Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Success is Dependent on effort.”

-Sophocles, Greek dramatist

Reflection: This statement means if you want to become successful in life you have to put a lot of effort into it. You can’t just become successful over-night, it take a lot of time and dedication. So, in order to be successful you need to have good grades, a positive attitude, and never give up on yourself.  

How to Take on College Studying Part 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 the type of work you are planning to do.

o  The best places to study have good light, a comfortable temperature and enough desk space- usually your dorm room, your apartment or the library.

o  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.

o  When you are reading book chapters or working on a research paper, you are probably better off in less social environment.

Improve Your Study Habits

Here are simple steps you can take to help you get a handle on studying:

o  Have a routine for where and when you study.

o  Choose reasonable and specific goals that you can accomplish for each study session.

o  Do things that are harder or require more intense thought at your most productive time of the day.

o  Take breaks if you need them so you don’t waste time looking at material but not absorbing it.

o  Get to know students whom you respect and can study with or contact to ask questions.

o  Keep up with the workload and seek help when you need it.

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Extreme Sportsmanship

Jenna and Deb

This article was about two girls named Jenna and Deb. Both girls were running in a marathon together. Running almost side-by-side throughout the whole race, toward the end of the race Deb experienced a horrible injury causing her to stop. As Jenna finally caught up to Deb, she realized she was hurt and helped her continue on. At the finish line Jenna made sure Deb crosses the finish line first, making her win. I think this story demonstrated extreme sportsmanship. Because of Jenna’s good deed, she was given a mental of Extreme “Sportsmanship” award from U.S. Olympic Committee.

And she deserved it!  

How to Take on College Studying (Part 1)

How to Take on College Studying

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/961.html

Part 1

Develop Good Study Habits

In college, you’ll need to build on the study skills that you learned in high school. The demands of a college class are probably more religious than those you are used to. You can succeed by knowing what to expect and how to handle it. Think of college as a full-time job, in which you spend 40 hours a week on class, labs, study groups, and doing homework.

Being organized and using your time well are essential. Learn more about time management, and use the guidelines below to develop you study skills.

Decide When to Study

Work out about how many hours you need to study every day. Then make a schedule.

o   Figure out what blocks of time you have available throughout the day, in the evenings and on weekends.

o   Consider what time of day you are most alert- there are morning people and night owls- and try to schedule your studying accordingly.

o   Think about whether you do better studying for a few hours at a time or sitting down for marathon sessions.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Choosing the right is always the right thing to do.”

-Alex Linares

Reflection: This statement means it’s always good and better to choose the right all the time. It benefits you in so many ways and will lead you in the right path. For example, by choosing the right and doing good in school, always have a positive attitude and always lending a helping hand will get you far in life. 

  

10 Time Management Tips for Students

10 Time Management Tips for Students

Tips 5-10

Tip-5. Review Your Notes Every Day.

Reviewing helps you reinforce what you've learned, so you need less time to study before a test. You’ll also be ready if you get called on in class or have to take a pop quiz.

Tip-6. Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Your brain needs rest to preform at its peak. Lack of sleep makes the day seem longer and your tasks seem more difficult.

Tip-7. Communicate Your Schedule to Others

If phone calls or texts messages are proving to be a distraction, tell your friends that you are only available at certain times of the day and not to expect a response at other times.

Tip-8. Become a Taskmaster

Give yourself a time budget and plan your activities accordingly. Figure out how much free time you have each week before you add any commitments.

Tip-9. Don’t Waste Time Agonizing

Instead of agonizing and procrastinating, just do it. Wasting an entire evening worrying about something that you’re supposed to be doing is not productive, and can increase your stress.

Tip-10. Determine Your Priorities

You can’t do everything at once. Establish the importance of each item. The set realistic goals that are attainable.

CHOOSE THE Right!!  

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“It’s better to be alone than to be in bad company.”

-ANON

Reflection: This statement means it’s better to be all by yourself doing nothing bad, then to be with a lot of people encouraging you to do bad things. For example, if you were out with your friends and they started pressuring you to drink or smoke they want you to choose the wrong. On the other hand if you were to stay at home studying you could avoid all that stuff.  

