Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Be a Successful and Organized Student in Lectures and Workshops
• Part 2 of 3: Enjoy Social Events
• Part 3 of 3: Prepare for Release

Studying in college constantly brings us new impressions and new experiences, because we have so much to do and so little time to do everything! To get the most out of your time in college, you will need to excel in class, take advantage of opportunities to excel in extracurricular activities, and prepare successfully for life after college. Studying in college and institute is a fun and stressful time full of excitement, especially if you are in the mood for success.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Be a Successful and Organized Student in Lectures and Workshops

1. 1 Go to class. Don't wonder how many pairs you can skip to magically still be considered a successful student. Each missing pair is a missed session material and a missed discussion of that material. Some instructors include class attendance or class attendance (depending on what the class is called at your institution) when calculating the final grade. However, even if you have classes that do not require full attendance, you will definitely make a good impression on the teacher by attending all of his lectures and seminars.
   • It is allowed to skip couples only if you are very ill - so much that you are not able to assimilate the material of the lecture.
   • If you need extra motivation, try calculating how much money you wasted by missing a seminar or lecture. To do this, calculate the approximate cost of one training session. On average, an annual course of study in institutions of secondary vocational education costs about 100-150 thousand rubles (depending on the college). Now let's take 1 semester, which lasts 12-15 weeks, let's say every week you have about 15 pairs. It turns out that each pair costs you about 500-700 rubles. So, walking one pair, you throw 500-700 rubles into the wind, how do you like that?
2. 2 Write notes. Your memory is not as good as you think. Chances are, your brain is busy with many different thoughts while you are in class. Good notes will help you stay on top of the material under discussion and will also be very helpful in preparing for exams.
   • For activities such as history or biology, where the topics are organized in a very clear and orderly manner, Cornell's note-taking method is suitable - thanks to this method, information can be easily categorized according to the degree of importance.
3. 3 Participate in the lesson. Ask the teacher questions, answer when he asks the audience questions, try to participate in the discussions. By actively participating in the class, you will be able to better assimilate the learning material, and it will also help you understand what the teacher wants to hear from you, what exactly you need to know.
   • Try to sit in the front rows (at least not in the last) - this will make it easier for you to closely follow the course of the lesson, in addition, you will always be in full view of the teacher.
4. 4 Take the time to study. Your success in college or college depends a lot on how you prepare for your studies at home. So take the time to properly read your lecture notes and notes, and it will also be helpful to flip through them right before your next lesson. The best place to study is to find a quiet, calm place where no one will disturb you. As a rule of thumb, you should spend at least 2 hours reviewing material at home to prepare for every hour of college.
   • Studying in small groups, where you review material as a team with other people in your group, can be very rewarding, but at the same time, it is very easy to distract yourself in this mode. So try to find a group of students where you can really work through the material and not spend most of your time chatting.
   • Don't cram! To be a successful student doesn't just take good tests. It is also important for you to learn how to apply the information received in real life. If you just memorize the material, you will most likely be able to remember enough information to take the test, but there is a good chance that you will forget most of this information in a few days. A wise investment is one when you invest hundreds of thousands in education and an important study material lingers in your memory for a long time.
   • Try to repeat the material at intervals of several days - this is the best way to make sure that you understand the material well. For example, instead of running yourself a nine-hour marathon preparing for a test or exam, start preparing a few days before that test or exam so that you can practice every day (for 3-4 days) for only 1.5-2 hours ... If you have the ability to plan your preparation ahead of time, it is a great idea to spread your preparation over several weeks.
5. 5 Don't waste your time. None of the teachers have yet complained that one of their students finished their work (project or assignment) ahead of time. Setting a time frame for yourself during which you plan to finish this or that project will help reduce stress levels, and it is also highly likely that you will be able to finish other tasks and projects on time.
   • In some cases, you may need to spend half the night studying in order to complete a project on time. And such cases will arise very often if you procrastinate and waste time. By completing the project on time, you will be able to get a good night's sleep.
   • Set goals for yourself regularly. For example, your goal might be to write an essay (200 words every day) or solve math problems every day (at least 6 problems a day). These small tasks are not that hard to complete, and it also reduces the likelihood of you procrastinating and wasting time by doing this. Plus, your achievements will accumulate and have a positive impact on your studies.
   • Try not to blame yourself for missing projects. Extrinsic motivation (eg, "I have to do this so my parents don't get mad at me") is not as strong as intrinsic motivation (eg, "I want to do well on this exam to get good grades and go to medical school"). Set positive goals for yourself and remind yourself that your hard work and hard work will help you achieve them - all of which will help you cope with procrastination.
6. 6 Chat with your teacher. Your teachers want you to do well in their pairs, so feel free to ask questions about the material you are studying. Each teacher has free hours from lessons, so you can approach the teacher, introduce yourself, ask questions about the material and lessons, and also find out your progress. This way, the teacher will get to know you better, understand your strengths and weaknesses, and be able to comment more specifically on your work. As a result, it will be easier for you to improve your results and grades.
   • Do not forget about other members of the department who also teach. Most of them are very knowledgeable about their subject, so academic performance in some subjects largely depends not only on the teacher, but also on other employees who replace him from time to time.
   • It is best to start communicating as early as possible.If your teacher first sees and hears you the evening before the exam or test, he is unlikely to take your request as seriously as if you approached him a little earlier to ask your questions.
7. 7 Be self-confident. In most cases, students' success is determined by their behavior in the classroom. Trust that you can learn the material and succeed, and you will truly increase your chances of success. Do not think about how difficult it is to learn this or that material, rather think about how to overcome these difficulties.
   • If you are naturally very humble or very anxious and find it difficult to express your opinions in pairs, remind yourself that the teacher wants you to be able to learn something. Typically, classrooms and auditoriums are a "safe place" where students can calmly express their point of view, ask their questions and discuss the material. Try not to worry about looking or sounding stupid when you ask a question - most likely, some of your classmates have a similar question too, but they are too afraid to ask it. You have a chance to become a pioneer!

