The ABC's of how to succeed in college

College Student Journal, Dec, 2007

AUSTIN DOPP AND THOMAS S. PARISH Upper Iowa University

Succeeding in college is truly best for you, for as you do, your future should go better too. So here are some helpful tips regarding what you need to do in order to help you to do well in school.

A ALWAYS give 100 percent, this will ensure that your tuition is well spent.

B BE ready to learn, for if you're not, it could cause great concern.

C CONSTANT participation is a must, to guarantee your college years aren't a bust.

D DON'T miss class, showing up will help you pass.

E EXERCISE your mind in every way, and continue to do so throughout the day.

F FOCUS on your daily tasks, and be sure to do as your professor asks.

G GOING the extra mile, will help you to avoid any state of denial.

I-I HAPPINESS is an important key, the happier you are, the smarter you'll be.

I INVEST in yourself and in your education, for if you do you'll experience great jubilation.

J JUMPING to conclusions is a bad thing to do, if you don't want to break the "platinum rule."

K KEEP in mind others around you, for they may not share a similar view.

L LET yourself get plenty of rest, for this will help bring out your best.

M MAKE sure to eat healthy food, for if you do, you will have an improved mood.

N NEVER blame others for what you can't do, because in the end it may fall back on you.

O OPEN the gates to your mind, for if you don't, you'll put yourself in a great bind.

P PLAGIARISM is very bad, for if you do it and you're detected, you'll become very sad.

Q QUESTIONS are great to ask, especially when trying to complete any task.

R READING is a vital part, in making sure that you become real smart.

S STUDY, study, study for goodness sake, but don't forget to take an occasional break.

T TIME management can be very rough, so be sure to use your very best stuff. U USE the library when in need, for it has resources that can help you succeed. V VISIT your teachers if you want to excel, for they can help you to do real well.

W WHILE in class, do not doodle or draw, paying attention should be your first law.

X XEROX machines can be a good friend, especially if things are close to the end.

Y YOUR goals and views show where you stand, so never write them in the sand.

ZERO credit is very appalling, and getting one may cause you to miss your life's calling.