STUDENT SUCCESS STATEMENT
"success is dependent on effort."
-sophocles, greek dramatist
reflection: if you really want something you have to work for it, for example if you want good grades you have to work on all your homework, classwork, and study so you can get those grades.

How to take on college studying

Part 2

Choose where to study

Where you should study depends in 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 top – 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’re 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 thought at your most productive time of the 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.

How to take on college studying

http://www.collegeboard.com/studentplan/college-success/961.html

Part 1

Develop good study habits

In college, you’ll need to build on the study skills that you learned in high school. The demands of a college class are probably more rigorous than those you are used to.

You can succeed by knowing what to expect and how to handle it. Think of college as a full time job, in which you spend 40 hours a week in class, labs, study groups and doing homework.

 

Being organized and using your time well are essential. Learn more about time management, and use the guidelines below to develop your study skills.

Decide when to study

Work out about how many hours you need to study every day. Then make a schedule.

·      Figure out what blocks of time you have available throughout the day, in the evenings and on weekends.

·      Consider what time of day you are most alert – there are morning people and night owls – and try to schedule your study accordingly.

·      Think about whether you do better studying for a few hours at a time or sitting down for marathon sessions.

Choose the right.

student success statement
"choosing the right is always the right thing to do."
Alex linares
reflection:when you decide to do what is right, it is obviously the right thing to do hence the fact its called the right.

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 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 certain times of day and not to expect a response at other times.

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 the importance of each item. Then set realistic goals that are attainable.

Choose the right.

student success statement

"it's better to be alone than in bad company." -anon

Reflection: i think this statement is saying that its better to go do nothing than to be inspired to be doing something wrong.

10 time management tips for students

http://collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/116.html

Tips 1-4

Organizing your life

Managing your time well is an important element of success- especially if you’re a student. If you set your 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 your time and organizing 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 friends ask you 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.

Choose the right.

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 sensations 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 you directions, even true north, you’re personal compass, your heart will point in the true north, the exact directions and paths you need to trod.

4) Soul: Study scriptures and other sacred literature daily. In other words, feed your spirit because your spirit needs spiritual food just like your physical body needs temporal food to survive. Pondering, mediating, and reflecting are excellent Soul sharpening activities. Try writing your thoughts, feelings, aspirations, concerns, and decisions in a diary or 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.

Choose the right.

student success statement
"if you do what's right, you have no need to fear."
-anon
my reflection: this statement is clearly saying that when you do what you feel is right, you wont have a need to be scared of any consequences. when you do what is right you dont feel guilt and you dont have fear of something bads gunna happen to you.

 7 habits of highly successful teens

Habit 7

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 regularly renewing and strengthening the four key dimensions of life – body, mind, heart, and soul

1) Body. Eat whole, fruits, vegetables, legumes. Avoid illegal drugs, smoking alcohol, tobacco products, tattooing. Exercise regularly and effectively. Get plenty of rest at night. Get to bed early at night and get up early each morning. “Early to bed early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.”

2) Mind. Think positively. 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.

student success staement
"alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
helen keller
my reflection: when you choose to do things yourself and only yourself you are limited to the possibilities that you can do. but when you round up more people you ca do so much stuff.

7 habits of highly successful teens

Habit 6

Habit 6: synergize

 Synergy is achieved when two or more people work together to create something better than either could alone. Through this habit, teens learn it doesn’t have to be “your way” or “my way” but rather a better way, a higher way. Synergy allows teens to value differences and better appreciate others. 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 synergy is like learning to form a V formation with others instead of trying to fly through life solo. You’ll be amazed at how much faster and farther you’ll go. Synergy doesn’t just happen. It’s a process. You have to get there. And the foundation of getting there is this: learn to celebrate differences.

 

A good band is a great example of synergy. 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 member brings his or her strengths to the table to create something better than each could alone. No instrument is more important than another, just different.

Choose the right.

student success statement
"so often, in our quest to be more popluar and to be part of the"in-group," we lose sight of things that are far more important."
-sean covey
reflection:we get blinded by what we really want to do and follow what others do just to fit in and be accepted.
example:most teens these days do drugs, but not every teen needs to fall in that trap just to be accepted.

7 habits of highly effective teens

Habit 4

4. Think win-win

Teens can learn to foster the belief that it 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 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 bigger pieces 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 feelings it brings on. The true test of whether or not you are thinking of win-win or one of the alternatives is how you feel. Win-lose lose-win thinking will cloud your judgment and fill you with negative feelings.

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

Choose the right.

student success statement
"you cannot do wrong and feel right. it is impossible."
-ezra taft benson
in any state of mind, if you do what is oppisite to your liking obviously you wont feel right about it, hence this quote, if you do something wrong according to you,  you may not feel right about it. it does not matter what others think, what matters is what you think.

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. Its living life according to what matters most. Putting first things first deals with the things that are:

Important or not important, urgent or not urgent. Let’s look at the first quadrants of time management.

