Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"Success is the dependent on effort."

Sophacles, Greek dramatist

Reflection: To me, this quote explains what's needed to be successful. In order to have a great future, you'll need a goal, somewhere you're aiming. With effort, all is possible. Knowing that you tried, did your best, and succeeded is the best feeling only because you put effort in whatever it was that you were doing. For example, if you study so many years, putting in effort to get the best grades, and graduated, then it all pays off. Effort is key.

How To Take On College Studying (2)

How To Take On College Studying

Part 2

Choose Where To Study
Where you should study depends on two factors: the environment in which you are best able to concentrate and type of work you are planning to do.

• The best places to study have good light, a comfortable temperature and enough desk space- usually your dorm room, your apartment, or the library. 
• For completing problem sets or brainstorming possible test questions, you may want to study with a group or at least in a setting where fellow students are available for discussion.
• When you are reading book chapters or working on a research paper, you are probably better off in a less social environment.

Improve Your Study Habits
Here are simple steps you can take to help you get a handle on studying:

• Have a routine for where and when you study.
• Choose reasonable and specific goals that you can accomplish for each study session.
• Do things that are harder or require more intense thought at your most productive time of day.
• Take breaks if you need them so you don't waste time looking at material but not absorbing it.
• Get to know students whom you respect and can study with or contact to ask questions.
• Keep up with the workload and seek help when you need it. 

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Great study methods: 
http://www.csc.edu/learningcenter/study/studymethods.csc

Deb And Jenna

Deb And Jenna's "Sportsmanship" 

Racing around 4 miles at a track meet gets very competitive. Jenna Huff was always behind Deb Guthhman as they both tried reaching the same goal, the finish line. A few yards from the finish line, Deb's hip bone decided to pop out; Jenna right behind her saw that she had stopped running and decided to do the right thing by helping her out. Jenna stopped, and encouraged Deb to reach the finish line, pushing her a step ahead. I believe Jenna did the nicest and most thoughtful thing anyone can do. She deserves the award she received. It's a heartwarming feeling knowing that there are people who still care about others EVEN if they're strangers. Jenna chose the right by helping Deb, and I'm sure Deb surely appreciates what she did for her.

How To Take On College Studying

How To Take On College Studying

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/961.html

Part 1

Develop Good Study Habits
In college, you'll need to build on the study skills that you learned in high school. The demands of a college class are probably more rigorous than those you are used to.
You can succeed by knowing what to expect and how to handle it.
Think of college as a full-time job, in which you spend 40 hours a week on class, labs, study groups, and doing homework.

Being organized and using your time well are essential. Learn more about time management, and use the guidelines below to develop your study skills.

Decide When to Study
Work out about how many hours you need to study every day. Then make a schedule.

• Figure out what blocks of time you have available throughout the day, in the evenings, and on the weekends.
• Consider what time of the day you are most alert- there are morning people and night owls- and try to schedule your studying accordingly.
• Think about whether you do better studying for a few hours at a time or sitting down for marathon sessions.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"Choosing the right is always the right thing to do."

Alex Linares

Reflection: This quote pretty much summarizes itself. When you choose the right you already know it's the best thing to do only because it's positive. When involved with negative things, you don't have such a good ending. But when you choose the right, you may have great outcome.

10 Time Management Tips for Students

10 Time Management Tips for Students

Tips 5-10

Tip 5. Review Your Notes Every Day
Reviewing helps you reinforce what you've learned, so you need less time to study before a test. You'll also be ready if you get called on in class or have to take a pop quiz.

Tip 6. Get a Good Night's Sleep
Your brain needs rest to perform at its peak. Lack of sleep makes the day seem longer and your tasks seem more difficult.

Tip 7. Communicate Your Schedule to Others
If phone calls or text messages are proving to be a distraction, tell your friends that you're only available at certain times of the day and not to expect a response at other times.

Tip 8. Become A Taskmaster
Give yourself a time budget and plan your activities accordingly. Figure out how much free time you have each week before you add any commitments.

Tip 9. Don't Waste Time Agonizing
Instead of agonizing and procrastinating, just do it. Wasting an entire evening worrying about something that you're supposed to be doing is not productive, and can increase your stress.

