Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Success is dependent on effort.”

-      Sophocles, Greek dramatist

Reflection: I agree with this statement because if you try to achieve something and you never give up, you will eventually accomplish it. If you put effort on something but you never succeed then that’s because you didn’t put enough effort. If you put effort into something then you will succeed.

How to Take on College Studying Part 2

How to Take on College Studying

Part 2

Choose Where to Study

Where you should study depends on two factors: the environment in which you are best able to concentrate and the type of work you are planning to do.

·       The best places to study have good light, a comfortable temperature and enough desk space---- usually your room, your apartment or the library.

·       For completing problem sets or brainstorming possible test questions, you may want to study with a group or at least in a setting where fellow students are available for discussion.

·       When you are reading book chapters or working on a research paper, you are probably better off in a less social environment.

Improve Your Study Habits

Here are simple steps you can take to help you get a handle on studying:

·       Have a routine for where and when you study

·       Choose reasonable and specific goals that you can accomplish for each study session

·       Do things that are harder or require more intense thought at your most productive time of the day.

·       Take breaks if you need them so you don’t waste time looking at material but not absorbing it.

·       Get to know students whom you respect and can study with or contact to ask questions.

·       Keep up with the workload and seek help when you need it.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT

Studying

Summary & Reflection

Summary: The story was about two young women named Jenna and Deb. They were competing in an important race. Deb was winning the race and about to cross the finish line until her growth plate snapped off. She could hardly walk, Jenna was right behind her and could’ve passed her and win the race but she decided to help her and let her win.

Reflection: Jenna demonstrated extreme sportsmanship. She chose to do what was right even though it will lead to her to lose the race. She didn’t think about herself, she thought about doing what’s right and helping a fellow competitor. Her sportsmanship inspired the world. Not many people would have done what she did.

How to Take on College Studying Part 1

How to Take on College Studying

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Part 1

Develop Good Study Habits

In college, you’ll need to build on the study skills that you learned in high school. The demands of a college class are probably more rigorous than those you are used to.

You can succeed by knowing what to expect and how to handle it. Think of college as a full-time job, in which you spend 40 hours a week on class, labs, study groups and doing homework.

Being organized and using your time well are essential. Learn more about time management and use the guidelines below to develop your study skills.

Decide When to Study

Work out about how many hours you need to study every day. Then make a schedule.

·       Figure out what blocks of time you have available throughout the day, in the evenings and on weekends

·       Consider what time of day you are most alert--- there are morning people and night owls--- and try to schedule your studying accordingly.

·       Think about whether you do better studying for a few hours at a time or sitting down for marathon sessions.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Choosing the right is always the right thing to do.”

-         Alex Linares

Reflection: This statement is so true. It is saying that best thing to do is to do what’s right. Choosing the right is very important. When you choose the right you feel good and won’t hold any regrets. Your conscience will be clear as water. For example, if you had to choose between going out or staying in and do homework, you should always choose the right which is staying in and doing your homework. 

10 Time Management Tips for Students Tips 5-10

10 Time Management Tips for Students

Tips 5-10

Tip 5. Review Your Notes Every Day.

Reviewing helps you reinforce what you’ve learned, so you need less time to study before a test. You’ll also be ready if you get called on in class or have to take a pop quiz.

Tip 6. Get a Good Night’s Sleep.

Your brain needs rest to perform at its peak. Lack of sleep makes the day seem longer and your tasks seem more difficult.

Tip 7. Communicate Your Schedule to Others.

If phone calls or text messages are proving to be a distraction, tell your friends that you are only available at certain times of day and not to expect a response at other times.

Tip 8. Become a Taskmaster.

Give yourself a time budget and plan your activities accordingly. Figure out how much free time you have each week before you add any commitments.

Tip 9. Don’t waste Time Agonizing.

Instead of agonizing and procrastinating, just do it. Wasting an entire evening worrying about something that you’re supposed to be doing is not productive, and can increase your stress.