10 Time Management Tips for Students

10 Time Management Tips for Students

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/116.html

Tips 1-4

Organizing Your Life

Managing your time well is an important element of success- especially if you’re a student. If you set priorities that fit your needs and lifestyle, you’ll have a better chance of achieving your goals. Here are some tips for taking control of your time and organizing your life.

Tip 1. Make a To-Do List Every Day

Put things that are most important at the top and do them first. And don’t forget to reward yourself for your accomplishments.

Tip 2. Use Spare Minutes Wisely.

When you’re commuting on the bus or train, use the time to get some reading done.

Tip 3. It’s Okay to Say No

If your friend asks you to go to a movie Sunday night and you have an exam the next morning, realize that it’s okay to say no. keep your short- and long-term priorities in mind.

Tip 4. Find the Right Time

You’ll work more efficiently if you figure out when you do your best work. For example, if your brain handles math better in the afternoon, don’t wait to do it late at night.

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Tips from College Students

Tips from College Students

Tips for High School Students to Prepare for College

1.   Be prepared to do a lot of reading in college.

2.   Learn time management: use a calendar and plan how to use you time. Learn to manage your time while still in high school, keep a calendar of all exams and paper due dates.

3.   One of the biggest transitions between high school and college is development of time management skills-students must learn to balance school and social life.

4.   Be prepared to discipline yourself, as the temptation to slack could be great. If you miss 4-5 classes a semester, you may not make it through the semester successfully.

5.   Being sick affects your ability to be a student and remember that community living contributes to the cold/flu season.

6.   Learn to read- summarize and outline reading.

7.   Learn to take notes in class.

8.   Learn to study.

9.   Start the college and scholarship search as early as possible.

10.                     Take as many science, math, English, and foreign language courses as you can: they build a foundation for college.

11.                     Participate in volunteer and community service programs. It helps with scholarships!

12.                     Take advantage of the advanced classes offered in high school.

13.                     Think about what characteristics in a university are for most important to you (climate, environment, degrees offered, size, location, etc.) before making a final decision about attending college. Visit them if possible.

Advice from University of Portland Students

1.   “I think the most important thing to let high school students know is not to overlook anything. When I was in high school I often asked myself, “why do I need to know this?” then if I didn’t think it was pertinent, I wouldn’t bother to study it. But in college, all those seemingly unneeded tools come together in the real life(e.g: finding an intersection of those two lines in algebra is later important in cost/revenue calculations). In the way of classes learning to read and write well is very important. The focus should be on the format and clarifying ideas in writhing, and being able to pick out the important parts of writing (the testable facts). Volunteering and joining clubs are important to get into the college of your choice.”

2.   “I’d advise the students to take as much math as they can in high school and to take as many classes as they can in the field that they’re interested in.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Improvement begins with I.”

Reflection: This statement means whatever you want to improve on, it starts with you. And only you can do it. For example, if you want to get a better grade in a class you have to improve. By studying more, taking notes, come to tutoring if needed and lastly just ask for extra help. By doing so you can improve.  

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 7 Part 2

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 7

Part 2

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

1.     Heart: Always do what is right so your heart, your conscience, will feel peaceful. When you do wrong, your conscience will prick you and create regretful sensations within your heart. When you do what you honestly feel, you won’t have any regrets. Your heart is your internal compass—its gives you direction and discernment. Just like a magnetic compass gives you directions, even true north, your personal compass, your heart, will point you in the true north, the exact directions and paths you need to trod.

2.     Soul: Study scriptures and other sacred literature daily. In other words, feed your spirit because your spirit needs spiritual food just like your physical body needs temporal food to survive. Pondering, meditating, and reflecting are excellent Soul-sharpening activities. Try writing your thoughts, feelings, aspirations, concern, and decisions in a diary or journal. Writing helps you focus and make good decisions.

Get into the habit of daily improving your body (physical fitness), your mind, your heat, and your soul.

