Tips for Surviving the College Experience
 

MAKE COURSEWORK YOUR PRIORITY:

Attend class: be on or before time
Know course requirements
Keep record of assignments
Listen and take good notes
Participate in class discussion or activities
Study hard
Organize materials
Keep a record of your grades
Schedule conferences with your instructors
Seek help when needed
Manage your time; prioritize
Keep appointments with your advisor
Choose your courses wisely
Set realistic goals

MAKE USE OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES:

The libraries
Technology Labs
The Writing Center
The Learning Services Center
Tutorial services
Support and/or study groups
Testing & Counseling Services
Office of Institutional Diversity
The Martin Luther King Cultural Center
The Career Center
Scholarship Opportunitie
s
Volunteer and Community Services

SEEK OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL & PROFESSIONAL GROWTH:

Associate with individuals of principle and purpose
Attend community functions
Volunteer; seek public service opportunities
Join an interest group
Participate in intramural or team sports
Get involved in your college and community
Join professional organizations

Join COE student organizations

BE PREPARED FOR ADMISSION TO A TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM:

Meet test requirements for program entry
Attend PRAXIS workshops
Start or continue a portfolio
Seek opportunities to work with children
Document experiences with children
 Impress individuals who will be pleased to recommend you
Attend career development workshops and fairs

 

 
updated 11-30-2011 by Bill Stilwell
University of Kentucky College of Education