Effective Strategies for Completing a Degree Program
by Angie Hopkins
1. Be a Good Student
1.1. Know what kind of learner you are and use your strengths to better understand the course material
1.2. Exercise good study habits
1.2.1. There is a wealth of information out there on the best ways to prepare for tests and assignments, utilize it.
1.3. Participate in class
2. Time Management
2.1. Commit to spending time for school.
2.1.1. Set aside a time and place to do it as free from distraction as possible.
2.2. Balance school, home and work.
2.2.1. Find the right balance that works for you.
2.3. Meet all deadlines
2.3.1. Keep up with all the demands on your time.
3. Strive for Success
3.1. Always remember why you started in the first place.
3.1.1. Whether it was to get a better job, a stepping stone to a higher degree, for the love of knowledge or whatever reason, remember why you ended up here in the first place. Reflect on this often. It's important.
3.2. Set goals
3.2.1. Big or little, setting and obtaining goals can be both a positive and a rewarding thing.