10 tips for
students 'debut' at the University
How to success
keys for a Student
Almost one
in four college students’ debutantes (21.2%) leaves his career in the first
year, according to the Ministry of Education. Leaving school, peers and
teachers always and into a giant campus is, for many, a trauma that leads them
to failure. To avoid skidding, Castillo and Enrique Gomez, president of the
General Council of Associations of Educators and Educational Psychologists of
Spain, and Antonia DE la Torres, coordinator of the Commission of Coaching
Education of the International Coach Federation Spain, give some keys to success.
Change the
chip
"Students
who go to college are not high school graduates who practically do only what
they are told," said Castillo. Thus, the first step to being a good
college student is neither more nor less than believed. "They should take
advantage of all the options open to him," he continues, "as courses,
conferences, etc."
Set yourself
realistic goals
"The
University is a demanding environment, where they find greater freedom, but
often are not used to it." Thus, each student should be aware of how far,
clearly marking their goals before the start of the course.
The
University's your job
Like any
worker, the university has very defined schedule: classes, courses, study
hours, leisure time ... "You must organize your time properly," Castillo
said. "For example, before school, it is advisable to have read something
on the subject that will receive to have prior experience."
Trust
yourself!
Besides
changing the chip quickly, experts advise promote a fundamental value at these
ages: security and self-confidence. "The new environment, new classmates
and teachers, the relationships formed ... are common to all fears," argues
De la Torre.
You're not
an amanuensis
"There
is a maxim or listen to the teacher and learn or take notes," said Castillo.
Thus, the student must put aside the "national sport" as he called Castillo,
note taking dictation. "The ideal is to take some notes that support the
study" details.
Leave
prejudices entry
Many
students are very reluctant to knowledge that is not pure and matters linked to
his college career. Raise your hand journalism student who has not twisted
gesture to a subject of Economics. But blaspheme to a subject
that-is-not-of-mine is useless. "The professional world is not confined to
one area: the education is a reality, so you have to open your mind," said
Castillo.
Freedom is a
right and a duty ...
Student:
there is nobody to tell you what you have to do even that forces you to enter
the classroom. But that does not mean you have to spend hours in the cafeteria
playing mus. "It is very important to work responsibility," said De
la Torre. "Teachers affect us greatly in this regard to work the maturity
of the student," he says.
Your friends
mark the limits of your world
Throughout
the ESO and Baccalaureate students he is used to having a group of friends,
with whom he would go to hell. A circle that sometimes is opaque as a lodge.
But repeat this practice in the faculty is little benefit. "In college,
the more groups are formed, it will be much more productive for the
student," says Castillo. "This way, seize more time and weave a
network of contacts with very different people," he argues.
Defeat your
fears
We all face
trials throughout our lives. And always leave the institute to get into a
university campus is one more. So, the best thing to come to fruition is
"face the situation as soon as possible," De la Torre details. Be
aware of the new frame of mind, tackle difficulties and have a positive
mindset. In a word: be brave.
... And a
small detail: study!
