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 front of the classroom.
Participate in class discussions. Consult with your teachers 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. Remember
everyone has the same 168 hours a week, only some of us use them better than
others.
6.
Know your campus resources. Visit tour Academic’s Dean Office regularly. Become familiar 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.
10. Keep your eyes on the
prize. Clarify your goals. Know why you are
(high school or) college in the first place. Visualize your success on a daily
basis.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!
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