1. Successful college students attend all classes in
which they are enrolled. Moreover, they are on time. If they miss
a class, it is for a valid reason, and they make sure they make up assignments
and obtain notes from a friend who is also taking the class. In addition,
they do not leave before class is completed.
2. While in class, successful college students are respectful towards others
by paying close attention to the discussions as led by their instructor.
These students realize that an instructor is a professional educator and
is dedicated to making material clear and understandable to students. When
an instructor leads a class through difficult and complex topics, it is similar
to a conductor leading an orchestra. All musicians in the orchestra must
follow the conductor if the concert is to be a success. So it is with a
class. Successful college students realize that it is essential to follow the instructor carefully and, to the best of their abilities, make the
course a rewarding experience.
3. While in class successful college students learn
how to concentrate and how to focus their thoughts on the topic being
discussed. They don't chat with their freinds, read or stare
out windows, for those actions show disrespect for others attempting to
take the class, and may be distracting to the instructor. In other words,
successful college students are polite and graceful.
4. Successful college students respond to questions
by their instructor, even if their attempts are clumsy and difficult. These
students also ask questions, for others in the class may
have the same questions in mind and appreciate the efforts to clarify the
material.
5. Successful college students work to develop an interest
in the subject, even if it is not their major.
6. Successful college students know that they are here to gain knowledge, but not to worship it. They also realize
that they must respect the knowledge and training that others may have
especially their instructors. They know that callous disregard for information
given to them is not only disrespectful, but also an ignorant way of closing one's
mind to new ideas. A successful student comes to college with an open mind,
a desire to listen to new ideas and looking forward to the possibility
of discarding or rejecting old ideas that may be erroneous.
7. Successful college students come to class prepared. They
have read to assigned materials and reviewed their notes. They also have
all the necessary materials and supplies to participate fully in activities.
8. Successful college students turn in assignments that are sharp and neat.. They take time to produce a final product that
has a professional appearance, reflecting of a caring attitude and pride
in their work.
9. Successful college students turn in all assignments and turn them in on time..
10. Successful college students form friendships with their classmates and often exchange phone numbers so they may get together
to study or get missed assignments or lecture notes.
11. Successful college students respect and care for class and laboratory materials, such as microscopes, books, and models. They also clean up after themselves. Successful college students don't prop their feet up on the
desks, don't eat and don't work on outside materials during class.
12. Successful college students take time to communicate with their instructor before or after class about ideas, course content, comments made on their papers and upcoming exams.
13. Successful college students, like all truly successful people,
care about themselves and others, about their future profession and the Earth. They work daily to make each day a little better.
