Paying it Forward

Everyone says your college experience will be one to remember, and they are right.  Being on your own, making your own decisions, and learning from them is what college is all about.  Don’t be left drawing a blank in the new year; instead, follow these tips on how to be successful.

            When starting the new semester, there are some things students should do to stay ahead of the game.  One important thing that will help you this year is to establish a study schedule.  Having a proper study schedule is the key to being successful in your classes.  Setting up a timeline to study each subject for at least a couple of hours per week will really pay off in the long run.  Set up certain nights to go to the library and work on your homework.  Even if it’s only 30 minutes, you are doing more than the kid that is staying in playing video games.  This will help you to become both a better and more responsible student. 

            In addition, having a yearly planner is very handy.  Writing down due dates for homework and readings at the end of each class will be helpful when you’re sitting in your room wondering what all was assigned. 

            Aim to get your studies finished early on, that way you can feel more relaxed and at ease.  All in all, your stress level will be lower.  When your friends call wanting to hang out, you will be thanking yourself for having gotten your work out of the way in advance.  Success is the result of thinking ahead and staying on top of things. 

Keeping your class work organized with binders and dividers can make life less stressful.

Freshman Rebekah Capeder checks out her planner to see what homework she needs to finish.