| College can be a very rewarding situation. If you get | | | | Find encouraging comrades. Build a network of |
| fired up about it, you can challenge yourself in ways | | | | intelligent contacts, and pool your knowledge |
| you never thought possible. You need to jump right | | | | resources together. The more people you know that |
| into the fray, and not be frazzled by anything or | | | | can have their stuff together, the more likely you'll |
| anyone. You are the one who is ultimately in control | | | | be able to develop solid study habits of your own. |
| of your college achievements. | | | | 4. Learn from people who got there before you did |
| Here are five easy tips for achieving a successful | | | | Find out the inside scoop from the people that have |
| college experience. | | | | come before you. Not sure about a certain |
| 1. It's better to turn an assignment in late, than not | | | | professor, ask around for opinions. What about your |
| at all. It's better to have an excellent late assignment, | | | | major? Before you declare, you should investigate |
| than a poor effort that's turned in on time. | | | | the department you're considering. Talk to students |
| If you have to turn in an assignment, and you have | | | | that have already gone through the motions and are |
| no time remaining to complete it, take evasive action. | | | | familiar with the courses, faculty and bureaucracy |
| Tell your professor (privately) what the situation is. | | | | 5. Figure out how to get around quickly |
| Buy more time and turn in your assignment late. If | | | | Know your way around campus and the surrounding |
| you rush, and turn in a piece of trash, your grades | | | | area. On campus, find cool places to hang out, and |
| and your education will suffer. If you turn in an | | | | quiet corners where you can get some studying |
| excellent late assignment, you may be docked points, | | | | done. Explore your surroundings. Meet a local and |
| but you will maintain a high level of quality. | | | | have them show you around the town. Branch out |
| 2. Develop solid reading, writing and communication | | | | to other areas in the region. Drive around and just |
| skills | | | | see what's out there. Find a cozy dive bar or movie |
| Practice honing your reading, writing and | | | | theater. Hunt for book, thrift and record stores. The |
| communication skills, because that's what college is all | | | | more familiar you are with your college territory, the |
| about. Your future employer will not care that much | | | | more enjoyable things you'll find to do. |
| about what you got on your midterm. You future | | | | College is an experience that needs to be savored. |
| employer would rather have a well-rounded employee | | | | Chew your particular college flavor slowly, and enjoy |
| whose capable of comprehending material and | | | | it. Make the most of your university time, but |
| communicating effectively. | | | | remember to have fun. |
| 3. Associate with productive people | | | | |