Starting College Blog

As a former Assistant Professor, I noted that even the savvy college students would sometimes make these big mistakes. 

When I created my first book in order to guide undergraduates through the way from orientation and to graduation, so, “College Success Your Way: What Your Professors Won’t Tell You and Your Friends Don’t Know,” and I knew just one way well-meaning college students would see the inside scoop about what was in fact expected, was if such insider like me, namely, a former college teacher and academic advisor, informed them. 

Thus here you are, some of the greatest mistakes even savvy and well-meaning college students can make. 

Putting such “forbidden questions” as By what time is it due? And Is this testable? Or Did I miss important thing when I  were absent last class? They usually make you look like a fresh, or some person who should know a bit better but actually doesn’t. 

Not consulting the syllabus Professors put much time and attention in to these, and you can as a minimum read them and find out what’s expected from you. 

Making excuses rather than taking responsibility extremely high school, but you left it behind long ago. 

Attempting to cope on charm rather than merit Never try to become the teacher’s favorite. Not just does it irritate teachers, it irritates your fellow classmates, as well. 

Turning homework in late can send all the erroneous messages. Since you have the amount of time as anybody else. Get it completed and hand your assignment in on time. Remember, no excuses. 

Popping in during office hours with no appointment A lot of profs prefer to plan people thus they know what they should expect and can manage their time better. Remember, no surprises.