Quadrants 1: things those are important and urgent

Quadrants 2: things those are important but not urgent

Quadrants 3: things that are not important but are urgent

Quadrants 4: things those are not important and not urgent

1. important and 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 and not urgent. Here’s where prioritizes comes to play. The results for living quadrants 2 are:

1. Control 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 the most. Keep your eye on the prize and reach for it.

Choose the right.

student success statement
"whether i fail or succeed shall be no man's doing buut my own. i am the force."
-elaine maxwell
my reflection: i think this statement is trying to say whether you decide to do good or bad no one forced you to do it because in the end, you control your actions not others. no one can force you to do anything.

7 habits of highly successful teens

Habit 1

(by Sean Covey but modified)

Habit 1: be proactive.

Being proactive is the key to unlocking the other habits. Help your teen take control and responsibility for their life. Proactive people need to understand that they are responsible for their own happiness or unhappiness. They don’t blame others for their own actions or feelings. Proactive people realize that the ball is in their court that they are the captain of their own ship; they are in control, control of their decision, thoughts, choices, decisions, goals, action, and priorities. Proactive people are self-starters; they don’t wait to be told what to do, they press forward with enthusiasm toward the achievement of their assignment, their duties, their responsibilities, their obligations. Choosing to do what is right is a proactive decision. Obey the rules. Obey the law. Obey the coach. Obey the school policies. Obey your parents. Obey with exactness, and great things will come to you. Be proactive and take the initiative.

Choose the right.

student success statement
"keep your eyes on the prize"
anon
my reflection: this statement is trying to say that whatever you want or whatever you are heading for, to just keep going for it and dont let it go. if you want to be an actor, go to acting school and get a manager, just dont lose that idea and keep going for that aim. if you want to graduate, keep studying and doing your work.

Ten tips for student success

St. Johns University

1. Attend your classes. Remember in the words of woody Allen ‘seventy percent of success in life is showing up’.

2. Know your faculty. Make sure you know who 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 discussion. Consult with your teachers during office hours.

4. Use a daily planner. Note the dates of exams, assignments, team paper, etc.

5. be organized. Prioritized your responsibilities. Manage your time. Remember everyone has the same 168 hours a week, only know some of us use them better than others.

6. Know your campus resources. Visit your academic’s dean office regularly. Become familiarly with the services and programs offered by the counseling center, the freshman 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 regularly. Make informed and mature decisions about alcohol, 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 opportunities 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
" you make your habits and your habits make you." anon
whatever habits you have/do, they make you who you are. your habit explain what type of person you are.

7 habits of highly successful teens

By Sean covey

For teens, life is not a playground, it’s a jungle. And, being the parent of a teacher isn’t any walk in the park, either. In his book, the 7 habits of highly effective teens, author Sean covey attempts to provide “a compass to help teens and their parents navigate the problems the encounter daily.”

How will they deal with peer pressure? Motivation? Success or lack thereof? The lie of a teenager is full of tough 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 what 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 seven habits, and some ideas for helping your teen understand and apply them:

Choose the right.

student succss statement
"nothing is ever gained in doing what's wrong."
-wilford woodruff
reflection: Some things that are considered wrong to others, may not mean the same to you. But i guess, in the end when you do something wrong you lose something. When you lie and the person finds out, you dont gain trust , you lose is it.

Profile of a successful student

Part 3

…owns or has easy access to a computer with internet access and e-mail

You don’t 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 labs on campus or at their offices to complete their work.

…has basic computer skills and is willing and open to learning new ones.

We said you don’t 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

Work together. There are number of ways that you can ensure you get the most of your educational experience. First, participate fully. Engage regularly in the discussions and be willing to share your personal, professional and educational experiences. You can get to know your classmates through the dialogue that is created in a course environment-sometimes even better than 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
"its not where you live but how you live that counts. its not where you play the game but how you play the game that counts"
mr. haymore
my reflection: i think this statement is trying to say that when you are surrounded by an area thats different from you, that doesnt meanyou are like the area if you act different.

Profile of a successful student

 Part 1

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

A successful student…

… Takes responsibility for their own learning

Online learning can be a powerful, stimulating, engaging experience for the student who can work and think independently. However, since most-if not all- of the learning takes place on your own time, you will not have the kind of direct supervision you would in a classroom. Online learning therefore requires a significant commitment from you. All education comes down to what you’re willing to investigate in the experience- this is particularly true in the online environment. Commitment, self-discipline and self-motivation are all key qualities to ensuring success in an online course.

… Is comfortable and confident with written communication

Reading and writing are the basic 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 of your communication with your classmates you’re your instructor will be in writing. If 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 available to assist you.

… is willing to be a member of a learning community.

Choose the right.

"goodness is the only investment that never fails." -henry david thoreau
goodness/Good is defined differently for different people and if someone feels that doing a certain action is good, then they feel ok about it and it wouldnt fail for them. In other terms when you do something that is good according to you, then it shouldn't fail for you.

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS

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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 element 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 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 academics harder on yourself than it has to be. Stop procrastinating. And don’t wait till tomorrow to do it!

The ten items listed above are paraphrased from an article by Larry M Ludewig called Ten Commandments for effective study skills which appeared in the teaching professor, December, 1992.

Choose the right.