What do successful students have in common?
- find a course that suits their interests and talents
- good time management
- develop good networks, utilise available resources
- make the most of opportunities
Coping with personal challenges:
Joseph - A slow start, did not attend orientation and missed out on important information which affected his studies, spent time at the student bar and fell behind. The wake-up call was when he spoke to another student who was repeating the year because he had previously failed. Worked very hard to catch up. Got involved in various activities and discovered interests which helped with his studies. Then fell ill and while recovering he had to look at time management issues. Would work in short bursts, set small and achievable goals. Gradually recovered, changed courses to one he was more interested in. He would get up early in the morning to study, over breakfast would plan what he needed to do that day and the rest of the week. Influenced by his hard working student girlfriend found he was working harder than ever and doing better than ever. Strong finish.
Maria - Mature age student juggling study with four kids; time management a challenge. Benefits from studying in short bursts - better concentration to remember things. Combined study with housework. GIve priority to task - combine review with writing assignments, easier to study for exam.
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