Tip 10. Determine Your Priorities.

You can’t do everything at one. Establish the importance of each item. Then set realistic goals that are attainable.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“It’s better to be alone than to be in bad company.”

-      Anon

Reflection: This statement is so true. It is saying that you should always pick to do what’s right even if you get left alone. It is always better to be alone choosing the right than to be in a crowd that chooses the wrong. If you’re going to be around people who always choose the wrong you should isolate yourself from them because they will only bring you problems. Don’t let others manipulate you, you know better and you should always stand up for yourself and make the right decisions. 

10 Time Management Tips Students

10 Time Management Tips Students

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Tip 1-4

Organizing Your Life

Managing your time well is an important element of success-----especially if you’re a student. If you set priorities that fit your needs and lifestyle, you’ll have a better chance of achieving your goals. Here are some tips for taking control of your time and organizing your life.

Tip 1. Make a To-Do List Every Day.

Put things that are most important at the top and do them first. And don’t forget to reward yourself for your accomplishments.

Tip 2. Use Spare Minutes Wisely.

When you’re coming on the bus or train, Use the time to get some reading done.

Tip 3. It’s okay to Say No.

If your friend asks you to go to a movie on a Thursday night and you have an exam the next morning, realize that it’s okay to say no. keep your short- and long-term priorities in mind.

Tip 4. Find the Right Time.

You’ll work more efficiently if you figure out when you do your best work. For example, if your brain handles math better in the afternoon, don’t wait to do it until late at night.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Improvement begins with I.”

-      Anon

Reflection: This statement is saying that you are the one who should start improving. Don’t worry about others, worry about yourself. Don’t act upon others act upon yourself. You yourself can make a great improvement in your life. For example, whenever I need to do better for a class I always try to improve myself in getting higher grades. Do what’s right!  

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 7 Part 2

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 7

Part 2

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

3). Heart: Always do what is right so your heart, your conscience, will feel peaceful. When you do wrong, your conscience will prick you and create regretful sensations within your heart. When you do what you honestly feel, you won’t have any regrets. Your heart is your internal compass—it gives you direction and discernment. Just like a magnetic compass, your heart, will point you in the true north, the exact directions and paths you need to trod.

4). Soul: Study scriptures and other sacred literature daily. In other words, feel your spirit because your spirit needs spiritual food just like your physical body needs temporal food to survive. Pondering, meditating, and reflecting are excellent Soul-sharpening activities. Try writing your thoughts, feelings, aspirations, concerns, and decisions in a diary or journal. Writing helps you focus and make good decisions.

Get into the habit of daily improving your body (physical fitness), your mind, your heart, and your soul.

Choose the Right!!

Summary & Reflection

Summary: This story was about a girl named Sarah that loved to play softball. Never in her experience has she made a home run. It was always her goal to hit one. Her dream came true one day, she hit a home run for the first time but as soon as she hit the first base she dropped to the ground because she had knee pain. Neither of her teammates were able to help her make the run. Two girls from the rival team named Mallory and Liz carried her and took her to every base so that she could finally achieve her dream.

Reflection: This story was so emotional and kind because while achieving her dream, Sarah had to get injured in the middle of it. It was so kind that Mallory and Liz picked her up so she can finish her dream. Those girls have great sportsmanship and always choose the right.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 7 Part 1

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 7

Part 1

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

Teens should never get too busy living to take time to renew themselves. When teens “sharpen the saw” they are keeping their personal self sharp so that they can better deal with life. It means regularly renewing and strengthening the four key dimensions of life – body, mind, heart, and soul

1.   Body. Eat wholesome foods, fruits, vegetables, legumes. Avoid illegal drugs, smoking, alcohol, tobacco products, tattooing. Exercise regularly and effectively. Get plenty of rest at night. Get to bed early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.”

2. Mind. Think positively. Read. Study. Think. Analyze. Seek to read a good book each month. Then each week. Ask intelligent questions. Observe. Develop your mind through positive “self-talk”.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much more.”