Tip 10. Determine Your Priorities
You can't do everything at once. Establish the importance of each item. Then set realistic goals that are attainable.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"It's better to be alone than to be in  bad company." 

Anon. 

Reflection:  What this quote means is that when you're accompanied by bad company you will want to do the bad things people around you are doing, but when you're on your own, you aren't influenced by negativity. It's easier to stop yourself from doing something bad rather than feeling a bit peered pressure. For example, when you're on your own, nobody is around to tell you what you should do. But when you're at a party, surrounded by drunk people, or drugged people, you might want to give it a try and nobody will be there to stop you. 

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"Improvement begins with I."

Anon.

Reflection: This quote has two meanings. Improvement literally begins with "I", but it also means that I, as a person, can start improvement starting with myself. For example, if I want to change the world, I'll have to make myself a better person to be able to help others.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens (2)

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 7

Part 2

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

3) Heart: Always do what is right so your heart, your conscience, will feel peaceful. When you do wrong, your conscience will prick you and create regretful sensations within your heart. When you do what you honestly feel, you won't have any regrets. Your heart is your internal compass- it gives you direction and discernment. Just like a magnetic compass gives directions, even true north, your personal compass, your heart, will point you in the true north, the exact directions and paths you need to trod.

4) Soul: Study scriptures and other sacred literature daily. In other words, feed your spirit because your spirit needs spiritual food just like your physical body needs temporal food to survive. Pondering, meditating, and reflecting are excellent Soul-shaping activities. Try writing your thoughts, feelings, aspirations, concerns, and decisions in a diary or journal. Writing helps you focus and make good decisions.

Get into the habit of daily improving your body (physical fitness) your mind, your heart, and your soul.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

Reflection: 

I believe it was real nice of the other girls from the opposing team to help a player who had fallen down. It was going to be her first home-run but she tore her acl moments before getting to the final base. It was really kind for the 2 other girls to carry her around the bases in order to get her to her first home-run. They chose the right.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 7

Part 1

Habit 7: Sharpen The Saw
Teens should never get too busy living to take time to renew themselves. When teens"sharpen the saw" they are keeping their personal self sharp so that they can better deal with life. It means regularly renewing and strengthening the four keys dimension of life-body, mind, and soul.

1. Body Eat wholesome foods, fruits, vegetables, legumes. Avoid illegal drugs,smoking, alcohol, tobacco products, tattooing. Exercise regularly and effectively. Get plenty of rest at night. Get to bed early at night and get up early each morning. "Early to bed early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
2. Mind. Think positively. Read. Study. Think. Analyze. Seek to read a good book each month. Then each week. Ask intelligent questions. Observe. Develop your mind through positive "self-talk."

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

 "Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much."

Helen Keller

Reflection: To me, this quote means that even though one alone can  progress, with two.. the progress will be greater. One person working on their very own can do so much, but they'll need more time and their'll probably be more complications. Together, things are done faster because of teamwork, they'll go far. But then again, there are certain situations where it's better for one to be on their own rather than a group. It all depends.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens (6)

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens 

Habit 6

Habit 6: Synergize
Synergize is achieved when two or more people work together to create something better than either could alone. Through this habit, teens learn it doesn't have to be "your way" or "my way" but rather a better way, a higher way. Synergy allows teens to value differences and better appreciate others. Synergy is the reward, the delicious fruit you'll taste as you get better at living the other habits, especially at thinking. Win-Win and seeking first to understand. Learning to synergize is like learning to form V formations with others instead of trying to fly through life solo. You'll be amazed at how much faster and farther you'll go. Synergy doesn't just happen. It's a process. You have to get there. And the foundation of getting there is this: Learn to celebrate differences.

A good band is a great example of synergy. It's not just the drums,or the guitarm or the sax,or the vocalist, it's all of them together that make up the "sound". Each band member brings his or her strengths to the table to create something better than each could alone. No instrument is more important than another, just different.

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Student Success Statements

Student Success Statements

"So often in our quest to be more popular and to be part of the "in-group", we lose sight of things that are far more important."

