Dick Light, Harvard Professor, talked to us at the HECA convention earlier this week. He reported the results of years of research investigating what makes some students successful in college while others struggle. Here's the list:
1. Establish a relationship with at least one faculty member each semester.
2. Take one course each semester that covers something new and interesting to you.
3. Make friends with students who have different backgrounds, beliefs and experiences than you do.
4. Connect what you're learning in class with what's going on in your life or in the world.
5. No matter how successful you were in high school, you need to develop better study and better time management strategies.
6. Try new activities to develop new interests while continuing with activities you know you enjoy and are good at.
7. Be sure to find something to participate in, some extra-curricular activity or community service project.
8. Remember YOYO - You're On Your Own.
There are lots of ups and downs the first year of college. Here are some additional tips.
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