Student Succeed Statement

“Success Is Dependent On Effort”

            -Sophocles, Greek Dramatist

Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that if  successful involves with doing effort. In other words, giving effort will get you success. For example, if you make an effort on studying then you are more likely to pass a test.

How to Take on College studying

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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.

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

·       For completing problem sets or brainstorming possible test questions, you may want to study with a group or at least in a setting where follow students are available for discussion.

·       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.

·       Choose reasonable and specific goals that you can accomplish for each study session.

·       Do things that are harder or require more intense thought at your most productive time of the day.

·       Take breaks if you need them so you don’t waste time looking at material not absorbing it.

·       Get to know students whom you respect and can study with or contact to ask questions.

·       Keep up with the workload and seek help when you need it.

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Jenna Huff

Summary:
Jenna Huff is a sophomore and was running in a cross country race. She was trying to catch up to her competitor, Deb, but she ran three miles and Jenna couldn't catch up to Deb. But after running three miles, Deb's hip snapped and after that she stopped running and moaned in pain. Jenna was coming up behind her and notice that Deb had stopped after running three miles. Jenna knew this was her chance to pass Deb and cross the finish line, but she felt bad for Deb that instead of passing her, Jenna stopped, got Deb's arm, and encouraged her to run. When they both got to the finish line, Jenna pushed Deb towards the finish line so she can win.

Reflection:
What I thought about how Jenna acted upon this is I thought that was really nice of her to let Deb, her competitor, to finish first and how Jenna helped her run to the finish line. If that were to happen like that with me, I would have done the same thing, just to be kind and sportsmanlike.

How To Take On College Studing

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Develop Good Study Habits

In college, you’ll need to build an the study skills that you learned in high school. The demands of all 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 full-time job, In which you spend 40 hours a week on class, labs, study groups and doing homework.

Being organized and using your time well are essential. Learn more about time manegment, and use the guidelines below to develop your study skills.

Decide When to Study

Work out about how many hours you need to

study every 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 few hours at a time or sitting down for marathon session.

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Student Success Statement

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

                                         Alex Linares

                         

Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that doing what is right is always right. In other words, doing the right decisions is the best thing to do. For example, if someone was asked to go to the movies, but they still need to finish their homework, the right thing to do would be to skip the movies and stay home to finish his/her homework. 

 

10 Time Management Tips For Students

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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

“Its Better To Be Alone Than To Be In Bad Company.”

                    ANON

Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that being around people that you are not supposed to be with is much worse than being by yourself. In other words, being around bad people is much more severe than being alone. For example, it is better to do your homework by yourself than being with your "friends" being at the movies or an arcade instead of doing your homework or other important work.  

10 Time Management Tips For Students

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Organize your life

Managing your time well is an important element of success--especially if you’re a student. If you set priorities that 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 2. Use Spare Minutes Wisely.

When your commuting on the bus or train, use the time to get some reading done.

Tip 3. It’s Okay to Say No

If your friend asks you to go to the movie on a Thursday night and you have an exam the next morning, realize that its 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
"Improvement begings with I"
(Anon)

This statement is trying to tell us that if you want to improve theres none else better more than you to help yourself.

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. What you do what you honestly feel, you won’t have any regrets. Your heart is your internal compass—it gives you direction and discernment. Just like a magnetic compass gives directions, even true north, your personal compass, your heart, will point you in the true north, the exact directions and paths you need to trod.

4)   Soul: Study scriptures and other sacred literature daily. In other words, feed your spirit because your spirit needs 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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Student Success Statement

“if you do what’s right, you have no need to fear.”

                     ANON

Reflection:
What this statement probably means is that when you do what is right then you won't get punished. In other words, no punishment will be upon you if you do what is right.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

                       Habit 7 Part 2

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

Teens should never get to busy living to make 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, heart, 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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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 ate 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 of them together that make up the “sound.” Each band 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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7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

                                      Habit 4

4. Think Win-Win

Teens can learn to foster the belief that 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 others instead of being threatened by them. Win-Win is a belief that everyone can win. It’s both nice and tough all at once. I won’t step on you, but it 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 belief that there is 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-can-eat buffet.

Win-win always creates more. Perhaps the most benefit of 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

“ You Cannot Do Wrong And Feel Right. It Is Impossible.”

