Sometimes I wish I could just take a nap under a tree on a sunny day even though I have tons of other things to do. But as an international student, I have to study twice as hard as the local students. I try to dig something interesting out of every class, and I'm more satisfied with my studies in college than in high school. I can't think of anyone who doesn't want these three things. As someone in academic development, I can identify many basic behaviors in which successful students are engaged.
Successful students get motivated and stay motivated by developing clear academic and career goals.
Successful students have a set, ongoing study schedule that is developed in a flexible week by week time management schedule. Successful students recognize that to meet their goals they will have to take challenging courses and in response to this, these students actively seek assistance from their professors, advisors, tutors, and fellow students. In other words, successful students recognize when they are going to need help and they are assertive about asking for that help. Just as important, successful students persevere in the face of adversity. There will be times in any student's college career when situations both in school and in life become overwhelming.