Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Success is dependent on effort”

-Sophocles, Greek Dramatist

This statement portrays how everything depends upon “how much” effort you want to put in.  In many cases we take life as a joke, we believe that if we don’t do it right it won’t harm us on the future; but it’s wrong because all our actions determine our future. It all depends on how much you try to make things right. For example if you want to go to college you have to try your best in order to succeed, you have to do all the work and commit to staying late to study. But in the other hand if you don’t put enough effort you won’t be able to succeed in life. In life everything depends on how much you want to put in. You determine your future, always choose the right and try your best.

How to Take on College Studying

 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.

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

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  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.

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       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.
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• ·        Choose reasonable and specific goals that you can accomplish for each study session.
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• ·        Do things that are harder or require more intense thought at your most productive time of the day.
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• ·        Take breaks if you need them so you don’t waste time looking at material but not absorbing it.
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• ·        Get to know students whom you respect and can study with or contact to ask questions.
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• ·        Keep up with the workload and seek help when you need it.

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How to Prepare for a College Exam

Summary/ Reflection

Summary/Reflection:

Jenna huff is a high school student who won the extreme “Sportsmanship” award. She was racing against Deb, it was there last mile and deb was in front of her and Jenna wanted to pass her: but all of a sudden she saw that deb stopped running because she got a pain in her stomach. Jenna had the chance to win the race but she didn't she stopped and helped Deb. Jenna grabbed Debs hand and they both started to jog together, Jenna made sure that Deb would finish the line before her. I believe Jenna did the right thing because not everybody does what she did, I agree that they gave her the sportsmanship award because she deserves it she didn't cared about winning all she wanted was to help Deb and she did. That shows a lot from her character, I admire what Jenna did because not everyone can do what she did.

   

How to Take on College Studying

How to Take on College Studying

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/961.html

Part 1

Develop Good 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

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 you need to study very 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.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

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

Alex Linares

This statement conveys how choosing the right things will always be right no matter if you think it’s wrong.  There are many things that we have to accomplish every day, for example we have to go to school, participate, communicate and try our best. Sometimes it’s hard to make a decision because you don’t know whether it’s the right thing to do or not, always follow your heart you’ll know if it is the right or wrong thing to do. An example of choosing the right would be going to school and doing what is expected because even though it’s a long journey at the end you won’t regret it. Choosing and doing the right things will bring happiness to your life because you will always feel positive, honest about yourself. You know from wrong and right learn to make wise decisions. 

 

10 Times 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 once. 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

This statement portrays how sometimes it’s better to be alone than to be with people who choose the wrong. Sometimes we are with people simply because we don’t want to feel lonely and sometimes that company is eventually bad because even though if you consider them as your “Friends” probably they don’t and they are just making you choose the wrong. There are many cases where it’s better to alone than to be surrounded with people that don’t support or wants the best for you. We should be careful with the people we choose because many people that they say they consider you as a “Friend” all they simply want is to everything go bad for you. 

10 Times Management Tips for Students

10 Times Management

Tips for Students

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/116.html

Organizing Your Life

Managing your time well is an important element of success—especially if you’re a student. If you set priorities than 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 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

This statement means if you want other people to behave or act in a certain way, you have to start by doing the right things. People learn from what they see. They see it and they learn it. Many times I have told if I want something to change it has to start by me, I am the one that will start the change. A simple example can be picking up after yourself many students throw their trash in places where they are not supposed to; picking after yourself will make a big difference. When you start doing your part many people get encouraged to do their best and go along and choose the right. You are the one that has the power to change whatever you want. Your actions determine your future: be wise when you make your decisions because they can change your future for good or for worst CTR!!.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

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 directions, even true north, your personal compass, your heart, will point you in the true north, the exact directions you need to trod.

4)         Soul: Study scriptures and other sacred literature daily. In other words, feed your spirit because you need 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.

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Reflection

Reflection

I believe this example of loyalty and sportsmanship is just amazing because not only does it teach other people to be loyal but there’s a deep meaning to it. Every time you do something right you will always feel good about yourself no matter what. It is always better to do the right things than regret later in life. Many times in life we take the easy ways instead of thinking of the further consequences that will harm us. People that show loyalty are “super stars” because we learn a lot from them as a human being. Always be honest to yourself.

  

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

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, 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 at night and get up early each morning. “Early 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.”