-      Helen Keller

Reflection: This statement is saying that working individually can make progress but once we unite and collaborate we can accomplish so much more.  It is always good to work as team, a team helps each other and counts on each other so together they can reach success. 

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 6

Habit 6: Synergize

Synergy is achieved when two or more people work together to create something better than either could alone. Through this habit, teens learn it doesn’t have to be “your way” or “my way” but rather a better way, a higher way. Synergy allows teens to value differences and better appreciate others. Synergy is the reward, the delicious fruit you’ll taste as you get better at living the other habits, especially at thinking Win-Win and seeking first to understand. Learning to synergize is like learning to form V formations with others instead of trying to fly through life solo. You’ll be amazed at how much faster and farther you’ll go. Synergy doesn’t just happen. It’s a process. You have to get there. And the foundation of getting there is this: Learn to celebrate differences.

A good band is a great example of synergy. It’s not just the drums, or the guitar, or the sax, or the vocalist, it’s all of them together that make up the “sound”. Each band member brings his or her strengths to the table to create something better than each could alone. No instrument Is more important than another, just different.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“So often, in our quest to be more popular and to be part of the “in-group”, we lose sight of things that are far more important.”

-      Sean Covey

Reflection: This statement is saying that people often do things just to be popular. They get to involve in trying to be popular that they forget in what’s really important. They choose popularity over education. They try so hard to be popular that they end up being no one. People should focus on their selves rather than focusing on what others think about them. For example, there was a girl on Facebook who ate her tampon just to become popular and Facebook famous. I find it disruptively and ridiculous that a girl will do that just to get fame. What she doesn’t notice is that she did something idiotic that the whole world can see and will influence her future really badly.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 5

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

                                                           Habit 5

5. Seek First to Understand, and then to be Understood

Because most people don’t listen very well, one of the great frustrations in life is that many don’t feel understood. This habit will ensure your teen to learn the most important communication skill there is: active listening.

Why is this habit the key to communication? It’s because the deepest need of the human heart is to be understood. Everyone wants to be respected and valued for who they are--- a unique, one-of-a-kind, never-to-be-cloned individual. People won’t expose their soft middles unless they feel it, however, they will tell you more than you may want to hear. People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

Listen with your eyes, heart, and ears. 7 percent of communication is contained in the words we use. The rest comes from body language (53 percent) and how we say words, or the tone and feeling reflected in our voice (40 percent).

Most people are eager to talk and had rather talk than listen. We have one mouth and two ears. This means we should listen twice as much as we talk. We actually learn more while listening rather than when we talk. Learn to listen and listen to learn.

Listen, really listen, for understanding.

Seek first to understand then to be understood--- LISTEN.

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7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

Habit 4

4. Think Win-Win

Teens can learn to foster the belief that it is possible to create an atmosphere of Win-Win in every relationship. This habit encourages the idea that in any given discussion or situation both parties can arrive at a mutually beneficial solution. Your teen will learn to celebrate the accomplishments of others instead of being threatened by them. Win-Win is a belief that everyone can win. It’s both nice and tough all at once. I won’t step on you, but I won’t be your doormat either. You care about other people and you want them to succeed. But you also care about yourself, and you want to succeed as well. Win-Win is abundant. It is the belief that there’s plenty of success to go around. It’s not either you or me. It’s both of us. It’s not a matter of who gets the biggest piece of the pie. There’s more than enough food for everyone. It’s an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Win-Win always creates more. Perhaps the most surprising benefit of thinking Win-Win is the good feelings it brings on. The true test of whether or not you are thinking Win-Win is the good feelings it brings on. The true test of whether or not you are thinking Win-Win or one of the alternatives is how you feel. Win-Lose and Lose-Win thinking will cloud your judgment and fill you with negative feelings.

            Win-Win will fill your heart with happy and serene thoughts. It will give you confidence. Even fill you with light. Think Win-Win or no deal.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“You cannot do wrong and feel right. It is impossible.”