Sean Covey

Reflection: I believe this quote means that as somebody who is searching for popularity or tries to fit in, tends to ignore things that affect them. As you try so hard, you will eventually end up falling behind when just trying to go forward. For example, someone could try to be joining popular groups and the popular people may invite you to go out, not only are you blowing off your own friends, but you're also blowing off your homework and studying. You will lose track of what's really important and will one day end up regretting the choices you made. 

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens (5)

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 5

5. Seek First to Understand, and then to be Understood
Because most people don't listen very well, one of the great frustrations in life is that many don't feel understood. This habit will ensure your teen learns the most important communication skill there is: active listening. Why is this habit key to communication? It's because the deepest need of the human heart is to be understood. Everyone wants to be respected and valued for who they are- a unique, one-of-a-kind, never-to-be-cloned individual. People won't expose their soft middles unless they feel genuine love and understanding. Once they feel it, however, they will tell you more than you may want to hear. People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.

Listen with your eyes, heart, and ears. 7 percent of communication is contained in the words we use. The rest comes from body language (53 percent) and how we say words, or the tone and feeling reflected in our voice (40 percent).

Most people are eager to talk and had rather talk than listen. We have one mouth and two ears. This mean we should listen twice as much as we talk. Lear to listen and listen and learn. Listen, really listen, for understanding.

Seek first to understand then to be understood- LISTEN.

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7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (4)

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens 

Habit 4

4. Think Win-Win
Teens can learn to foster the belief that it is possible to create an atmosphere of Win Win in every relationship. This habit encourages the idea that in any given discussion or situation both parties can arrive at a mutually beneficial solution. Your teen will learn to celebrate the accomplishments of others instead of being threatened by them. Win-Win is a belief that everyone can win. It's both nice and tough all at once. I won't step on you, but I won't be your doormat either. You care about other people and you want them to succeed. But you also care about yourself, and you want to succeed as well. Win- Win is abundant. It is the belief that there's plenty of success to go around. It's not either you or me. It's the both of us. It's not a matter of who gets the biggest piece of pie. There's more than enough food for everyone. It's an all you can eat buffet. Win-win always creates more. Perhaps the most surprising benefit of thinking win-win is good feelings to bring on. The true test to whether you are thinking win-win or one of the alternatives how you feel. Win-win loss and loss-win thinking will cloud your judgement and fill you with a negative feeling.

Win-win will fill your heart with happy and serene thought. It will give you confidence. Even fill you with light. think win-win or no deal.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statements

"You cannot do wrong and feel right. It is impossible." 

Ezra T Benson

Reflection: What the quote means is exactly that. Doing the wrong won't make you proud of yourself only because it's disrespectful one way or another. For example, it's impossible to feel proud after a felony. Knowing that things didn't have to happen that way shows that you feel guilty. Therefore you're feeling bad after the fact that you've made a really bad decision. 

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens (3)

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 3

Habit 3: Put First Things First
Habit three is about Will and Will Not power. This habit helps teens prioritize and manage their time so that they focus on and complete the most important things in their lives. Putting first things first also means learning to overcome fears and being strong during difficult times. It's living life according to what matters most. Putting first things first deals with things that are:
Important or not important, urgent or not urgent. Let's look at the four quadrants of time management.
Quadrant 1: Things that are Important and Urgent.
Quadrant 2: Things that are Important but not Urgent.
Quadrant 3: Things that are Not Important but are Urgent.
Quadrant 4: Things that are not Important and Not Urgent.

1.   Important and Urgent	2.   Important But not Urgent
3.   Not Important but Urgent	4.   Not Important and Not Urgent

Quadrant 2 is the ideal place to spend our time, doing things that are important but not urgent. Here's where priorities come into play. The results for living Quadrant 2 are:

1. Control of your life
2. Balance
3.High Performance

So in what quadrant are you spending most of your time? The key is to shift as much as possible into quadrant 2 and this is accomplished by planning. Spend more time planning and incorporating the most important things first, things that matter most. Keep your eyes on the prize and reach for it.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"The only difference between those who have failed and those who have succeeded lies in the difference of their habits. Good habits are the key to all success. Bad habits are the unlocked door to failure. Thus, the first law I will obey, which precedeth all other is- 'I will form good habits and become their slaves.' "

