What is success? If you look up success in a dictionary, you will find a definition such as, "the achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted." Success in college depends on your motivation and the development of good study habits. Your motivation is the reason why you are there. No one can motivate you but you. One can learn how to have time management, study to a greater degree and have self-discipline. If you would like to learn how to improve your time management, studying and self-discipline skills, or better yet how to succeed in college, I recommend that you continue reading and follow these three steps. .
Unlike high school, college asks you to build your education from the bottom up, rather than regurgitating whatever facts a teacher feeds you. This often means a bit more work than you're used to. With so much to do and keep track of, strong time management skills can make all the difference. Plan ahead by prioritizing your assignments. Do you have a large research paper due to the last week of the semester? Work backward in your calendar and figure out how much time you need to write it, how much time you'll need to research it, and how much time you'll need to pick your topic. Don't wait until the last minute to get your work done because when you procrastinate it will make everything very confusing. Also plan for the unexpected, don't try to overwork yourself, when you cram certain assignments like two papers what happens if you catch the flu out of nowhere? Expect the unexpected and allow flexibility, things inevitably come up that you weren't expecting, leave room in your calendar so that you can move things around a little when needed so you don't have to spend more unplanned time trying to fix your mistakes. Write down everything. Having a daily planner will keep you organized and will also help you remember what you need to get done. The crazier your schedule gets, the more important this becomes.
