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If you are a college student, good grades should be your top priority. But, college is about much more than success in the classroom. Here are a few suggestions that can help all college students.
Although you should study enough to learn the material and keep your grades up, those shouldn't be your only goals as a student. In fact, being a total bookworm is not recommended, as it will not help you develop the appropriate social skills you will need in the world. It is essential to achieve a good balance of studying, health, and social activities in order to realize total college success. Take some time to do sports and/or exercise. Like study habits, it's best to develop good fitness habits early. If you doubt that, take a good look at the physique of the people you encounter daily.
If you want to keep having a healthy body for many years to come, you have to stay physically active. It doesn't matter whether you exercise through sports on campus, outside clubs/leagues, with your friends or even on your own. Just be active. Find activities that you will enjoy. If you don't know what you like, try different things out. You can play tennis, try team sports like basketball, workout at one of the campus gyms, snowboard, do martial arts or even dance. The options are endless on college campuses.
A big advantage of living on a college campus is the easy availability of modern exercise and athletic equipment. Don't forget that diet is a big part of good health. Limit your junk food but get the nutritional fuel you need to support an active lifestyle .
Make time for a social life. Social interaction will of course help develop good skills for your future career. Partying is okay, but if too much partying is affecting your grades, then you have to cut down. Go ahead and party if your grades are ok, but don't let them sink.
Be certain to stay out of trouble with the law. Most colleges have very strict rules regarding the use of illegal drinking or drugs. You certainly don't want a criminal record to prevent you from having a successful future career. It would be a shame if you ruined your future career because you did something stupid that got you in trouble with the law, especially after all the time and money you spent on your education.
Part time jobs and summer break employment build character and help you develop skills and experiences valued by employers. If you can find work related to the professional in which you hope to spend your life, that's even better. We all know that a college graduate with good social skills and work experience may go a good deal further than the academic whiz without social acumen and workplace experience.
Develop a culturally diverse circle of friends. Not only will it enrich your life, it will prepare you for success in our increasingly diverse workplaces.
Too many students ignore the cultural opportunities available to them on campus. Doing so can be a big mistake. Why not broaden your exposure to music, drama, film, and the other arts? And, why not hear the speakers that visit your campus? You'll certainly derive benefits not available in most classroom settings.
Study hard and keep your grades up. But, understand that there is more to college than academics alone. Don't leave college without enjoying all of its benefits.
Although you should study enough to learn the material and keep your grades up, those shouldn't be your only goals as a student. In fact, being a total bookworm is not recommended, as it will not help you develop the appropriate social skills you will need in the world. It is essential to achieve a good balance of studying, health, and social activities in order to realize total college success. Take some time to do sports and/or exercise. Like study habits, it's best to develop good fitness habits early. If you doubt that, take a good look at the physique of the people you encounter daily.
If you want to keep having a healthy body for many years to come, you have to stay physically active. It doesn't matter whether you exercise through sports on campus, outside clubs/leagues, with your friends or even on your own. Just be active. Find activities that you will enjoy. If you don't know what you like, try different things out. You can play tennis, try team sports like basketball, workout at one of the campus gyms, snowboard, do martial arts or even dance. The options are endless on college campuses.
A big advantage of living on a college campus is the easy availability of modern exercise and athletic equipment. Don't forget that diet is a big part of good health. Limit your junk food but get the nutritional fuel you need to support an active lifestyle .
Make time for a social life. Social interaction will of course help develop good skills for your future career. Partying is okay, but if too much partying is affecting your grades, then you have to cut down. Go ahead and party if your grades are ok, but don't let them sink.
Be certain to stay out of trouble with the law. Most colleges have very strict rules regarding the use of illegal drinking or drugs. You certainly don't want a criminal record to prevent you from having a successful future career. It would be a shame if you ruined your future career because you did something stupid that got you in trouble with the law, especially after all the time and money you spent on your education.
Part time jobs and summer break employment build character and help you develop skills and experiences valued by employers. If you can find work related to the professional in which you hope to spend your life, that's even better. We all know that a college graduate with good social skills and work experience may go a good deal further than the academic whiz without social acumen and workplace experience.
Develop a culturally diverse circle of friends. Not only will it enrich your life, it will prepare you for success in our increasingly diverse workplaces.
Too many students ignore the cultural opportunities available to them on campus. Doing so can be a big mistake. Why not broaden your exposure to music, drama, film, and the other arts? And, why not hear the speakers that visit your campus? You'll certainly derive benefits not available in most classroom settings.
Study hard and keep your grades up. But, understand that there is more to college than academics alone. Don't leave college without enjoying all of its benefits.
About the Author:
The author, Clint Cora is a diversity and motivational speaker, the author of two books, and a world martial arts champion. He invites you to visit his website and learn more about online degrees which can help you advance your career.
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