They don't chat with their freinds , read or stare out windows, for those actions show disrespect for others attempting to take the class, and may be distracting to the instructor. In other words, successful students are polite and graceful. Successful students respond to questions by their instructor, even if their attempts are clumsy and difficult. These students also ask questions , for others in the class may have the same questions in mind and appreciate the efforts to clarify the material. Successful students work to develop an interest in the subject , even if it not their major.
Successful students bring to college a certain ragamuffin irreverence to their studies.
They know that they are here to question knowledge, not to worship it . But they also realize that they must respect the knowledge and training that others may have especially their instructors. They know that callous disregard for information given to them is not only disrespectful, but also a way of closing one's mind to new ideas. A successful student comes to college with an open mind, a desire to listen to new ideas and looking forward to the possibility of discarding or rejecting old ideas that may be erroneous. Good students come to class prepared .