STUDENT SUCCESS
Adjusting to and completing your chosen career pathway may take some getting use to, but it is certainly worth it. As a
student, it is your responsibility to take charge of your future, manage your time and workload and follow through to
achieve your goals. There are many resources available to support you on your way. Although your academics are the
single most important part of this experience, they are not the only opportunity to grow. Remember to take advantage of
opportunities outside the classroom.
Academic Success
No matter your education pathway, you will be academically challenged. The courses you take and experiences
you seek will allow you to further your personal and professional development. These pathways require different skills,
so don’t feel bad if you need a little help getting on the right path for success. You may feel the need to seek assistance at
times. Campuses offer many different resources to help provide academic support, such as tutoring, writing centers and
student success workshops. It is important to take advantage of these academic resources early. They are necessary for
your success.
Benefits of Having a Mentor
One of the great aspects of attending an institution of higher education is that you are surrounded by many professionals
with different experiences and backgrounds.
a major advantage. A mentor can make an impact in many aspects of your life, both professionally and personally.
They can also offer a more informed perspective when it comes to making career-related decision, such as what
who has a wealth of knowledge regarding your career path, and more.
There is no one way a mentoring relationship should look. A mentor can be a sounding board, support system, voice of
coaches, business leaders, and even other students are all possible mentors.
Campus Involvement
Research shows that students who become involved in activities on campus are more likely to do well in school. Not
by employers.
Campus activities
Lecture and speaker series
The arts
Athletics
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Colleges provide a wide range of out-of-class activities to promote learning
and personal growth. It’s unlikely that you’ll ever have access to so many free
resources again, so take advantage while you’re enrolled!
Institutions often bring in internationally acclaimed speakers to discuss topics
of interest — and tickets are usually free for students!
Most campuses host plays, concerts and art shows, sometimes with famous
artists or performers!
Many campuses offer free access to gym or athletic facilities. You can often
get free or discounted tickets to attend college sporting events.
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