MichaelTran.Net: Blog Entry 11/25

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Be proactive: Being a self-starter is an important trait to cultivate for college, and beyond. Taking the initiative to meet with professors, consult with advisors, or seek out activities and opportunities related to personal development and career goals can really pay off.
Be prepared for tougher academic demands: 200-page reading assignments are not unusual in college. Carve out time each day for heavy reading and assignments and take advantage of campus resources such as tutoring centers that can help them devise strategies to manage their workload and keep their performance level high.

Tips and Tricks

- Learn ways to make money online. It can be simple if you are creative enough.
- Don't skip classes, it's a waste of your money and education.
- Learn to cope with homesickness.
- Get involved on campus as much as you can.
- Becoming a Peer Mentor will allow you to have first pick of classes.
- Set goals that are reasonable, specific, and challenging.
- Form study groups for each class.
- Don't eat out everyday. Spend your money wisely.
- Clear your internet history and cache to protect from hackers and save space.
- Speak to your advisor and plan your college schedule.
- Try researching online for cheaper textbooks to save money.
- Take full advantage of the free services in the MLK Library.
- Research majors and minors you could be interested in. Keep an open mind.
- Do not use internet sources like Wikipedia for paper sources. Only use articles from trusted websites.
- Keep a journal and write something every day to become a better writer and thinker.
- Go to the IRC to rent a video camera, tripods, etc.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009