Monday, October 26, 2009

Tips for success in college

1 Set Goals
Goals keep us focused on a purpose. Setting goals is a step towards success. It helps people to live from the future rather than dwell on the past. When you do not have a goal to move towards, it seems pretty pointless. So its very important to set goals.

http://successskill.blogspot.com/

2 Find the Career Services Office.
Regardless of whether you are entering college as undeclared or have your entire future mapped out, seek out the wonderful professionals in your college's career services office and get started on planning, preparing, and acting on your future.

http://careerencyclopedia.blogspot.com/

3 Active Reading.
A)Survey: Before you start studying, take few minutes to scan main features of text
B)Question: Turn heading of section into a question
C)Read: Read the section clearly to answer your question.
D)Recall: Summarize key points in your own words.
E)Review: do a quick review of main ideas you read and see how they fit together.

http://knowreading.blogspot.com

4. Build a social network. It’s important to make sense of the mass of people by finding those you can relate to and trust.

http://learnfriendship.blogspot.com/

5. Get good with names. Meeting people can be overwhelming, so make yourself special by being one who knows everyone they meet. People love to be known and recognized.

http://freeglobaluniversity.blogspot.com/search/label/Name

6. Timetable. Establish familiarity through daily, weekly, and monthly routine. Routine can be as simple as taking notes with a favorite pen in or always stopping for a drink at the same place or going out to dinner once a week or Study. By setting rhythms in your new space, your days and weeks will be more natural and flow more easily. Also be prepared reschedule your routine based on availability.

http://handlingtime.blogspot.com/

7. Remember what you’re at school to do. You’re at school to learn. The school is there to provide you with a great education, so do your part and go to class. College is a great (and expensive) opportunity. Don’t waste it.

http://tolearning.blogspot.com/

8 Get involved on campus. Consider joining a select group of student organizations, clubs, sororities or fraternities, or sports teams. You'll learn new skills, and feel more connected to your school.

http://extraactivity.blogspot.com/

9 Keep track of your money. If you've never had to create a budget, now is the time to do so. Find ways to stretch your money - and as best you can, avoid all those credit

http://toinvestment.blogspot.com/

10 Relax
Be sure you set aside some time and activities that help you relax and take the stress out of your day or week.

http://relaxingguide.blogspot.com/

11 Developing Proper Study Habits and Exam Skills
Developing Proper Study Habits is foundation for academic
success and knowing the exam skill to convert effort to
goal basis for further progress

http://knowstudying.blogspot.com/
http://examskill.blogspot.com/

Sunday, October 25, 2009

College Student Health Tips

Here are some basic suggestions for how you can stay healthy in college.

1.Get enough sleep. Without sleep, you're not going to be able to concentrate well enough to get the most out of your classes. If you can't always get a good night sleep, work regular naps into your schedule.

http://sleepnicely.blogspot.com/

2.Eat sensibly.
A sensible eating plan to help you balance weight, develop good eating habits, reduce tiredness, look good and feel great.

http://knowdiet.blogspot.com/

3.Excercise There's no better way to work exercise into a busy schedule.Spend time at the student recreational center. Find an activity that you like, or take a class.

http://knowexercise.blogspot.com/

4.Learn to be Cool Learn to put things in perspective. If your school has a stress management course or yoga, sign up.

http://handlestress.blogspot.com/
http://knowingyoga.blogspot.com/

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