There are quite a few of us who are finding ourselves students again and, well, after a few years out of school, it's hard to remember how to study and all the important things that go into being a good student...

So.... Let's share some tips.

For example, TAKE NOTES!! It's better to get the main outline of a lecture than it is to get some random facts that you can't string together.

Learnin' to Learn...

Jenn

Taking notes is a good one!

Along that same vein - Don't be shy about asking questions. Understanding key points, terms, and assignments is important to success.

Definitely!!!!

And ask for EXAMPLES!! Sometimes an example will make things click in my mind TONS faster than an hour of explaining can!

Jenn

1. Go to class, on time, everytime, and participate in discussion. You'll get more out of the class, the professor will know you are interested and you won't fall asleep.

2. Don't miss class and then ask the prof "What'd I miss?" Ask your classmate instead.

3. Respect your profs. I am blown away by how I see some students act towards the prof. Respect includes being on time, not leaving early, no cell phones (not even vibrate because you can still hear it) and the biggest no-no: talking in class (I am amazed people still do this in college) This will affect your grade.

4. If you aren't comfortable asking for help in class, see them during their office hours. If the office hours don't work for you, ask to schedule a different time to meet with them. Most are more than happy to give you extra help as long as you have been in class and are tryng.

dont be afraid to find someone in class that can help you if you dont understand the professor ways of teaching

Also, take time to check what your school offers in terms of support, financially as well as academically. It may seem that colleges are just in it for the money, but in order for some to retain their funding, they need student retention! The upside is that many schools offer programs in order for their students to succeed! So if you think you've had enough of all the info being thrown at you, take a minute and find some help. It's always around...

GREAT point Trnd!!

MOST schools have "labs" of some kind where the TA's (Teaching Assistants) work and keep hours for those who have questions or need help... And in my experience, the only time you had to get in line for help was when it was close to FINAL EXAMS!!

:)

Jenn

I'm in nursing school, which requires more time than a full time job. My professor lets us review the tests after we take them in her office. She also says that if you see something 7 times you will remember it. I spend 30 minutes each day reviewing my notes. I don't get through all of them in one day, but my grades improved drastically since I started doing that. It might help you if you're like me and hate studying for a long time. :)

When the instructor gives examples or goes into a story about a certain topic, TAKE NOTES!! Even if the material won't be on the exam, chances are the example/story was told for a reason.... To help you remember the topic that will be on the exam. I know I sound confusing but my instructors will be on a topic and then tell a story about their vacation to China and then come time for the test I can relate the material to the story and I remember it better. It' s like mental flags.