Part 2 of 3: Enjoy Social Events

1. 1 Join a club or team. You may not always be able to study material of interest in class. Find groups, activities and activities that are of interest to you, in which there is a chance to do practical and scientific work. In addition, such events and organizations are a great opportunity to meet and make friends with new people!
2. 2 Attend college campus events. Colleges and institutes often host various cultural, educational and sporting events that can be useful and interesting for students. Take advantage of this and be sure to take part in the cultural and entertainment program of your college or institute, because there is a chance that you will not have this opportunity again!
3. 3 Organize your time properly. Unlike high school, in college and college, no one will run after you, demanding that you pay more attention to your progress - you will have to control yourself. All events and tasks need to be arranged in order of their priority and the time frame for their implementation - this principle will help you achieve the ultimate goal. Remember, your daily schedule should include more than just an academic curriculum! Set aside time for other activities and activities, as well as your hobbies and interests.
   • Surely you will come across the fact that at some point your schedule will be too crowded and overloaded with various study activities, part-time jobs, social events and personal hobbies. To learn how to rationally organize your time, you need to be able to sometimes limit (or delete from the schedule) certain things.
4. 4 Find friends. Research shows that being a freshman is extremely difficult. It can even affect your psychological health. One of the best ways to make sure you're successful in college is to make friends with different people and start having fun and spending time with them.
   • Plus, making connections while in college can serve you well in the future.
   • Of course, this doesn't mean that every night you have to be entertained and hang out with friends, truant couples and ignore homework. Strive to balance. You can also try to get your friends involved in a variety of college or college activities (such as participating in debates or sports games).
5. 5 Decide if you want (and when) to participate in student life. Many colleges, institutes and universities have a very interesting and eventful student life. The bottom line is that students come together in communities and groups - this is an important experience in the life of every student.Active participation in student life provides certain benefits such as communication, socialization and maintaining useful connections. In addition to the benefits, participation in student life imposes certain obligations on students. This can be especially difficult in the first year, when you already have too many new responsibilities. Some experts in this field recommend that you wait for the second academic year and then join the student community and actively engage in various activities, because you will already have an academic base.

Part 3 of 3: Prepare for Release

1. 1 Responsibly approach the preparation for the final exams, and also decide on the subjects that you need to "pull up". Think about which subjects you are particularly interested in, which you would like to study in more detail, and also think about which subjects you need to catch up in order to successfully pass the exams. The choice of subjects for additional self-study also depends on whether you plan to continue your studies after graduating from college for higher education.
   • You do not have to make the choice to pursue further studies right away. If you are not quite sure yet that you want to work in a certain area, there is no need to make a choice right away. After graduating from college, try yourself in your chosen specialization and get to know the area in which you are going to work better.
2. 2 Track your progress. You want to graduate on time and without problems, so you need to make sure that all the requirements of your educational institution are met. To do this, you must have a certain attendance, a certain number of hours in each discipline, as well as sufficiently high scores. You should also pay attention to subjects such as physical education.
   • Most colleges have programs to track the academic progress and progress of each student. Typically, such a program (or just a section of academic performance) can be found on the Internet at the website of the college or institute.
3. 3 Don't chase the easy excellent mark. Studying in college and institute is difficult enough, so be prepared for setbacks and failures (at least that in some cases you will not succeed in the same way as in school). Remember, after graduating from college, your life will not depend on grades and grades, but on how you deal with stress and frustration.
4. 4 Find out about the offers of the department of organization of internships and employment of your institute or college. Almost all colleges and institutes have organizations that help students with further employment. Find out what offers and vacancies they have. In addition, it is quite possible that this organization will help you with writing a resume, filling out questionnaires and various forms, as well as give other useful tips.
5. 5 Find a place to practice, internship and work. If possible, find a practice location where you can apply what you learned in college to your work. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable professional experience.