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It is common for students to think that they
already know how to be a successful student, that if they
do the readings and study hard, they'll get good grades. But
different teaching methods — in some cases a different language,
different academic backgrounds, and a different campus culture
— can reshape your ability to be successful.
Most colleges and universities will offer a variety of free,
short-term classes that will help you be a successful student.
Topics may include utilizing your school's library resources
to write a research paper, navigating the Internet for academic
purposes, developing good study skills, and practicing effective
time management. If English is not your first language, your
grades may be improved by a visit to the university writing
center, by taking an ESL course, or by joining an informal
English conversation group. There are also excellent study-skills
websites on the Internet.
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