A little something I learned...

These are a few things I learned in the first half of this semester. It's amazing how much freedom college gives you to do either well or completely bomb. I've decided the easiest way to keep up with the class is one simple step, show up to class. By showing up demonstrates to the teacher that you are interested in learning and want to be there. Since in college no one is forcing you to be there it is up to each individual student to evaluate whether or not they want to get an education. Each class we miss is costing us or our parents a lot of money and is like throwing money right out the window. Another way to do well for the rest of the semester is to pay attention, take notes and be an active participant in class. Showing the teacher you are engrossed in the topic makes the teacher think twice before giving a student an A or a B. Even by just saying hello and goodbye to the teacher shows respect and can also help with class participation grades. Standing out to a teacher in a good way can only improve your grade, not hurt it. Studying of course will improve anyone’s grade. Whether you study every night what was taught in class or studying when there is going to be a test can make the difference between passing and failing. Procrastination is a “disease” that spreads quickly. Starting assignments when they are given can help reduce stress the day before they are due. School is hard enough as it is with work and a social life. Making it harder by not paying attention or studying when you have the time is foolish. Setting goals and having good time management can help a student be very successful in college.