Student success statement

“Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow”

Robert Kiyosaki

What Robert is saying is that whatever you do today is what will impact you in the future. Tomorrow is tomorrow but you have to worry about today because today is the day you have to do what you got to do, not tomorrow.

Student success statement

“When I was teaching basketball, I urged my players to try their hardest to improve on that very day, to make that practice a masterpiece. This rule is even more important in life than basketball. You have to apply yourself each day to become a little better. By applying yourself to the task of becoming a little better each and every day over periods of time, you will become a lot better. Only then will you be able to approach being the best you can be. It begins by trying to make each day count and knowing you can never make up for a lost day.

John wooden

Now this one is not that simple as the other ones. Well what John is saying is that if you try and try you will get better on the thing you are doing. For example, me, I play my piano a lot but I feel like I’m not good enough to play a really good song. But I tried and I succeeded because I practiced and I tried.

Reading

5 tips for success

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Tip 3: do research

Literary critics have written vast numbers of analytical and critical pieces on countless books. If you’re having trouble understanding a particular text, do some research and see what knowledgeable sources have to say about it. In addition to increasing your comprehension, you'll also be showing initiative, something teachers always like to see. Always use legitimate and scholarly sources, not condensed study guides.

Tip 4: use a dictionary

Make sure you have access to a dictionary when you’re reading. You can often figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using context clues, but sometimes you can’t. Rather than simply skipping over the word you don’t know take the time to look them up. The results are well worth the effort. Your comprehension will increase greatly, and you'll build your vocabulary at the same time.

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Student success statement

“Every time I've done something that doesn't feel right, it ended up not being right,”

Mario Cuomo

What Mario is saying is that if you feel like you’re doing something wrong and not right then don’t do it because it will be wrong. If you really feel like it is wrong then don’t do it simple as that. So don’t do anything bad or there will be consequences.

Reading

5 tips for success

Reading and writing go hand in hand. The better you understand a text, the more likely you are to successfully communicate your thoughts about it in writing. So it’s important to develop strong skill in both areas. With that in mind, here’s how to improve your reading comprehension.

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Tip1: annotate

Be an active reader. Instead of passively reading a text, take notes about important story elements, key factual information and significant ideas in the text.

Tip2: note the authors writing style

Every author writes with purpose, using deliberate methods to successfully relate specific information to the audience. When you’re reading, look for patterns in the authors writing. Example, you may notice a repetition of key words, phrases or symbols or the use of a distinct type of sentence structure. Authors employ these writing strategies to help readers comprehend a central argument or theme, so be sure to explore how these techniques create meaning.

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Student success statement

The three don’ts

Don’t whine

Don’t complain

Don’t make excuses

John Wooden

What John is saying is pretty simple: don’t whine, don’t complain, and don’t make excuses. Please people don’t whine, it’s not pretty, it is just annoying. People that complain are also annoying and those people are just lazy too. Don’t make excuses or will end up getting caught.

5 tips for staying motivated

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3. Set attainable goals

If you’re having trouble writing a 25-page paper for class because it seems like such a big job, don’t focus on that final number. Break the paper down and consider each section of your paper individually. You can handle any project in small chunks.

4. Find a social support network

    Create a group of people around you who want to help you succeed. Mentors can be teachers or family friends who can give you guidance and help you develop new skills. Counselors can help you with planning your courses and starting to explore colleges. You can also reach out to friends and peers who can motivate you by listening and sharing ideas

5. Acknowledge your accomplishments

    Give yourself a quick reward when you complete an assignment or task. Take a walk, send an email, and get a snack. Then move on to the next project.

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