Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"The first law of success.... Is concentration; to bend all the energies to one point, and to go directly to that point, looking neither to the right nor to the left."

William Mathews

Reflection: Mr. Mathews chose the right. He knows exactly what he's saying. Concentrating will lead to a positive future. If you focus on one thing.. what your mind is set on, then you'll succeed and reach the goal you've been aiming for. Removing all those distracting thoughts from your head will let you pay attention to what you're supposed to. As long as you keep your mind on one thing, there won''t be anything else that will distract you. If you feel you're getting out of track, remind yourself what you're doing. Take a break, relax, then get back on it. Clear your mind, insert positive thoughts in your head, and concentrate on the stuff you're supposed to. Choose the right.

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. 

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!

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