Hellen Keller

This statement means that when it comes to working together is extremely better if you work with your group than if you were to do it by yourself. Many times we think that we can do it better if you were just to do it by yourself; you can accomplish it; but it will always be better if you would work with your team. An example can be when you do a project for a class, many students love to work in groups but not so many do. We have to find a balance between working together and sometimes not. In life we always need that extra help from other people to become better at something we aim to accomplish; we have to learn to live above the line and always try our best in everything.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habit 6

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 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

This statement means that sometimes we don’t realize that being popular is not the best thing that is out there. There are many cases were many teens do bad things for example they do drugs, alcohol even they might kill someone just to “fit-in”. I believe it’s wrong because as a human being we shouldn't care about how other people see us, because it is our life and we shouldn't judge other people just because they aren't the most “popular kid”. We don’t know what some people have been through it’s not our right to judge others. However we should realize what is right from wrong, we shouldn't let other people tell us what to do if it’s fro harm. always be yourself because everyone has something different from anyone else.

   

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

5. Seek first to understand, and then to be understood

Because most people don’t listen very well, one of the great f5rustrations in life is that many don’t feel understood, this habit will ensure your teen learns 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 value 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 (53percent) and how we say words, or the tone and feeling reflected in our voice (40 percent).

Most people are eager to talk and had and rather talk than listen. We have one mouth and two ears. This means we should listen twice as much as we talk. Learn to listen and listen to learn. Listen, really listen, understand then to be understood—LISTEN.

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Valentines Day

Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is such a beautiful day to show love towards the people you love. For example you show love toward your family because you are really grateful to have them in your life. Valentine’s Day is not just about “Couples” but also being grateful for the wonderful friends and family that you might have.  I am grateful to have such amazing friends. I really think that I am lucky for the friends I have, they are always there for me when I always need them. I know for a fact that some people might think that having a friendship doesn’t last or that it’s not true that you can truly rely on someone. But I have my best friend Emily and we have been friends since we were in 4th grade which probably was around 2004. I can really say that Emily my friend is the best friend anyone can have. But I also have other best friends that I consider them as my sisters I met them when we were in sixth grade. And I am really grateful to have them as friends/sisters. I made my best friend Emily a card for valentine’s day thanking her for being such a wonderful best friend, I think it’s kind of awesome that we dressed today as “twins”. I can say Valentine’s Day can be a bad day for others but I believe we shouldn’t really focus if we have a partner to spend Valentine’s Day with them. I know it’s a wonderful experience but sometimes people take it really seriously and all they think before Valentine’s Day is to have a date. I think that’s just wrong because they focus only on having someone for that day. I also think that we should worry if we have a date or not for Valentine’s Day. If we don’t have someone on Valentine’s Day that shouldn’t be a big problem because we have people that care about us for example our parents and friends.

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit 4

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 to others instead of being threatened by them. Win-Win is a belief that everyone can win, it’s both since 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-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 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

This statement means that you can never do something wrong and then feel right about it. I agree because every time you do something wrong you always feel that guiltiness afterwards. There’s always that feeling that doesn't let you live like the statement states “It is impossible”. For example a simple lie can cause you many bad things in you life, although you may feel that you did the right thing afterwards you will feel bad about it. But when you choose the right you always feel good about yourself it’s better to have that good feeling of a clean and pure concise than having that feeling and thinking that it was the right thing to do, when in reality you know it was wrong. Always try your best to do the right things.

                                           

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

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. Its 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 Not 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 of 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 importance 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 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.’ ”

Og Mandino

This statement means when someone is successful in life is because he did the right things and because he/she took advantage of all the good opportunities; as a person who is a failure is because he decided to choose the wrong. Wise decisions will determine your destination; but also making good habits will determine what you want to become in life. An example would be graduating from high school honorably, this means you have to do all the require things your teacher expects from you and going beyond what you know, however many students decide to choose the wrong from n early age and they start not to care. That’s bad because by your actions and habits you are determining your future. You will regret not graduating from high school when you realize that all the way you did wrong. Start choosing the right things; make wise decisions.

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 teens aren't clear about where they want to end in life, about their values, goals, and what they stand for, they will wander, waste time, and be tossed to and for 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 quit 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 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 your 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

This statement means that when you accomplish something whether it was successful or not, you’re only harming yourself but not the others. In other words it’s your business not other people’s business whether you did it or not. Although you are the one that makes your decisions you have to make them wisely in order to succeed.

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 assignment, 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 prize”

ANON

This statement means that when you have something on mind that you want to accomplish just remember all the hard work you are putting in and remembering that at the end of the tunnel there’s the light. For example school your “PRIZE’ is to graduate high school honorably. It’s going to be tough but just remember that it will be worth it.

Ten Tips for Student Success

Ten Tips for Student Success

St. Johns University

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 discussion. 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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