Succeed+at+college

OK, so you've picked out your college and figured out how to pay for it... now how are you going to make it through your first year?


 * Make sure you have __good study skills__. You will need more discipline to complete your college work. At the beginning of the semester, you'll get a syllabus including the readings and projects you are assigned. You won't necessarily receive reminders as these things are due; your professor will expect you to follow the syllabus and complete your work on time.
 * Pay attention in your __library orientation__. College libraries have many additional resources that you probably were not familiar with in high school. You //will be expected to write research papers that draw on resources in the library//, not just information you find on Google or Wikipedia.
 * Get help from __writing mentors__ or __academic support center staff__ if you find yourself struggling academically. It's their job to make sure you have the resources to make the grade.
 * __Balance your social and academic comittments__. You will be tempted to stay up late at night to party and socialize with your friends. Please do have fun at college, but make sure you have your academic work done first. Make sure you are responsible in your merrymaking.
 * Get __adequate food and rest__. Your health affects your ability to succeed at you studies.

Additional Resources
[|How to Win at College: Surprising Secrets for Success from the Country's Top Students by Cal Newport]. This book outlines seventy-five simple rules that will get students to the top of the class. Some of these rules are surprising, such as "don't do all your readings" and "drop classes every term." [|Cracking College: The Seven Secrets of Savvy Students by Justin Bear]. This unconventional DVD is 36 minutes of advice for students on how to boost their grades and make the most of college. [|Collegeboard (College Success web page)]. This web page provides information about how to choose classes, write papers, and much more.

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