Spoiler: The strategies and skills needed to succeed in college aren’t necessarily the same for succeeding in the working world. You may need to pivot your thinking about what it takes to do well in your first real job. As you prepare to enter the working world— and your first post-co...
Community college can still be a good avenue to save in some cases. The potential tuition savings spending 2 years at a JC as opposed to a 4-year university are definitely there. A main problem though is that it still comes with costs and fees for books, and is not always accessible to...
Yes, you need the professional know-how, but building a strong network is how you get your foot in the door. Succeeding in college isn’t enough. For many people, the idea of networking isstressful. How are you supposed to find people who can help you? Isn’t networking like using peo...
Making the grade with ADD: A student's guide to succeeding in college with attention deficit disorder In this book, you'll find tips and suggestions specifically geared toward college students with ADD. College presents a different set of issues for people with ADD. You may need to study ...
In this paper, which originated as an after-dinner speech to other Deans, the author reflects on his 15 years as Dean of the ANU College of Law and shares his 'top ten tips' for succeeding in this important and challenging leadership position. Without diminishing the importance of attention...
ask the professor if there are any key takeaways from their way of teaching the subject that you should know to make the current class easier.Professors love it when students take initiativeand show they’re passionate about learning and succeeding. As a transfer student, they’ll appreciate it...
Epic Sourcing lead Mili Bhatnagar gives pro advice for succeeding during recruitment. 1 minute read Student events, Life after graduation Need a plan? Tips for finding purpose in life—and a job Suzy Welch gets real about connecting what you love (and what you’re good at) with what to do...
1. Get to know your professors.They are your best friends when it comes to succeeding in college, whether that means getting an A, passing the class, or getting through the semester stress-free. Having a positive relationship with a professor makes a huge difference for classes, advice, and...
Look for roles that include mentorship and high levels of responsibility—for example, aresident assistant (RA), tutor, or teaching assistantship. 7. Achieve outside the classroom Demonstrate your time management and multitasking skills by maintaining multiple endeavors. Succeeding in the class...
Communicating effectively plays a vital role in succeeding in Canada. You can convey your ideas well, read, write and understand the language of your new country; otherwise, you will not have the chance to showcase all your other skills. ...