-      Ezra T. Benson

Summary:  This statement is so true. You either do what’s right or what’s wrong. But you can’t do both. It’s all or nothing. You can’t do something wrong and then feel good about it. That is ridiculous. It’s like saying that you murdered someone and you felt right about it. I recommend you choose the right because that way you will always feel right.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 3

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 3

Habit 3: Put First Things First

Habit three is about Will and Will Not power. This habit helps teens prioritize and manage their time so that they focus on and complete the most important things in their lives. Putting first things first also means learning to overcome fears and being strong during difficult times. It’s living life according to what matters most. Putting first things first deals with things that are:

Important or not important, urgent or not urgent. Let’s look at the four quadrants of time management.

Quadrant 1: Things that are Important and Urgent

Quadrant 2: Things that are important but not Urgent

Quadrant 3: Things that are Not Important but are Urgent

Quadrant 4: Things that are not Important and Not Urgent

1.   Important & Urgent	2. Important but not Urgent
3.  Not Important but are Urgent	4. Not Important and Not Urgent

Quadrant 2 is the ideal place to spend our time, doing things that are important but not urgent. Here’s where priorities come into play. The results for living Quadrant 2 are:

1.   Control your life

2. Balance

3.  High performance

So, in what quadrant are you spending most of your time? The key is to shift as much time as possible into Quadrant 2 and this is accomplished by planning. Spend more time planning and incorporating the most important things firsts, things first, things that matter most. Keep your eyes on the prize and reach for it.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“The only difference between those who have failed and those who have succeeded lies in the difference of their habits. Good habits are the key to all success. Bad habits are the unlocked door to failure. Thus, the first law I will obey, which precedeth all others is--- “I will form good habits and become their slaves.”

Reflection: There is always a difference between failure and success. The difference is, habits. When someone has bad habits, they will eventually fail due to their actions. When someone has good habits, they will no doubt succeed because they are choosing the right. It is all up in your grasp. You decide whether you make good habits or bad ones. 

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 2

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 2

Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind

If I teens aren’t clear about where they want to end up in life, about their values, goals, and what they stand for, they will wander, waste time, and be tossed and fro by the opinions of others. Help your teen create a personal mission statement which will act as a road map and direct and guide his decision-making process.

“Keep your eyes on the prize.” Determine your desired prize and don’t until you have realized the achievement of your prize. Then set another prize, another goal or desire that you would really like to achieve. Begin with the achievement of your prize in mind. Visualize and then realize. Start by having a target in mind; know where you are going.

One prize or goal you definitely need to establish for yourself is the prize of an honorable graduation from high school-that you will receive your diploma honestly and with integrity--- that you earned it with perfect honesty.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Whether I fail or succeed shall be no man’s doing but my own. I am the force.”

-         Elaine Maxwell

Reflection: This statement is saying that everything you do is because of you and only you. Whenever you do something bad don’t be blaming other people for your actions, but only yourself. Nobody told you to do what you did; you are responsible for the actions/ decision you make.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 1

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

Habit 1

(by Sean Covey but modified)

Habit 1: Be Proactive.

Being proactive is the key to unlocking the other habits. Help your teen take control and responsibility for her life. Proactive people understand that they are responsible for their own happiness or unhappiness. They don’t blame others for their own actions or feelings. Proactive people realize that the ball is in their court, that they are the captain of their own ship; that they are in control, control of their decisions, thoughts, choices, decisions, goals, actions, and priorities. Proactive people are self-starters; they don’t wait to be told what to do, they press forward with enthusiasm toward the achievement of their assignments, their duties, their responsibilities, their obligations. Choosing to do what is right is a proactive decision. Obey the rules. Obey the law. Obey the coach. Obey the school policies. Obey your parents. Obey with exactness, and great things will come to you. Be Proactive and take the initiative.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Keep your eyes on the price.”

