University Success Guide

University Success Guide

1. Taking Notes

1. Write brief notes

2. Color coordinate topic and information

3. Review and edit notes after class

4. Study notes once you get leisure time

5. Use keywords and phrases in notes

6. Understand the material before you write notes

7. Leave space if you missed some notes on part of the material

8. Make sure your hand writing is legible

9. Type your notes to ensure you have a hard copy

10. Sit closer towards the speaker to hear the information clearer

1. Managing time and planning ahead

1. Figure out what time you are wasting by doing nothing

2. Get a planner/agenda

3. Set alarms for tasks/reminders

4. Set time limits for certain activities

5. Finish important tasks first

6. Block out any distractions

7. Take some time to plan your schedule before you being tasks

8. Get responsibilities completed before the due date

9. Write events and plans ahead of time in your planner/agenda

10. Use sticky notes for short reminders

1. Participating in class

1. Be focused in class discussion

2. Meet with study groups and instructor

3. Write down some ideas and questions you may need to be further explained

4. Engage in reading PowerPoint/notes during class

5. Be prepared for class

6. Help other students who may not understand a part of the material

7. Don’t be afraid to answer a question incorrectly

8. Ask teacher for group activities

9. Speak once spoken to or allowed to have the Speaker position

10. Become more social with classmates

1.  Experiencing University life outside of the classroom

1. Get involved with campus sports

2. Volunteer for campus activities

3. Takes advantage of the events

4. Socialize with new people

5. Join sororities, fraternities, and clubs

6. Get to know the staff better

7. Get a campus job

8. Participate in fitness and wellness programs

9. Experience the benefits of living on your own

10. Treat yourself to the refreshments you can receive with flex funds