Back to School - Freshman Year - part II
Continuing our Back to School series
Freshman Year - Part II
Take notes.
In high school, I can’t really remember taking notes, in college I always took notes.
In high school, I can’t really remember taking notes, in college I always took notes.
But, this is more than just taking notes in class!! Take notes over your book. I remember a learning expert who said that highlighting material in your textbook is nice - pretty pink or yellow highlight does make the text stand out - but writing it down really makes the difference.
Get your body involved in the learning process. Reading (using your eyes), taking notes (using your hands - the sense of touch); listening to the instructor (using your ears). If you are taking notes in your room, stand up occasionally.
After taking notes (in your room), stand up, walk around your room and read your notes back - ALOUD!!!
Determine WHAT is important.
In class, watch your professor’s body language and listen carefully. When a particular topic is important, most likely the professor will pause before and after making a statement. I know a good friend who stomped his feet when he made an important point. That was like: HINT - THIS WILL BE ON THE TEST.
In class, watch your professor’s body language and listen carefully. When a particular topic is important, most likely the professor will pause before and after making a statement. I know a good friend who stomped his feet when he made an important point. That was like: HINT - THIS WILL BE ON THE TEST.
As you read in the text, catch the BOLD words - look at the subheadings.
And, after class, after reading, after studying - as yourself (without looking at the notes) - “What is really important from today’s lecture, readings?
Networking / Mentoring
We have talked about these in the past. In your freshman year, get a mentor (like a faculty advisor), and start building your network. Go to your professor’s office hours at least once in the first two weeks to introduce yourself. Yes, in the past you might have been accused of trying to be a teacher’s pet - but this is college - it is okay to get to know your teachers and for them to get to know you!!!
We have talked about these in the past. In your freshman year, get a mentor (like a faculty advisor), and start building your network. Go to your professor’s office hours at least once in the first two weeks to introduce yourself. Yes, in the past you might have been accused of trying to be a teacher’s pet - but this is college - it is okay to get to know your teachers and for them to get to know you!!!
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