Og Mandino

Reflection: Having good habits will easily help a person stay focused. What the quote means is that everyone has the same amount of time to succeed, but the ones that do are the ones who have goal. With great habits, all can be accessed. For example, a good habit is starting your homework the moment you walk into your house.. those good grades will eventually pay off. You must choose the right.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens (2)

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 2

Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind
If teens aren't clear about where they want to end up in life, about their values, goals, and what they stand for, they will wander, waste time, and be tossed to and fro by opinions of others. Help your teen create a personal mission statement which will act as a road map and direct and guide his decision-making process.

"Keep your eyes on the prize." Determine your desired prize and don't quit until you have realized the achievement of your prize. Then set another prize, another goal or desire that you would really like to achieve. Begin with the achievement of your prize in mind. Visualize and then realize. Start by having a target in mind; know where you are going.

One prize or one goal you definitely need to establish for yourself. is the prize of an honorable graduation from high school that you will receive your diploma honestly and with integrity- that you earned it with perfect honesty.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"Whether I fail or succeed shall be no man's doing but my own. I am the force."

Elaine Maxwell

Reflection: The meaning of this quote is to inform people that you're only doing you. As long as you're focusing on yourself and trying your best, you should be on a positive road. You're your own strength and that's exactly how it should be.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 1

Habit 1: Be Proactive. 

Being proactive is the key to unlocking the other habits. Help your teen take control and responsibility for her life. Proactive people understand that they are responsible for their own happiness or unhappiness. They don't blame others for their own actions or feelings. Proactive people realize that the ball is in their court, that they are the captain of their own ship; that they are in control, control of their decisions, thoughts, choices, goals, actions, and priorities. Proactive people are self-starters; they don't wait to be told what to do, they press forward with enthusiasm toward the achievement of their assignment, their duties, their responsibilities, their obligations. Choosing to do what is right is a proactive decision. Obey the rules. Obey the law. Obey the coach. Obey the school policies. Obey your parents. Obey with exactness, and great things will come to you. Be proactive and take initiative.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"Keep your eyes on the prize"

Anon.

Reflection: What I think this quote means is that you have to focus on your goal or what you're aiming for. It's an expression to encourage you or someone else to reach the limit. 

Ten Tips for Student Success (SJU)

Ten Tips for Student Success

St. Johns University

1. Attend your classes. Remember in the words of Woody Allen "Seventy percent of success in life is showing up".

2. Knowing your faculty. Make sure you know who your teachers are, when their office hours are and how to contact them.

3. Make sure the faculty knows you. Sit in the front of the classroom. Participate in class discussions. Consult with your teachers during office hours.

4. Use a daily planner. Note the dates of exams, assignments, term papers, etc.

5. Be organized. Prioritize your responsibilities. Manage your time. Remember everyone has the same 168 hours a week, only some of us use them better than others.

6. Know your campus resources. Visit your Academic's Dean Office regularly. Become familiar with the services and programs offered by the Counseling Center, the Freshman Center, the Career Center, the Campus Ministry Office and the Student Life Office.

7. Take care of your health. Get enough sleep. Eat well-balanced meals. Exercise regularly. Make informed and mature decisions about alcohol, sex, and drugs. Visit the Health Office as needed.

8. Work only as necessary. Try not to exceed 20 hours during a school week. If possible, work on campus. Apply for financial aid and loans if you need them. Manage your expenses very carefully.

9. Get involved in campus activities. It will help you learn valuable skills, expand your social network and enhance yourself-confidence. Seek out opportunities to apply what you learn in the classroom.

10. Keep your eyes on the prize. Clarify your goals. Know why you are in college in the first place. Visualize your success on a daily basis.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"You make your habits and your habits make you." 

Anon.

Reflection: After a while, your good/ bad habits are what defines you. You decide what's best for yourself and once you're used to it, it'll all feel so natural. It's up to you to know what's right, get used to the fact that the only help you can get is from yourself. Good habits will make life easier for you and everyone around. 

