College is Hard Work!

"Of course it is hard.  It is supposed to be hard.  If it was easy, everyone would do it.  Hard is what makes it great!"

 

This is one of my favorite quotes.  It is from the 1992 movie, A League of Their Own, about a female baseball league during WW II.  It is true for any accomplishment including earning a college degree.  You want your degree to be well respected when you graduate, so you want everyone, including yourself, to have to work hard to earn it!

 

So, what are some of the "hard" choices you may have to make in order to be successful at college?  Here are some decisions or choices you can make to be successful:

• Go to EVERY class.
• Study after class instead of taking a nap.
• Review your class notes after each class.
• Use multiple learning strategies.
• Get a good night's sleep before a big exam.  (Really every night!)
• Start working an a paper early - the longer the paper the earlier you should start.
• Take advantage of any extra help and support available.
• Surround yourself with friends who will help you be successful.
• Do not party or socialize at the expense of your studies.
• Read your textbooks, make study guides and be active in your studying.

 It is the day-to-day choices you make that will determine your success.  Always keep your goal in mind and make choices that will lead you to success.

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First Semester Success: Learning Strategies and Motivation for Your First Semester (or Any Semester) of College, by Dr. Arden B. Hamer is available at wordassociation.com and amazon.com.