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7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 1 Part 1

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 1

Part 1

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

Teens should never get too busy living to take to renew themselves. When teens “sharpen the saw” they are keeping their personal self-sharp so that they can better deal with life. It means regularly renewing and strengthening the four key dimensions of life – body, mind, heart, and soul

1.     Body. Eat wholesome foods, fruits, vegetables, legumes. Avoid illegal drugs, smoking, alcohol, tobacco products, tattooing. Exercise regularly and effectively. Get plenty of rest at night. Get to bed early at night and get up early each morning. “Early to bed early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.”

2.     Mind. Think positively. Read. Study. Think. Analyze. Seek to read a good book each month. Then each week. Ask intelligent questions. Observe. Develop you mind through positive “self-talk.”

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

-Helen Keller

Reflection: This statement means when we do something alone you don’t accomplish as much. But if you work together you can accomplish many more things. For example, if you’re doing a project for school and do it alone it will be much harder. However, if you work on a project with a group it will be much easier. 

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 6

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 6

Habit 6: Synergize

Synergize is achieved when two or more people work together to create something better than either could alone. Through this habit, teens learn it doesn't have to be “your way” or “my way” but rather a better way, a higher way. Synergy allows teens to value differences and better appreciate others. Synergize is the reward, the delicious fruit you’ll taste as you get better at living the other habits, especially at thinking Win-Win and seeking first to understand. Learning to synergize is like learning to form V formations with others instead of trying to fly through life solo. You’ll be amazed at how much faster and farther you’ll go. Synergize doesn't just happen. It’s a process. You have to get there. And the foundation of getting there is this: Learn to celebrate differences.

A good band is a great example of synergy. It’s not just the drums or guitar, or the sax, or the vocalist, it’s all of them together that make up the “sound.” Each band member brings his or her strengths to the table to create something better than each could alone. No instrument is more than another, just different.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“So often, in our quest to be more popular and to be part of the “in-group,” we lose sight of things that are far more important.”

Reflection: This statement means when people want and try to become more popular, and not apart on the “in-group” that start to forget thing that are right and more important. For example, if you get invited to a cool party and go instead of doing your homework or study for a test, that’s choosing the wrong. Popularity isn't worth ruining your education. 

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 5

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 5

5. Seek first to understand, and then to be understood

Because most people don’t listen very well, one of the great frustrations in life is that many don’t feel understood. This habit will ensure your teen learns the most important communication skill there is: active listening.

Why is this habit the key to communication? It’s because the deepest need of the human heart is to be understood. Everyone wants to be respected and valued for who they are- a unique, one-of-a-kind , never-to-be-cloned individual. People won’t expose their soft middles unless they feel genuine love and understanding. Once they feel it, however, they will tell you more than you may want to hear. People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

Listen with your eyes, heart, and ears. 7 percent of communication is contained I the words we use. The rest comes from body language (53 percent) and how we say words, or the tone and feeling reflected in our voice (40 percent).

Most people are eager to talk and had rather talk than listen. We have one mouth and two ears. This means we should listen twice as much as we talk. Listen to listen to learn.

Listen, really listen, for understanding.

Seek first to understand then to be understood—LISTEN.

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7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit 4

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit 4

4. Think win-win

Teens can learn to foster the belief that it is possible to create an atmosphere of win-win in every relationship. This habit encourages the idea that in any given discussion or situation both parties can arrive at a mutually beneficial solution. Your teen will learn to celebrate the accomplishments of others instead of being threatened by them. Win-Win is a belief that everyone can win. It’s both nice and tough all at once. I won’t step on you, but I won’t be your doormat either. You care about other people and you want them to succeed. But you also care about yourself, and you want to succeed as well. Win-Win is abundant. It is the belief that there’s plenty of success to go around. It’s not either you or me. It’s both of us. It’s not a matter of who gets the biggest piece of the pie. There’s more than enough food for everyone. It’s an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Win-Win always creates more. Perhaps the most surprising benefits of thinking Win-Win is the good feelings it brings on. The true test of whether or not you are thinking Win-Win or one of the alternatives is how you feel. Win-Lose and Lose-Win thinking will cloud your judgment and fill you with negative feelings.

