Tips for college success...

[southpawstyle]

I just graduated, but I'm sure there's posters who could benefit from experiential knowledge/


1. Go to the library - Sounds easy enough, right? Nah. Too many students wait until their last semester to learn how to research. Walk around your library and get a feel for the layout. (You can do this anytime, and under any kind of influence if that helps)





2. Buy a mini scanner- fukk checking books out. Find what you need and scan the whole chapter. Repeat the process.




3. Don't wait to cite your sources. - Find a guide to writing for whatever field you're studying. They're never too long. Read it. Keep it next to you when you write.




4. Talk to your counselor. - Just do it. They're paid to help us pass.





5. Partying is a luxury - "Do as i say, not as I do" You'll appreciate getting fukked up after getting an A more than you will getting fukked up just because its Thursday















Add on liberally brainwashed brehs

 

[DEAD7]

Add on liberally brainwashed brehs

 

[southpawstyle]

Grab yourself a scanner, breh

 

[BLΔCK⁂W⊙LF]

- Do your homework as early as you can. If it is a long assignment, just work on it throughout the week - working on parts as opposed to trying to finish it all at once.

- If there is an exam in two weeks, begin studying for it 15-30 minutes per day, and on the weekend, study as if you are cramming two days before the exam, then review the night before the exam. You will get a B+ or an A.

 

[southpawstyle]

- Do your homework as early as you can. If it is a long assignment, just work on it throughout the week - working on parts as opposed to trying to finish it all at once.

- If there is an exam in two weeks, begin studying for it 15-30 minutes per day, and on the weekend, study as if you are cramming two days before the exam, then review the night before the exam. You will get a B+ or an A.

Sounds easy doesnt it

 

[Sauce Dab]

For the most part Don't buy the books professors want you to get. You might use it twice the whole semester

 

[EndDomination]

For the most part Don't buy the books professors want you to get. You might use it twice the whole semester

I would say this.
Use JStor, Google Books, online pdfs, and your local library. If you can foresee heavy book usage, I'd suggest buying a used version from Amazon or B&N.

Second point: do more than the bare minimum. You're in school to learn, so reading outside of the assigned books, talking to professors during office hours/off time, getting involved with affiliated clubs/organizations, etc. is a great way to network and to gain a deeper understanding of whatever it is you're studying.

Start work, homework, and projects early. Having it done beforehand and having the luxury of being able to edit, and get feedback is worthwhile and will help you do better.

Actually look for internships. Most of the people who say that can't find jobs in their field once they graduate, didn't even put a modicum of effort into researching the field, networking, or dipping their toes beforehand. Don't be that guy.

 

[greenvale]

Make connections with your professors, I am where I am today largely because of them.

 

[ThatTruth777]

1. time management

 

[Geek Nasty]

There was another thread on this not too long ago, I'd look it up

 

[Jimi Swagger]

Try not to miss a lecture; especially labs. Cheat, but don't get caught.

 

[dtownreppin214]

Just sent my younger brother off to college. Made him this list to help him.

Keys to Success – College Version


1. Go to class. Never miss class. Never.

2. Re-read #1. Internalize it.

3. Manage your time wisely; it’s your greatest asset. Procrastination for an EE major is a recipe for disaster.

4. If you’re not reading ahead, you are behind.

5. Always sit in the front, in the view of your professor.

6. No laptop in class. Take meticulous notes. Pen and paper old-school style.

7. Introduce yourself to your teacher and your TA’s. Go to their office hours. It will help you get 1-on-1 time and it will help you with grade disputes.

8. Develop quality friends and form study groups. (they will be your friends for the rest of your life, surround yourself with ambitious people)

9. Reach out to upperclassmen for advice, old textbooks, and old class notes/homework.

10. Study in the library, study lounge, etc. Your dorm room is for sleeping/eating.

11. Maintain high school relationships but don’t rely on them. Branch out.

12. Take on leadership roles in student organizations but don’t ever sacrifice your grades for them.

13. Limit napping to once a week for 1 hour. You are young and in the prime of your life, nobody became successful sleeping.

14. Make use of a calendar/planner so you stay organized and don’t miss deadlines. (ex: exam dates, internship deadlines, etc.)

15. Call family every few days. If you can’t call then text. Never forget where you came from.

16. Never succumb to peer pressure. Be your own confident man and wise about your decisions. Continue to be the leader you were raised to be.

17. Be prepared to cut dead weight from life – people who are not on the same path as you. Surround yourself with people who uplift you.

18. Extraordinary results (Google, Goldman Sachs, etc.) require extraordinary effort. It needs to hurt your feelings again when you make a “B”.

19. Live a balanced life. Workout, eat right, drink a lot of water – maintain your physique and care for your hygiene. This will give you energy for school.

20. Never, ever drink alcohol. Re-read #16. This is deplorable behavior, do not touch it. Be that kid. You have natural charisma.

 

[Arianne Martell]

Pick a school that has a high rate of job placement in your industry of interest


Look into
Government internship


Presidential fellowship