ACADEMIC STRATEGIES

Academic Hygiene

• Attend your classes
  - Be punctual and prepared
  - Take quality notes
    > Make them concise and legible
    > Writing your own notes helps you retain the information so do not rely on other people for your own personal note-taking
    > Review your notes
  - Ask questions in class if you do not understand the concepts
    > Don’t be afraid to ask questions
    > No such thing as a “stupid” question if the answer is relevant to the subject at hand

Assistance

• Seek help when needed whether for medical or academic purposes
  - Many resources on campus to help you out
    > Friends
    > Teaching assistants
    > Professors
    > Help sessions
    > Learning Seminars
  - Form study groups if you can work in a group
    > Compare and exchange notes
    > Help explain and test concepts and ideas with one another
  - Stick with study habits that best suits you

Mood

• Always be optimistic and stay positive
  - A positive outlook enhances motivation, persistence and performance
  - Most students experience some sort of decline in their average grades
  - Always ask for help when needed
  - Do not procrastinate
  - Be able to accept criticism