Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"When I was teaching basketball, I urged my players to try their hardest to improve on that very day, to make that practice a masterpiece.

This rule is even more important in life than basketball. You have to apply yourself each day to become a little better. By applying yourself to the task of becoming a little better each and every day over a period of time, you will become a lot better. Only then will you be able to approach being the best you can be. It begins by trying to make each day count and knowing you can never make up for a lost day."

John Wooden

Reflection: I completely agree with his quote. The most meaningful part of this quote is when John mentioned "the most important rule".. simply because it's true. He is a very wise man and those words he spoke are nothing but the truth, in an optimist's point of view. He only want the best for everyone. As long as you improve yourself, day by day, you'll make a difference. If you push yourself to do your best, you'll reach your goal eventually only because you are better than how you were yesterday. Setting goals is what can help you reach your destination even quicker! You'll have something to look forward 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

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.