…
My first semester of college has been an intersting learning experience. It has been full of ups and downs. I’ve learned a lot since being in college, mostly how to take charge of my life and get my priorities straight. I learned that being successful in college depends on how you prioritize your work and how serious you take it. At first my priorities weren 't where they were supposed to be, and I realized my grades were going to suffer if I did not change.…
Winston Churchill once said, “success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” This is such a true statement. There are many roads that can lead you to success. Even if you fail once, twice, even three times, there will always be an alternative to reaching your goal. Through three people, different ideas of success are conveyed.…