Good grades should be every student's goal. However, there is a lot more than just academics when it comes to doing well in college. Here some great non-academic tips that will help all college students.
Study hard, but don't make academics your only concern. Don't just be a grind. Go for a reasonable balance of academics, good health, and recreation. And, don't forget exercise. Good fitness habits, like good study habits, take some effort and self-discipline, but they're well worth it. If you don't believe they are important, look at the physical condition of most American adults.
If you want to keep having a healthy body for many years to come, you have to stay physically active. It doesn't matter whether you exercise through sports on campus, outside clubs/leagues, with your friends or even on your own. Just be active. Find activities that you will enjoy. If you don't know what you like, try different things out. You can play tennis, try team sports like basketball, workout at one of the campus gyms, snowboard, do martial arts or even dance. The options are endless on college campuses.
A big advantage of living on a college campus is the easy availability of modern exercise and athletic equipment. Don't forget that diet is a big part of good health. Limit your junk food but get the nutritional fuel you need to support an active lifestyle .
Reserve time for fun and social interation. Social skills will prove very important to you during college and in the future. Of course, you want to be sure not to overdo the partying.
And, don't put your future at risk by violating drug, drinking, or other laws. Don't make a stupid mistake that results in an arrest record which may haunt you forever.
Part time jobs and summer break employment build character and help you develop skills and experiences valued by employers. If you can find work related to the professional in which you hope to spend your life, that's even better. We all know that a college graduate with good social skills and work experience may go a good deal further than the academic whiz without social acumen and workplace experience.
Develop a culturally diverse circle of friends. Not only will it enrich your life, it will prepare you for success in our increasingly diverse workplaces.
Take advantage of cultural events on campus, especially guest speakers. They are often entertaining, and they have things to teach you that you won't get in a classroom. Best of all, they won't make you take notes or pass an exam on their lectures.
My hope is that you, and all college students, will realize how much you can get out of college, and actively take as much away with you as possible.
Study hard, but don't make academics your only concern. Don't just be a grind. Go for a reasonable balance of academics, good health, and recreation. And, don't forget exercise. Good fitness habits, like good study habits, take some effort and self-discipline, but they're well worth it. If you don't believe they are important, look at the physical condition of most American adults.
If you want to keep having a healthy body for many years to come, you have to stay physically active. It doesn't matter whether you exercise through sports on campus, outside clubs/leagues, with your friends or even on your own. Just be active. Find activities that you will enjoy. If you don't know what you like, try different things out. You can play tennis, try team sports like basketball, workout at one of the campus gyms, snowboard, do martial arts or even dance. The options are endless on college campuses.
A big advantage of living on a college campus is the easy availability of modern exercise and athletic equipment. Don't forget that diet is a big part of good health. Limit your junk food but get the nutritional fuel you need to support an active lifestyle .
Reserve time for fun and social interation. Social skills will prove very important to you during college and in the future. Of course, you want to be sure not to overdo the partying.
And, don't put your future at risk by violating drug, drinking, or other laws. Don't make a stupid mistake that results in an arrest record which may haunt you forever.
Part time jobs and summer break employment build character and help you develop skills and experiences valued by employers. If you can find work related to the professional in which you hope to spend your life, that's even better. We all know that a college graduate with good social skills and work experience may go a good deal further than the academic whiz without social acumen and workplace experience.
Develop a culturally diverse circle of friends. Not only will it enrich your life, it will prepare you for success in our increasingly diverse workplaces.
Take advantage of cultural events on campus, especially guest speakers. They are often entertaining, and they have things to teach you that you won't get in a classroom. Best of all, they won't make you take notes or pass an exam on their lectures.
My hope is that you, and all college students, will realize how much you can get out of college, and actively take as much away with you as possible.
About the Author:
The author, Clint Cora is a diversity and motivational speaker, the author of two books, and a world martial arts champion. He invites you to visit his website and learn more about online degrees which can help you advance your career.
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