student success tips

Student success statement

1.       Attend new student orientation at the beginning of the fall or spring semester. Brenda

2.       HEN 101S, first year experience, provides excellent content and resources to be a successful student. It is likely that this class will be part of your first semester at Edison.

3.       Be sure to attend all classes, and be on time.

4.       To reduce distractions, sit near the front of the class.

5.       Keep a copy of the syllabus for each class so that you will know what’s going on, what you should be doing, and how soon you need to get it done.

6.       Be a good listener. Focus and concentrate on main points.

7.       Take good notes in class, and review your notes in 24 hours. Then, review your notes periodically to help you retain information are also helpful ways to review.

8.       Study! To be a successful student, study at least two hours a week for every hour you spend in class. This is minimum.

9.       Determine an ideal study space, and plan study time when you are the best to retain information.

10.   Maintain a study planner to keep track of important dates and projects.

11.   Apply additional time management strategies, including planning, setting goals, and prioritize school work and your additional responsibilities.

12.   Avoid marathon study periods. Instead, study for short intervals with break in between. For example, study for 30 minutes, take 3 minute breaks, come back and review, then repeat the process.

13.   Get to know other students in your classes for added support and to study together when possible.

14.   Participate in class, ask your instructor questions when needed. Meet them during office hours for additional support and guidance.

15.   See your faculty advisor every semester to register for classes.

16.   Make use of the library and the learning center for study help and free tutoring services.

17.   Being a full-time student is your 40-hour-per-week job, and like many full-time employees you will probably not finish in 40 hours.

18.   Be sure to allow for physical activity as well as class and study time. This will help you focus on your studies. Locker rooms and work-out rooms are available on campus.

19.   (TAA only) plan ahead! When you have more than a 30 week day break in classes you will not be paid employment. Be sure to put aside money each week so that you have money the weeks that you don’t get paid.

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