how to succeed in college presented by richland college faculty
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Welcome to Richland!
Tools for SuccessCreated by:
Jennifer Millspaugh, M.A.
Speech Communication
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How can I be a successful student?
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Tip #1 – Attend Class
In order to be successful students must attend and participate in enrolled courses
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Tip #2 – Read Your Syllabus!
• Contains Professor’s contact information, office hours, office location, expectations, and much, much more!
• Always keep a printed copy handy!
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Tip #3 – Take Advantage of Campus Resources!• Advising (T-180)
• Tutoring (M-216)
• Multicultural Center (T-150)
• Working Wonders Program for Single Parents (E-086)
• Veterans Affairs (E-083)
• Fitness Center (G-112)
• Academic Enrichment (WH-101)
• The Library (Lavaca Hall)
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Tip #4 – Get Involved!
• Office of Student Life
• http://www.richlandcollege.edu/osl/
– Student Clubs
– Student Government
– Intramural Sports
– Art Exhibits
– Leadership Opportunities
READ: GREAT FOR YOUR RESUME!
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Tip #5 – Impression Management
• Consider the impression you are giving at all times!
– Clothing
• Consider college your job! Dress for success!
– Tone of voice
– Emails!
• “can u plz wrrite me a rcommdation 4 a schlarship imtryin to get? thanx."
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Tip #6 – No Excuses!
• Who is NOT responsible for your success in college?
– Your car
– Your parents/relatives
– Your friends
– Your computer/printer
– Your high school teachers
• Who IS responsible for your success in college?
YOU ARE!!!
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Tip #7 – Get to Know Your Instructor!
• Knowing your instructor is valuable to you in many ways:
– They know who YOU are
– They can be references
– They can be advocates
– They are here for YOU!
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Tip #8 – Listen!
• Listen! Save yourself time and energy by paying attention the first time!
• If you don’t understand what you just heard, tip #8.2--ASK!
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Tip #9 – Turn work in EARLY
• Due date doesn’t mean the day you DO it!
• Save time and stress!
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Tip #10 – Use a Planner!