Win-Win will fill your heart with happy and serene thoughts. It will give you confidence. Even fill with light. Think Win-Win or no deal.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“The only difference between those who have failed and those who have succeeded lies in the difference of their habits. Good habits are the key to all success. Bad habits are the unlocked door to failure. Thus, the first law I will obey, which precedeth all others is- “I will from good habits and become their slaves.”

-Og Mandino

Reflection: This statement means what determines if you succeed or fail in life are the habits you possess. Good habits lead you to success. Bad habits lead you to failure. If you choose to have good habits you will go far in life. If you choose to have bad habits, it will cause you nothing but misery and a hard life. For example, if you have the habit of studying all the time you will achieve academically. On the other hand if you choose to have bad habits like smoking you will damage your yourself in many ways.     

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 2

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 2

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

If teens aren't clear about where they want to end up in life, about their values, goals, and what they stand for, they will wander, waste time, and be tossed to and fro by the opinions of others. Help your teen create a personal mission statement which will act as a road map and direct and guide his decision-making process.

“Keep your eyes on the prize.” Determine your desired prize and don’t quit until you have realized the achievement of your prize. Then set another prize, another goal or desire that you would really like to achieve. Begin with the achievement of your prize and mind. Visualize and then realize. Start by having a target in mind; know where you are going.

One prize or goal you definitely need to establish for yourself is the prize of an honorable graduation from high school-that you will receive your diploma honestly and with integrity- that you earned it with perfect honesty.

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STUDENTS SUCCESS STATEMENT

Students Success Statement

“Whether i fail or succeed shall be no man’s doing but my own. I am the force.”

-Elaine maxwell

Reflection: This statement means whether you fail or succeed in life it’s all because of you. Someone else DIDN'T make you succeed or fail. You are the reason for it.  

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 1

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 1

(By: Sean Covey but modified)

Habit 1: Be Proactive.

Being proactive is the key to unlocking the other habits. Help your teen take control and responsibility for her life. Proactive people understand that they are responsible for their own happiness or unhappiness. They don’t blame others for their own actions or feelings. Proactive people realize that the ball is in their court, that they are the captain of their own ship; that they are in control, control of their decisions, thoughts, choices, decisions, goals, actions, and priorities. Proactive people are self-starters; they don’t wait to be told what to do, they press forward with enthusiasm toward the achievement of their assignment, their duties, their responsibilities, their obligations. Choosing to do what is right is a proactive decision. Obey the rules. Obey the law. Obey the coach. Obey the school policies. Obey your parents. Obey with exactness, and great things will come to you. Be Proactive and take the initiative.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Keep your eyes on the prize”

-ANON

Reflection: This statement means whatever you what to achieve in life, don’t give up on it. For example, if you want to be a teacher set your goals and work hard until your reach that goal. Don’t ever give up on your dreams until they are accomplished. 

10 Tips for Student Success

10 Tips for Student Success

1.       Attend your classes. Remember in the words of Woody Allen Seventy percent of success in life is showing up.

2.       Know your faculty. Make sure you know who your teachers are, when their office hours are and how to contact them.

3.       Make sure the faculty knows you. Sit in the front of the classroom. Participate in class discussions. Consult with your teachers during office hours.

4.       Use a daily planner. Note the dates of exams, assignments, term papers, etc.

5.       Be organized. Prioritize your responsibilities. Manage your time. Remember everyone has the same 168 hours a week, only some of us use them better than others.

6.       Know your campus resources. Visit your Academic’s Dean Office regularly. Become familiar with the services and programs offered by the Counseling Center, The Freshmen Center and the Student Life Office.

7.       Take care if your health. Get enough sleep. Eat well-balanced meals. Exercise regularly. Make informed and mature decisions about alcohol, sex and drugs. Visit the Health Office as needed.

8.       Work only as necessary. Try not the exceed 20 hours during a school week. If possible, work on campus. Apply for financial aid and loans if you need them. Manage your expenses very carefully.

9.       Get involved in campus activities. It will help you learn valuable skills, expand your social network and enhance your self-confidence. Seek out opportunities to apply what you learn in the classroom.

10.    Keep your eyes on the prize. Clarify your goals. Know why you are in college in the first place; visualize your success on a daily basis.

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