Dr. Judy Schaneman, Director of Off-Campus Programs Learn how to study. College is like a full-time job. For every hour you are in class, you should plan on spending at least two hours outside of class studying. Reviewing materials the night before the test just isn t feasible in college. Elisa Donnelly, Class of 2003 Work on your communication skills both written and oral.
Communication skills are critically important.
As a college student, you will be required to write in almost every class you take and speaking skills will be just as important. And, more importantly, employers will be looking for individuals who can present themselves and their company well both in writing and orally. The time-table in college is completely different. You definitely come to appreciate naps.