LAS Wise Choices in College
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Understand prerequisites.
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a course that must be completed before you can take another course, usually appear in course descriptions
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Choose a major wisely.
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visit the career counseling center
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Study the syllabus.
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the single most important handout you will receive all semester, a contract between you and the instructor, who will have read and understand the contract
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Buy required course books and supplies as soon as possible.
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if you do not have your study materials from the beginning of the course, you may too fall too far behind to catch up
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Introduce yourself to one or more classmates and exchange phone numbers and email addresses.
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you can contact a classmate what you missed, if you were absent
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If you arrive late, slip in quietly.
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do not make excuses
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To hold an extended conversation with instructors, make an appointment during their office hours.
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plan to make one appointment with all of your instructors each semester
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Get involved in campus life.
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extracurricular activities
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Some college customs dictate what you should not do.
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1. Do not pack your books or put on your coat before the class is over. 2. Do not ask the instructor "Didi I miss anything?" after an absence. 3.Do not wear headphones during class. 4. Do not let a cell phone disturb your class. 5. Do not talk to others while the instructor or another student is speaking. 6. Do not read or send text messages during class. 7. Do not make distracting noises in class.
