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The
majority of college success is due to motivation and time management. Anyone
who tells you that they can get through college without studying, or
that they make great grades without studying is pulling your leg. Success
in college takes effort.
This means that if you want to do well you must be willing to set
aside time to study. You may have to sacrifice at times. However,
effective time management will allow adequate time for school as
well as a social life or free time to do the activities that you
most enjoy.
| Effective study is an active process. It
does not mean passively reading some material. It does not mean
endless hours spent in a frustrated search for understanding.
Rather, effective study involves actively "digging in" and
mastering course material. Studying involves steady progress.
It requires efficient use of your study time and perhaps a reduction
in time spent studying. Effective studying can produce a sense
of competence, pleasure and mastery. |
We have ideas and tools that will help you manage your time more wisely.
MOTIVATION
Motivation is the key to success in school. Although we can provide
you with some helpful hints to enhance motivation, we cannot motivate
students. You are responsible for your study habits, for seeking
resources and assistance, and for managing your time. You have to
want to do well enough to put forth the effort.
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