| 1. Attend Class: This is a must! Not only will
you get all the information, notes, and class announcements,
your attendance also shows the teacher that you are
interested. Attendance is often a percentage of your
final grade. Treat your classes as if you were going
to work. You pay a lot of money to come here. Take advantage
of your investment! |
| 2. Use the Center for Academic Services: We
have tutors for every subject. We will also help you
with questions about papers. |
3. See Your Teacher: If you have questions,
go to the source! This can help you tremendously :
First, your questions will be answered. These could
include what to look for when studying and any hints
that may not have come up in class for an upcoming exam.
Second, it shows that you are conscientious and care
for your status in the class (Teachers notice this!).
Third, you may have to notify your teacher if you have
a learning disability. They will not know this unless
you tell them. |
| 4. Enroll in the Academic Enrichment
Program: You will work with an Academic Counselor who will coach you with different learning
strategies and help you stay on track in your courses. |
| 5. Get Old Tests: Ask
if your instructor will put previous exams on reserve in the library. They can be
good review sheets and give you an idea of what the teacher looks for so you will
know what to study for on the exam. |
| 6. Sit in the Front of the Classroom: This
will show the teacher that you are interested. You will
pay more attention the closer you are to the action. |
| 7. Join Study Groups: If you do not want to
work in a group, try a "Study Buddy". It often
helps to talk out questions with another student to
understand course material. This can help clear problems
up. You can also quiz each other. |
| 8. Find Different Ways to Study: Add variety.
Using other strategies such as flashcards, taping class
lectures, mnemonic devices, and outlining your notes
gets information to your brain in different ways and
can break up a monotonous or boring study session. |