-      Anon

Reflection: This quote is saying that you should be committed to your goals. All your attention should be on what you desire. You need to focus on achieving all your dreams. You always do better and try harder when you have a reason to. For example, if an individual wants to graduate high school then they will try their best to accomplish their goal.

Ten Tips for Student Success St. Johns University

Ten Tips for Student Success

St. Johns University

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1.           Attend your classes. Remember in the words of woody Allen ‘Seventy percent of success in life is showing up’.

2.           Know your faculty. Make sure you know who your teachers are, when their office hours are and how to contact them.

3.           Make sure the faculty knows you. Sit in the front of the classroom. Participate in class discussions. Consult with your teachers during office hours.

4.           Use a daily planner. Note the dates of exams, assignments, term papers, etc.

5.           Be organized. Prioritize your responsibilities. Manage your time. Remember everyone has the same 168 hours a week, only some of us use them better than others.

6.           Know your campus resources. Visit your Academic’s Dean Office regularly. Become familiar with the services and programs offered by the Counseling Center, The Freshmen Center, the Career Center, the Campus Ministry Office and the Student Life Office.

7.           Take care of your health. Get enough sleep. Eat well-balanced meals. Exercise regularly. Make informed and mature decisions about alcohol, sex and drugs. Visit the Health Office as needed.

8.           Work only as necessary. Try not the exceed 20 hours during a school week. If possible, work on campus. Apply for financial aid and loans if you need them. Manage your expenses very carefully.

9.           Get involved in campus activities. It will help you learn valuable skills, expand your social network and enhance your self-confidence. Seek out opportunities to apply what you learn in the classroom.

10.  Keep your eyes on the prize. Clarify your goals. Know why you are in (high school) or college in the first place. Visualize your success on a daily basis.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“You make your habits and your habits make you.”

-Anon

Reflection: This statement is so true. Whatever you do repeatedly is what makes who you are. If your habits involve choosing the right then those habits will make you be a good person. Anything you do constantly becomes a habit. It is important that you always make the right habits. For example if your habit is to always study for a test then that habit will make you a great student and will lead for your success.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

By Sean Covey

For teens, life is not a playground, it’s a jungle. And, being the parent of a teenager isn’t any walk in the park, either. In his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey attempts to provide “a compass to help teens and their parents navigate the problems they encounter daily.”

How will they deal with peer pressure? Motivation? Success or lack thereof? The life of a teenager is full of tough issues and life-changing decisions. As a parent, you are responsible to help them learn the principles and ethics that will help them to reach their goals and live a successful life.

While it’s all well and good to tell kids how to live their lives, “teens watch what you do more than they listen to what you say,” Covey says. So practice what you preach. Your example can be very influential.

Covey himself has done well by following a parent’s example. His dad, Stephen Covey, wrote the book The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, which sold over 15 million copies. Sean’s chip off the old block, and no slacker. His own book has rung in a more than respectable 2 million copies sold. Here are his seven habits, and some ideas for helping your teen understand and apply them:

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Profile of a Successful Student Part 2

Profile of a Successful Student

Part 2

Work Together. There are a number of ways that you can ensure you get the most out of your educational experience. First, participate fully. Engage regularly in the discussions and be willing to share your personal, professional and educational experiences. You can get to know your classmates through the dialogue that is created in a course environment--- sometimes even better than in a face-to-face class. And the same goes for your instructor. Be sure to contact your professor--- especially if you are having problems. He/she is still your instructor and will be there to guide and assist you as needed.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“It’s not WHERE you live but HOW you live that counts. It’s not where you play the game but HOW you play the game that counts.”

-         Mr. Haymore

Reflection: This statement is so true. Your surroundings don’t matter, but how you act upon them is what matters the most. For example if you live in a ghetto area it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be ghetto, you have to be you and do what’s right because that’s the thing that counts the most. Furthermore, if you play in a place that’s not popular it doesn’t mean that you’re not good, you have to give it your best and go all out because that’s what signifies the most.