Ten Tips for Student Success
St. Johns University
1. Attend your classes. Remember in the
words of woody Allen ‘seventy percent of success in life is showing up.
2. Know your faculty. Make sure you
know who your teachers are, when their office hours are and how to contact
them.
3. Make sure the faculty knows you. Sit
in the front of the classroom. Participate in class discussion. Consult with
your teachers during office hours.
4. Use a daily planner. Note the dates
of exams, assignments, term papers, etc.
5. Be organized. Prioritize your
responsibilities. Manage your time. Remember everyone has the same 168 hours a
week, only some of us use them better than others.
6. Know your campus resources. Visit
your academic’s Dean Office regularly. Become familiar with the services and
programs offered by the counseling Center, The Freshmen Center, the campus
ministry Office and the Student life Office.
7. Take, care of your health. Get
enough sleep. Eat well-balanced meals. Exercise regularly. Make informed and
mature decisions about alcohol, sex, and drugs. Visit the Health Office as
needed.
8. Work only as Necessary. Try not to
exceed 20 hours during a school week. If possible, work on campus. Apply for
financial aid and loans if you need them. Manage your expenses very carefully.
9. Get involved in campus activities.
It will help you learn valuable skills, expand your social network and enhance
your self-confidence. Seek out opportunities to apply what you learn in the
classroom.
10.Keep your eyes on the prize. Clarify
your goals. Know why you are in (high school or) college in the first place.
Visualize your success on a daily basis.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!
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