Eat well and regularly Get restful sleep often Develop an exercise routine or activity Celebrate the joy in your life

• Use:• Day planner• Syllabus• Three-ring binder

• Create: • Computer folders/files• Study space

School Work Family Friends Obligations Body and mind

You’ll be more connected

Get to know the instructor and make sure they know you

Get what you pay for

Learn to adapt quickly to instructors Be prepared for class – read, complete

assignments, and TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF by exercising, eating, and sleeping

Sit in the front …it’s not nerdy! Be a good group member Get there on time…better yet, be early Participate in class – instructors will notice Communicate with your instructors – ask

questions, go to office hours, talk to them if you’re

having problems in and/or outside the class

Know how you learn best Know what doesn’t work for you Set goals & prioritize Ask questions Study with peers Take notes that make sense to you &

go over them right after class Don’t cram!

• Practice active listening• Note taking = focus• Process information as you write it down – it’s only helpful later if it makes sense to you• Listen for important points your instructor will repeat, emphasize and give other verbal cues• Make them logical & legible•Go over them after class to reinforce the material•Get notes from a classmate if you miss a class – don’t be shy about asking them to clarify information

Meet with or talk to your TRiO counselor at least once each month during the semester

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