1. Sahar Mosleh California State University San MarcosPage 1 Strategies for success Show up for classes. When you are late you are Missing something Sending your instructor the message that you don’t care. Let your instructor know about appointments, sickness, emergencies as soon as possible. Complete work on time. Facing grade penalty Irritating your teachers. Your work may not be acceptable. Let your instructor know if you are ill or there is emergency situation.

2. Sahar Mosleh California State University San MarcosPage 2 Set up a weekly schedule. Mange your time. Get portable appointment calendar and keep it handy. Give yourself a realistic workload If you are full time student, limit your work to 15 hours. Find jobs on campus. Need more money consult financial aid officer.

3. Sahar Mosleh California State University San MarcosPage 3 Discover how you can learn best. We are individuals with different approaches to the word around us Have realistic expectations. May be disappointment in the grades you make College is a new experience and things will improve. Hang on positive attitude it make difference.

4. Sahar Mosleh California State University San MarcosPage 4 Get Set: Study, study, study improve your study habits. Time management plan Every minutes count Master study skills, listening, taking notes, studding for exam Use info in campus Visit academic skill center. Develop critical thinking skills. Ask why Seek info Never accept something as fact Do not be emotional, keep logical thinking powers at work

5. Sahar Mosleh California State University San MarcosPage 5 Participate in class. Time management plan Every minutes count Master study skills, listening, taking notes, studding for exam Use info in campus Visit academic skill center. Learn how to remember more from every class Effective listening Good note taking.

6. Sahar Mosleh California State University San MarcosPage 6 Learn from criticism It is helpful It is how we learn If you have low grade talk to your teacher to see how you can improve your grade. Study with a group You get higher grade Invite other student to your home for a study group session if you have family problem.

7. Sahar Mosleh California State University San MarcosPage 7 Get to know at least one person in campus who cares about you. Me Other instructor Academic advisor Counseling or career center Advisor to student organization Another student. Get involve in campus activities. Visit student activities office Work for campus newspaper or radio station Join club or support group

8. Sahar Mosleh California State University San MarcosPage 8 Become engaged in campus life and work Internship Filed experience Community service Work with a faculty member on his or her research Study abroad program Find and use campus helping recourse Academic service Personal service Career service Look at “where to go for help” at the end of each chapter

9. Sahar Mosleh California State University San MarcosPage 9 Meet with your instructor and advisor It is not high school visit your teacher Find a terrific academic advisor or consoler Or someone to you can go for support and guidance Enlist the support of spouse, partner, or your family You may adjust household routines and duties Let others know you need time to study Seek counseling if you need help

10. Sahar Mosleh California State University San MarcosPage 10 Take your health seriously Get enough sleep Healthy food to eat Exercise Decision about alcohol, drugs, sex will affect you’re your wellbeing and how well you will do in classes Find healthy ways to deal with stress Avoid using legal prescription, illegally Get help from counseling center Learn how to be assertive, yet tactful Take assertiveness training Be proud of your heritage Refuse to tolerate disrespect Take the classes from consoling center to teach you how to stand up for your rights while you are respecting other peoples right.