Borrowing another student's notes on a class that you have missed is often helpful, but having the lecture on tape is far more accurate. If a problem arises, speak with your instructor. If a difficult situation arises, speak to your instructor as soon as possible. Most instructors are understanding, and many issues can be resolved simply by direct communication. In other words, their grades are not what they desire, nor are they what they are ultimately capable of achieving.
Successful students learn, out of necessity, to manage their time.
This is not difficult, but does require a student to carefully assess and prioritize the factors that are competing for the limited time that an adult student can devote to discrete activities. The purpose of this section is to highlight common techniques that are used by successful students to manage their time. These techniques will ultimately help students develop a comprehensive time management plan. If students don't have established goals, it's equivalent to being on a ship at sea without a rudder. An example of a macro goal would be to graduate 18 months after returning to college, while a micro goal may involve completing a reading assignment for a particular class.