SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS

10 HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS

The college experience is a wonderful process in self-discovery and self-development. It affords students the opportunity to take an in-depth analysis of their strengths and weaknesses in order to discover their individual talents and areas of expertise.

To successfully navigate through the college maze, there are several areas students must be able to manage to reach graduation.
Listed below are ten habits of highly successful students that will ease the collegiate journey:

1. Begin with the end in mind: Graduation!
Integrate your learning inside and outside the classroom.
Employers want well-rounded students.
Goal: college degree!

2. Manage your time.
Utilize your time wisely on a daily basis.
Those blocks of time outside of class need to be scheduled for studying.

3. Learning is a lifelong process.
Realize that each course you encounter will help you with self-knowledge.
Slowly build upon your skills, first in one area and then another.

4. Focus your energy on positive actions you have completed on a daily basis.
Reflect daily on those actions you have completed that have positive outcomes.
Do not make the mistake of spending valuable time feeling sorry for yourself.
Take action to make positive change. It is up to you to define success.

5. Dress for success and always do quality work.
Your appearance both inside and outside of class can have a lasting impact on your academic success. Appropriate dress during class and university programs will have a lasting impression on some instructors as well as prepare you for the working world outside of campus.

6. Understand how your strengths and weaknesses impact your college success.
College is a process. Discover the things you do well and those you do not.
Go to student services offices that offer an array of programs that can assist in you developing a student success plan.

7. Do not be afraid to admit you need help, then go get it.
Some material will be difficult and challenging. Not getting help will ensure you will fail!
Make an appointment to see your instructor and ask them about strategies or additional resources that may help. Visit your campus tutorial program at Learning Support Services.

8. Keep all-important documents in a designated file.
Make a habit of keeping all important documents in a folder or box in one designated place in your room. These documents should include:

a. Course registration forms.
b. Business office receipts.
c. Copy of all important papers. Update them every semester.
d. University memos that affect your plan of study.
e. Documents from your departmental advisors.
f. Grades 
g. Transcripts.
h. Book store receipts.
i. Catalog in which you entered the university.
j. Student handbook.
k. All financial aid/scholarship materials.

9. Your academic catalog and student handbook are your bibles.
Commit the information contained in these two documents to memory.
Make sure you understand the curriculum course of study for your degree.
Always read your campus e-mail and check your mailbox.

10. You are the captain of your ship.
Find your inner spirit and personal gifts. This will sustain you through rough waters and obstacles you will encounter –not only in college, but throughout life.
There is nothing else like the college experience, except one that ends with you receiving your degree.

Good luck and do succeed!

Off to College: A guide for college bound students
Dr. Felicia C. Harris

https://uh.edu/ussc/launch/services/handouts/handouts/10-habits-of-highly-successful-students.pdf