Thanks, Shadokat! To get the ball rolling further, I would like to share just some basic information that would be good to use for scholarship programming. Please, anyone, add your ideas, as well.
1. Go to class. Attendance in some situations is counted as part of the grade. Also, how can you learn if you did not make it to class?
2. Get there on time. Do you really want to be recognized as that student who ducks in five minutes into a lecture. Also, if you can get there early, you may have a chance to chat up the prof, or ask a question.
3. Be familiar with the syllabus. Better yet, keep it at the front of your notebook. Its good to know if your prof. expects you to READ and KNOW info, or just needs you to SKIM and get a BASIC IDEA. Be sure you understand the grading system early on. If 50% of your grade is your midterm exam, than you know to study good and hard for that bad boy. Also included in the syllabus is posted office hours, a phone number, an email address. If you find that you are missing a concept or are the slightest bit confused, utilize the office hours or email! You should have your questions answered, and maybe the prof. will keep in mind that you care about the class. The syllabus usually contains an assignment matrix-what's due and when. Keeping the syllabus handy is a good start to the semester.
4. Keep one notebook per class. Remember, in high school, when you could put multiple subjects in one notebook? Well, those days are over. Have a header or title page or a different color to differentiate. Keep the syllabus at the front. Make notes on the syllabus what grades you receive on your assignments. Sometimes profs like to take back your assignment or test after you've looked at your grade. It will also come in handy if you need to see your standing in the class.
To be continued..
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Phi Love,
AEPhiSteph
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