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

By Sean Covey

For teens, life is not a playground, it's a jungle. And, being the parent of a teenager isn't any walk in the park, either. In his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, Author Sean Convey attempts to provide a "compass to help teens and their parents navigate the problems they encounter daily."
How will they deal with peer pressure? Motivation? Success? or lack thereof? The life of a teenager is is full of tough issues and life-changing decisions. As a parent, you are responsible to help them learn the principal and ethics that will help them reach their goals and live a successful life.

While it's all well to tell kids how to live their lives, "teens watch what you do more than they listen to what you say," Covey says. So practice what you preach. Your example can be very influential.

Covey himself has done well by following a parent's example. His dad, Stephen Covey, wrote the book The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, which sold over 15 million copies. Sean's a chip off the old block and no slacker. His own book has rung in more than respectable 2 million copies sold. Here are his seven habits, and some ideas for helping your teen understand and apply them:

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Profile of a Successful Student (3)

Profile Of A Successful Student 

Part 3

...owns or has easy access to a computer with Internet access and e-mail. 

You don't have to be a computer expert to be successful in online learning- but you must have access to a personal computer with reliable internet access, as well as a basic level of competency in using them. Owning a computer with internet access from your home is ideal but many students use the computer labs on campus or at their offices to complete their work.
...has basic computer skills and is willing and open to learning new ones

We said you don't have to be a computer expert to be successful in online learning. However, there are some basic technical skills you should have mastered prior to enrolling in an online course.

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Profile of a Successful Student (2)

Profile of a Successful Student

Part 2

Work together. There are a number of ways that you can ensure you get the most out of your educational experience. First, participate fully. Engage regularly in the discussions and be willing to share you personal, professional and educational experiences. You can get to know your classmates through the dialogue that is created in a course environment- sometimes even better than face-to-face class. And the same goes for your instructor. Be sure to contact your professor- especially if you are having problems. He/she is still your instructor and will be there to guide and assist you as needed.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"It's not WHERE you live but HOW you live that counts. It's not where you play the game but HOW you play the game that counts"

Mr. Haymore

Reflection: As long as what you're doing is your best, then you don't have anything to worry about. You will be good at something if you try, it doesn't matter what the course is or how it's different. If you live in an area where it's really ugly, YOU may be able to make YOUR house better by giving it your own touch. You won't need an excuse to make it as ugly as everyone else'. Make the best of it.

Profile of a Successful Student (1)

Profile of a Successful Student

Part 1

A successful student...
... takes responsibility for his/her own learning
Online learning can be a powerful, stimulating, engaging experience for the student who can work and think independently. However, since most- if not all- of the learning takes place on your own time, you will not have the kind of direct supervision you would in a classroom. Online learning therefore requires a significant commitment from you. All education comes down to what you're willing to invest in the experience- this is particularly true in the online environment. Commitment, self discipline and self motivation are all key qualities to ensuring success in an online course!
... is comfortable and confident with written communication
Reading and writing are the basis of most online courses, so it's critical that you feel comfortable with this form of communication. While some courses contain modules that include videos or other activities, all of them require significant amounts of reading. And nearly all of your communication with your classmates and your instructor will be in writing. If these are weak areas for you, you will want to address those issues prior to enrolling or while enrolling in an online course. The PSU WRITING CENTER is available to assist you.
... is willing to be a member of an online community.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"Goodness is the only investment that never fails."

-Henry David Thoreau

Reflection: The only thing that'll never disappoint a person is " goodness". Not only is it a positive thing, but it'll always make you feel good about yourself. It'll always be available for a person even when they're at their worst. 

Successful Students (10)

Successful Students

10

10. Successful students are good time managers. Successful students do not procrastinate. They have learned that time control is life control and have consciously chosen to be in control of their life. An elemental truth: you will either control time or be led, establish control or relinquish control, steer your own course or follow others. Failure to take control of their own time is probably the no. 1 study skills problem for college students. It ultimately causes many students to become non-students! Procrastinators are good excuse-makers. Don't make academics harder on yourself than it has to be. Stop procrastinating. And don't wait until tomorrow to do it.

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