                                                Ezra T. Benson

This statement is trying to tell us that everything you do wrong its going to be right.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

                                                Habit 3

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 their fears and being strong during difficult times. It’s 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 are 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 important things first, things that matter most. Keep your eyes on the prize and reach for it.

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Students Success Statements

“ The only difference between those who have failed and those who have succeeded lies in the 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

 Reflection:
What this statement probabaly means is that the people that have good habits are considered to be successful and those who do bad habits automatic fail. In other words, the habit you do will either help you or go against you. For example, if someone starts studyng frequently every day then their good habit will lead the to success. 

7 Habits Of Highly Successful Teens

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Habit2: Begin With The End In Mind

If teens aren’t clear about where they want to end up in life, about their values, goals, and what they stand for, they will wander, waste time, and be tossed to and fro 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. Being with the achievement for your prize in mind. Visualize and then realize. Start by having a target in mind; know where you are going.

One prize or goal you 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

Student Success Statement

“Whether I Fail Or Succeed Shall Be No Man’s Doing But My Own. I Am The Force.”

                                                Elaine Maxwell

Reflection:
What this statement means is that you are the cause of your own actions. In other words, no one else did it but you. For example, if you decided that it will be fun to pick on someone or get a good grade, that is your decision, no one else's. But if someone were to tell or convince you to do a certain action, it is still you that caused that action to happen. It's you who decide whether or not to do an action whether it's good or bad.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Habits 1

Habits 1: Be Proactive

Being proactive is the key to unlock 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 towards 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 initiative.

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Student Success Statement

“You make your habits and your habits make you.”

ANON

 

Reflection: This saying is trying to say that whatever you do are the things that make you who you are. If you have good habits then you will be a good person but if you have bad habits then you will be considered a bad person. Like for example, if you have a bad habit of taking things that aren’t yours then by having that bad habit that makes you a bad person. So try to have good habits so people will know you are a good person.

 

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens

For teens, life is not a playground, it’s a jungle. And, being the parent of the teenager isn’t any walk in the park, either. In his book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens”, author Sean Covey attempts to provide “a compass to help teens and their parents navigate the problems they encounter daily.”

How will they deal with their peer pressure? Motivation? Success or lack thereof? The life of a teenager is full of tough issues and life changing decisions. As a parent, you are responsible to help them learn the principles and ethics that will help them to reach their goals and live a successful life.

While it’s all is good to tell kids how to live their lives, “teens watch what you do more than they listen to what you say,” Covey says. So practice what you preach. Your example can be very influential.

Covey himself has done well by following a parent’s example. His dad, Stephen Covey, wrote the book The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, which sold over 15 million copies. Sean’s a chip off the old block, and no slacker. His own book has rung in more than respectable 2 million copies sold. Here are his seven habits, and some ideas for helping your teen understand and apply them:

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Student Success Statement: Reflection

                  Student Success Statement
            "Nothing is ever gained in doing what's wrong."
                                         Wilford Woodruff


Reflection:
What this statement probably means is the nothing good comes out in doing what is wrong, but something good comes out when doing what is right. In other words, doing what is wrong and you get punished  and doing what is right and you get rewarded.

Profile of a Successful Student

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. . . owns or has easy access to a computer with Internet access and e-mail.

You don’t have to be a computer expert to be successful in online learning---but you must have access to a personal computer with reliable internet access, as well as a basic level of competency in using them. Owning a computer with internet access from your home is ideal but many students use the computer labs on campus or at their offices to complete their work.

. . . has basic computer skills and is willing and open to learning new ones

We said you don’t have to be a computer expert to be successful in online learning. However, there are some basic technical skills you should have mastered prior to enrolling in an online course.

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Profile of a Successful Student

                                Part 2               

Work together. There are a number ways that you can ensure you get the most out of your educational experience. First, participate fully. Engage regularly in the discussions and be willing to share your personal, professional and educational experiences. You can get to know your classmates through the dialogue that is created in a course environment—sometimes even better than in a face-to-face class. And the same goes for your instructor. Be sure to contact your professor—especially if you are having problems. He/she is still your instructor and will be there to guide and assist you as needed.