College Success

From the Art Room: Why are they making me do this?

Submitted by Amandarae1 on Tue, 2013-01-29 20:26
 Beginning studio art class can sometimes be disappointing to new students.  The subject of traditional drawing technique is not what most art students, or artists in general, want to do.  The Seemingly out–date techniques covered in beginning drawing class have their roots steeply planted in the history of art education.  Are these techniques and methods not valuable to the contemporary artist?  Some might think that they are necessary rudimentary courses that are needed by all artists, while others might argue that it is a waste of time to memorize the “recipes” o
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College Troubles (Part 20) - Computer

Submitted by java602 on Thu, 2012-06-28 02:24

Let’s face it: today, any student enrolled in college would be completely lost without access to a computer.  Most professors communicate with students outside of class using email or an online system affiliated with the college.  Students communicate with one another through social networking sites and email.  Read more »

Struggling with Success

Submitted by Mercer Smith on Thu, 2012-05-10 12:32
Something that most people have to deal with in college is struggling with success. If you have started college and are a good student, succeeding in your classes, and excelling at your extracurriculars, you will undoubtedly meet someone that wants to bring you down. Maybe they will call you a nerd, or maybe they will try to distract you from your classes or tell you that doing your homework on a Friday night is dorky...don’t listen to them!
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Dropping a class: How using the 'W' can be a Winning Strategy for College success

Submitted by wedge1020 on Sun, 2012-02-12 20:49

All too often we fall prey to our own academic ambitions, imagining illusions as reality, while we become blind to certain actualities. In this case, I am addressing specifically the aspect of grades, or the obsession with getting them, versus the fine art of learning, regardless of the grade situation.

While I am not here to make a case for doing away with grades, I would like to try and remove some of the perceived invincibility that some may place on them, and to look at working around any fears that may crop up with respect to getting grades other than an A or a B. Read more »

5 Sure Steps to Success in School

Submitted by jessi246 on Thu, 2011-08-18 15:13

There are deep, dark secrets in this post. Secrets that every college student would kill to get their hands on.

Well, not really, but these are important habits to keep in mind if you want to do well in college. Being a college student is hard, and there are so many things to balance, but here’s the process to success, simplified for you.

These may not blow your mind or rattle everything you thought you knew about college, but, if followed, these steps will lead you down the path to success in school.

 

Step 1: Attend Class Read more »

How to Get Your Nose in the Books and Study, Study, Study

Submitted by jessi246 on Mon, 2011-07-11 16:04

Studying is like brussel sprouts. And broccoli, cabbage, or cauliflower. All of those nasty, horrible vegetables that are good for you but are not necessarily the most appetizing. Let’s face it, folks, when you’re in college, studying is inevitable. Never fear; it’s not the end of the world! Sitting down for a study session can be rewarding, and, like those vegetables are necessary for your body, studying is essential for a healthy college career.

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The Top Ten Trademarks of Successful Students

Submitted by jessi246 on Mon, 2011-07-11 13:04

“AHHHHHH!”

Does this cry for help sound familiar? Being a college student is hard! We have deadlines to meet and classes to attend, work to perform and scholarships to keep up with or apply for. Success seems out of reach at times, but here are the top ten tips for achieving it:

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