Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Stop worrying about whether you’re going to win or lose and focus your full attention on what’s happening right this moment.”

-Phil Jackson

When you are attempting to focus on something sometimes you wonder off jumping into conclusions on the future. You have to focus all your attention on the moment because if you do great in that moment you will do great later on. It’s all on skills to focus. For example when you are reviewing for a certain class focus all your attention in order to master the subject and have no trouble on the test. If you master that subject later on you will be able to master other subject and develop a great skill. 

 Phil Jackson

Time Management

Time Management

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 Master the moments and you may be a real pro when it comes to juggling the many demands on your time---classes, homework and activities—with some family help. College gives you an even bigger chance to sharpen your time management skills by doing it all on your own. And that’s a good thing since most jobs require multitasking. You might need to take care of current clients while attracting new ones, respond to e-mails while working on a major presentation, or order tomorrow’s produce while planning next week’s menu.

Someone said “wherever you are, be there.” Focus on the present moment and give it all your attention. Don’t let your mind drift and wander here and there when you need to be thinking and concentrating on the moment, so make the most of it while it NOW. Master the present and you will master the future. Work smart by mastering the present moment.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon.”

-Elizabeth Cady Stanton

When you live in truth you live in a much happier life. Living in truth you live in peace. When you make wrong decisions for example lie that you didn’t cheat on a test when you know you did is not living in safe grounds. You are living in the worst grounds that can make you unhappy. You will only be able to stand strong and proud on the grounds of truth. 

Attention to Detail 7 of 10

Attention to Detail

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When you double-check your calculations for a math problem or cite source carefully in a research paper, you’re paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in handy in any workplace, whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with clients or write e-mails.

John Wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who lead his team to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying attention to details was one of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit. He even paid attention to how his players would lace up and tie their shoe strings. If they didn’t tie them correctly, he would teach them how.

Details may be small things but from small things come great thing; therefore, pay attention to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall educational attainment.

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Profile of a Successful Student Part 1

Profile of a Successful Student
Part 1

http://www.plymouth.edu/office/online-education/online-learning/profile-of-a-sucessful-student/

A successful student . . . .
.  .  .  takes responsibility for his /her own learning
Online learning can be a powerful, stimulating, engaging experience for the student who can work and think independently. However, since most—if not all –of the learning takes place on your own time, you will not have the kind of direct supervision you would in a classroom. Online learning therefore requires a significant commitment from you. All education comes down to what you’re willing to invest in the experience – this is particularly true in the online environment. Commitment, self-discipline and self-motivation are all key qualities to ensure success in an online course!
.  .  .  . is comfortable and confident with written communication
Reading and  writing are the basis of most online courses, so it’s critical that you feel comfortable with this form of communication. While some courses contain modules that include videos or other activities, all of them require significant amounts of reading. And nearly all of your communication with your classmates and your instructor will be in writing. If these are weak areas for you, you will want to address those issues prior to enrolling or while enrolled in an online course. The PSU Writing Center is available to assist you.
.  .  . is willing to be a member of an online community.
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Successful Students 5-6

Successful Students
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 5. Don’t sit in the back of the room. Successful students minimize classroom distractions that interfere with learning.
Students want the best seat available for their entertainment dollars, but willingly seek the worst seat for their educational dollars. Students who sit in the back cannot possibly be their professor’s teammate (see no. 4). Why do they expose themselves to the temptations of inactive classroom experiences and distractions of all the people between them and their instructor? Of course, we know they chose the back of the classroom because they seek invisibility or anonymity, both of which are antithetical to efficient and effective learning. If you are trying not to be part of the class, why, then, are you wasting your time? Push your hot buttons, is there something else you should be doing with your time?

6.  .  .  . take good notes. Successful students take notes that are understandable and organized, and review them often.

          Why put something into your notes you don’t understand? Ask the questions now that are necessary to make your notes meaningful at some later time. A short review of your notes is to use them, and use them often. The more you use them, the more you improve.
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