Learning how to take effective what can help you understand concepts, study, and do well in classes?
What are notes?
100
Creating this type of "list" will help you to prioritize and gives you a visual of all the tasks you have to complete.
What is a "To Do" list
100
This should take place within your first week of classes in order to begin forming relationships with your professors
What is an introduction or conversation?
100
A card issued by banks, businesses, etc, enabling the holder to obtain goods and services on credit.
What is a credit card?
Be careful though! Making purchases that you can't pay off can really damage your credit.
100
This popular social networking site is a useful tool for staying in touch with friends and fellow students, but don't forget that professors and potential employers can see it too.
What is Facebook?
200
Looking over this at the beginning of the semester will allow you to plan ahead- write down test dates, homework, and projects. It will probably also list professor's office hours and contact information.
What is a syllabus?
200
Don't do this if you want to avoid stress and like to sleep! Getting things done ahead of time, and not the night before they are due, means better quality work and more time for fun!
What is procrastinate?
200
A time period outside of class designated to give you an opportunity to meet and talk to your professors about any class-related issues.
What are office hours?
200
This flexible type of job is offered as part of your financial aid package and can be a helpful source of income.
What is Work Study?
200
Joining these can be a great way to meet people and get involved, but don't spread yourself too thin!
What are student organizations/clubs?
300
These are times outside of class that your professors will schedule so that you can ask questions, get assistance, or just come by to chat.
What are office hours?
300
Taking several of these while trying to complete a major task, or studying for a long time, can actually help you focus and be more productive.
What is a break?
300
Your schedule of events and assignment due dates given to you by each professor at the start of each semester.
What is a syllabus?
300
Every January or February you should remember to renew this online application for financial aid.
What is the FAFSA?
300
When going out, you should always go as a part of this, and not alone.
What is a group?
400
Turning in un-cited work is considered this, and doing so will not only get you a zero on the assignment, but it could get you kicked out of school
What is plagiarism?
400
Besides using a planner, there are many different types of these that can also help you keep track of events, including paper, dry-erase, and electronic.
What is a calendar?
400
an official or formal program during which a beginner acquires experience in an occupation, profession, or pursuit.
What is an internship?
400
Showing this card at certain events, restaurants, and retailers will allow you to take advantage of student discounts.
What is a Student ID?
400
Never allow yourself to be subjected to this- many groups call them "traditions" but if it threatens your safety, it's not ok.
What is hazing?
500
You have to be enrolled in 12 credit hours to be considered this, and to remain eligible for finacial aid.
What is a full-time student?
500
Although you don't sit in an office wearing a suit, you should treat being a student as a "9 to 5" one of these.
What is a job?
500
A campus resource that can help you develop a resume, search for internships, and practice interview techniques.
What is Career Services?
500
Two alternatives to buying full-priced books from the bookstore.
What are buying used, ordering online, or renting?
500
You should never get in the car with this type of driver, even if they were your planned ride home.