Roszereo Seamster III
Prof Cobbs
English 101
How to have a successful year in College
Have you ever really thought about the word College? The word itself can bring one of
the most stressful feelings that a person could ever imagine. From the books, to the parties, to
personal problems it can be quite the fiasco. Most students do not realize how big of a challenge
that it can really be. Although college can be challenging, there are many ways that you can
avoid being stressful and be successful throughout your college experience.
Typically, people go off to college for the thrill and excitement of their experiences. The
main key to being successful in college is to think about the future. You must ask yourself what
your expected outcome is. It like going to a job. You must think about what the goal is.
Secondly, you should always tend to stay ahead. Being proactive throughout college can
take you a long way. Never wait to be told what to do when you have access to assignments and
learning tools. This way you will never be last minute pushing yourself without learning the
material. It can also give you more time for studying and sometimes even a more thorough
understanding.
Finally, keeping the right attitude will take you far along your journey. Treating college
like it is more of an opportunity rather than mandatory should keep you steered straight. Students
who want to expand their knowledge settle with being average. You should always try to reach
beyond your full potential. The complete purpose of college is to grow, expand, and experience,
and with following these steps your college experience should be successful throughout the
school year.