Tips from Seniors

• Go to class every single day.  Grades often reflect attendance. 
• Get to know an academic advisor as soon as possible. 
• High grades do not happen studying the night before the test.  Study a little everyday.  Concepts only come through repetition, not cramming.
• Balance your schedule.  Avoid taking HD321 and HD322 and also avoid taking HD202 and HD205 at the same time. Also avoid lab overload. (HD202, HD205, HD321, HD322, SPE471) 
• Review your notes constantly.  It makes it easier for you to study for your test.
• Know what you need in order to graduate.  Talk with your academic advisor and make sure your plan and the advisor’s coincide. 
• Pay attention in class.  If you do not understand, don’t hesitate to ask questions.
• Balance academics with electives in order to get used to college studying and college life.  
• College studying is more involved than high school studying!
• Consider taking classes in other disciplines such as sociology, psychology, or education.  (Ex: developmental psychology, sociology of the marriage and family)
• Consider taking harder classes in summer school.  Many have the reputation of being easier because of the size and pace of summer school. Talk to classmates to gauge difficulty.
• Think about career plans early.  Don’t wait until the end of your junior year to think about your resume or specific career goals.
• Do not be afraid to ask for a tutor or go to your professor for help. 
• Get involved with associations that that deal with your major. (Ex: Mable Adams, AAEYC, Phi U)
• Get an internship.  Refer to website for updates and ideas.
• Volunteer at local agencies.  These experiences will help in finding an internship and job.
• Take advantages of resources. (Ex: Career Center, study room at the library, Center for Teaching and Learning, Writing Lab, and CHES website)
• Learn how to parallel park!
• Look at school as if it is a job.  Be on time and attend or else there will be consequences.