Question

A good friend of yours, or maybe a younger sibling, will be starting college next semester and has asked you for advice on how to make it in school. Write a letter to this person with suggestions about how to develop skills and attitudes to become a successful, responsible student based on what you have learned in this class. Consider including points on the following topics: How personal responsibility and self-management skills affect the college experience. The role of study skills, such as listening, note taking, reading, thinking and problem solving in success.

Answer 1

Hi Dan,

Hope you are very excited about this moment in your life. College is around the corner. What a life experience it will be!

Remember the key points to be a succesful student from the very beginning.

Be on time. This shows respect for you and your teachers.

Never miss a class. One single lesson can be determinant to understand the subjec.

Be responsible. Homework has to be delivered in time, exactly the way teachers teach you.

No excuses. Nobody wants to listen to your excuses. Be a committed student and you will have no problems.

Take notes. Then go to the library and double check the information. Find as many sources as you can

Read books and articles from different authors. You are going to learn more by doing so.

And probiem solving is a must. Your mind has to be resolving problems almost in every class. Teachers love this kind of students.

I really wish the best. And if I can be of any help, just write.

Sincerely,