Student success tips
1. Attend new student orientation at the beginning of the
fall or spring semester Brenda
2. Gen 101s first year experience provides excellent content
and resource to be successful student it is likely that this class will be part
of your first a Edison
3. be sure to attend all classes and be on time
4. To reduce distractions sit near the front of the class
Keep a copy of the syllabus for each class so that you will
know what is going on what you should be doing and how soon you need to get it
done
Be a good listener focus and concentrate on main points
Take good notes in class and review your notes within 24
hours then review your notes periodically to help you retain information index
cards with key information are also a helpful way to review
Study to be successful college student study at least two
hours a week for every hour you spend in class this is a minimum
Determine and ideal study space and plan study time when you
are at your best to retain information
Maintain a student planner to keep track of important dates
and project
Apply additional setting goals and prioritizing schoolwork
and your additional responsibilities
Avoid marathon study periods instead study for short in
periods instead study for short intervals with a break in between for example study
for 30 minutes take a 3 minute break come back and review then repeat the
process
Get to know other student in your classes for added support
and to study together when possible
Participate in class and ask your instructor question when
needed meet with them during office hours for additional support and guidance
See your faculty advisor every semester to register for
classes
Make use of the library and learning center for free tutoring
services
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