College is meant to prepare students for professional life. As a college student you obtain the knowledge and skills that will allow you to perform the tasks involved in your chosen career. To ensure that you are ready for a professional career it is important that you are a professional student.
Instructions
- 1Prepare for class ahead of time. Review the material that was covered in the previous class. Read ahead in the book to get a preview of the next topics that will be discussed.
- 2Focus your attention in class. Though lecture classes can be boring and lead some to zone out or daydream, it is important that you pay attention. As a professional student you should resist the urge to let your mind wonder.
- 3Participate in the class. Join in on class discussions and ask questions that expound upon an idea introduced by the instructor or a fellow student.
- 4Take advantage of an instructor's office hours. Visit your instructor and ask for further clarification on topics that may have been confusing. Do not discuss class matters outside of the college. If you happen to run in to your instructor off-campus, leave your studies out of the conversation. As a professional student you need to recognize that studies should not interfere with recreation or vice versa.
- 5Form a study group. Take a leadership role and contact fellow students. Ask them to join your study group so that you can all benefit by working together as professional students.
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