Make Sure Your Freshman Becomes a Sophmore.
For you parents that are dropping off your Freshman, know that this is an important year. You want this child to succeed. There is a high percentage of drop outs in college and the most tenuous time is between the day you drop them off as Freshman and the first day of their Sophomore year.
There are 5 Strategies for Success for the Freshman. This will get them off to a good start with good habits:
1. Attend all classes. Sit in the front row and make sure your professor knows you and this is in a positive way. Do not even start skilling classes. This is not an option.
2. Have a schedule book. Write out your schedule and stick to it. Write down when you are going to study, when you are going to take breaks and when you are going to sleep. Sleep is very important. Mom and Dad are not with you to make you go to bed but getting enough sleep is one of the biggest secrets on campus.
3. Read each class syllabus so there are no surprises and write important milestones down in your schedule book. Note when assignments are due. Prepare or the busy times in the semester (or term). This will prepare you for the stressful periods. Assignments seem to come due at the same time.
4. Manage your freedom responsibly. It is okay to have a good time but you will not succeed if play comes before school responsibility. If you do not succeed, your college days will be numbered. This is the best time in a young persons life, don't cut it short.
5. Stay on campus and become a member of the campus community. This means taking part of the activities on campus and becoming active. This is how you meet people and make lasting friendships. There is a best friend on campus maybe even a mate but you have to get out of the dorm room to met them.
Article by, College Parenting Expert, Dr. Debi Yohn, whose advice on successfully getting college students through college with an emphasis on graduation and rewarding employment is sought by parents from around the world. Now for the first time, she reveals 27 Winning Strategies for Success - a guidebook geared to parents of new college students. Get her free e-Book now at http://www.collegeparentsadvice.com/ and improve your child's chances of a successful college experience.
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