Presented by: HCC Student Support Services
Ongoing College Survival
Success
Confidence
Confidence
Confidence
Confidence
Confidence creates success, which creates more confidence, which creates more success.
Ongoing College Survival
Long Term Memory Holds an infinite amount of information Knowledge is continuously stored You know more than you think you know
Remembering What You Learn Use what you already know for new knowledge Try to connect new information to what you
already know Be an active learner Get involved with material
Remembering What You Already Know and What You
Learn
Phone Calls Email Develop Positive
Interaction with your instructors
Ask questions in class
Don’t complain to others
Don’t put off talking to your instructor
Attend class regularly Homework on time Be prepared for class Avoid excuses Hand in neat work Make appointments Don’t use class time
for personal issues Use instructor as a
resource
COMMUNICATING AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Tips for participating in class discussion
• Use active listening when others are talking
• Ask questions and listen to questions others ask
• Don’t interrupt, shout answers, or argue to gain attention
• Don’t ramble
• Don’t cover your mouth when speaking
• Be prepared
• Make connections with other students
• Talk to instructors during their office hours
COMMUNICATING IN THE CLASSROOM
DO’S Show interest
(even if you’re not)
Ask questions Give your
attention
DON’TS Use inappropriate
language Take up class
time with excessive talking. Keep personal comments brief.
Sleep in class Side talk
DO’S AND DON’TS FOR THE CLASSROOM
Talk with your instructor about extra-credit
Add extra study hours Use more weekend
time Talk to classmates Sign up to get a tutor Don’t wait until the
end of the term to get help
BRINGING UP YOUR GRADES
Take a library tour early in your college career
Don’t be afraid to ask a librarian for help
Use the library for studying
Find out which classification system the library uses (online or physical)
When using computers, keep the disks you use with you at all times
Don’t depend on using a friend’s computer
If considering buying a computer, check the bookstore for specials
Public library should have computers for public use
Using the Library and the Internet
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