Student Success Statement

“Truth is the only safe ground

To stand upon.”

-Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Reflection

I believe that what this statement means is that you will always be fine if you tell the truth. On the other hand if you lie you will be treading dangerous grounds. When you tell the truth you have nothing to hide and if you didn't do anything wrong then you won’t have negative consequences. Give others the respect they deserve by giving them the truth.

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Attention to detail

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When you double check your calculations for a math problem or cite sources carefully in research paper, you’re paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in handy in any workplace, whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with clients or write e-mails.

John Wooden, UCLA’s former great basketball coach who led his team to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying attention to details was one of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit. He even paid attention to how his players would lace up and tie their shoes strings. If they didn’t toe them correctly, he would teach them how.

Details may be small things but from small things, but from small things come great things; therefore, pay attention to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall attainment.

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Student Success Statement

“Everyone is the architect

of their own learning.”

-Claudius

Reflection

What this statement means is that whether you have learned much or little, you can only praise or blame yourself. Your improvement will reflect on the initiative you should or didn't . If you want to be someone that is highly knowledgeable on a subject, take the initiative and learn more than just what is required. 

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Cool Under Pressure

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Very few students enjoy taking test. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your future success. Try thinking of pressure of testing as practice for the work world’s own explosive situations. You could someday find yourself meeting tight deadlines, speaking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel or handling dangerous Chemicals.

The best way to curtail pressure and to even eliminate it is to prepare. Apply the motto “Be prepared” holds true first time and every time. Prepare for that test, and you won’t worry about it. In fact, it will be your chance to shine, to reveal the hard work you have put into preparing for that test. You will be rewarded for the effort you have thrust into your studies. Preparation removes fear. When you are prepared, you will not fear. Preparation helps you maintain your cool pressure. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm; therefore, prepare and your coolness is sure to be abound.  

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Student success statement

“Start with what is right rather

Than what is acceptable”

-Peter F. Drucker

Reflection

Drucker is trying to tell us that there are many things in the world that aren't right and yet are still acceptable. Remember that right will always be right and popularity will not affect it. Sometimes the law allows for certain things to pass even though they are not right. You should focus on doing what is right rather than doing what other people think is acceptable.

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Initiative

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Initiative is creativity, inventiveness, originality, ingenuity, imagination. Every time you respond in class, every time you choose your own research topic, every time you put together your own interpretation of a piece of literature, you take the initiative. And future employers value can-do professionals who come up with new ideas and chart their own courses through projects, employees who are self-reliant. Self-reliant- people are self-starters who don’t procrastinate on getting the job done. They know what is required to do and do they don’t wait to be told many times. Succeeding in high school, college, and in the career world is taking the initiative.

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Student Success Statement

“To be great—concentrated.”

-Orson Swett Marden

Reflection

I believe that the point Marden wants to make through his statement is, to be great one has to be concentrated. Meaning, when you set a goal you should be focused on it and refrain from making bad decisions that can lead you away from your goal. . For example if your goal is to be a doctor, stay away from drugs because they will only hinder your goal. 

Problem solving skills

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Problem solving goes far beyond your math textbook. Every assignment is an opportunity to weigh all possible solutions carefully and chose the one you think is best. As a working professional, you’ll be solving problems regularly, whether it is fixing a bug on a computer program or overcoming budget shortfalls. Problem solving situations occur extensively and frequently, therefore be ready when they come.

When problems or challenges occur, some people look at them at negative experiences, as a crisis. These people are the ones who live day by day with gloom and negativism in their attitudes. But the really successful people, those who are cheerful and optimistic, are those who look at problems as opportunities, opportunities to learn, grow, expand their horizons, and make new discoveries. They look on the bright side of things and live happy lives.

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Student Success Statement

“Education is a marathon—not a sprint”

-Anon

Reflection

Basically what this person is trying to say is that education is long term not short term. Don’t think that ones you are done with high school you should stop learning. The more education you can get the better; go to college get a degree become a professional. Even after you have done that never stop learning.

Teamwork Skills

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Every time your class breaks into groups to tackle a challenge you build teamwork skills. In college, you’ll continue to have these opportunities to practice voicing your opinions, listening responding to others and reaching compromises. By the time you leave college, you can be an expert in this important workplace skill.

Together

Everyone

Achieves

More

Individually you can achieve only so much, but when you work with others for a common cause, the same objectives, you can accomplish a tremendous amount more. You synergize your talents, knowledge, and skills with those whom you work. All members of the team are edified together, a type of edification you can’t obtain by working alone.

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Student Success Statement

“The man who has no

Imagination has no wings”

-Muhammad Ali

Reflection

What this statement is trying to say is basically someone without imagination can’t go anywhere. They lack direction in their life. Imagine your-self as an engineer and you will get there, imagine yourself as a great basketball player and you will get there. A person with no imagination won’t be able to set goals for him or herself.

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Speaking Skills

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When you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as an unimportant part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in job applicants, who may have to give presentations to clients or represent their organization in the field. It is never too soon to practice good eye contact and other public speaking techniques.

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According to the book of Lists, the fear of public speaking ranks number one in the minds of the majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Weiner noted author and public speaker wants to help people overcome that fear.

“The biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 percent of Americans experiencing a dramatic fear of it,” said Dr. Michael Telch of the laboratory for the study of anxiety disorders (LSAD) in the department Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. “People have had to turn down jobs, and certainly students have dropped class because of it.”

Regardless of your occupation, your success depends a great deal upon your ability to communicate effectively! Whether you’re running a meeting, selling a product, making a presentation, motivating coworkers or just communicating one on one with others, you’ll get far better results if you can speak persuasively, smoothly, and intelligently. 

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Student Success Statement

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan “Press On” has solved and will always solve the problems of the human race.”

-Calvin Coolidge, 30^th president of the United States

Reflection

I agree with our past president what good is being talented if you are not doing anything with that talent. Like-wise what good is being a genius at something if you are not doing anything with it. If you really only on talent or genius you will never reach your full potential. If you feel that you are not good at something don’t despair, because that is what practice is for; Practice makes perfect. 

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Writing skills

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Communication is at the top of the list of skills that employers look for. And communication in the workplace often means writing.

Health professionals keep patient charts, researchers depend on the money they collect by writing grant applications, software engineers write technical specifications, and nearly everyone writes email to people inside and outside their organization. And before you even get the chance to interview for a job, you’ll need to present yourself in cover letters and resumes.

So, by taking writing seriously and doing your best on every research paper, every lab report you write, every new post you write in your blog site, and every writing activity you engage in, you’re preparing yourself for a good career.

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Student Success Statement

“To see what is right and to not do

It is want of courage.”

-Confucius

Reflection

My interpretation of confusius’ statement is to be knowing of what is the right thing to do and yet not taking actions to do it demonstrates a want of courage and lack of it. Doing what is right is not always the easiest thing to do. Sometimes doing what is right is against what everyone around you thinks is. Remember the popularity of the action doesn't make it right 

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Exam day: Survival Tips

Test-Taking

Part 3

Identify key words.
This helps you focus on the main idea of challenging questions

Rephrase difficult questions

To understand questions better, rewrite them in your own words. Be careful not to change the meaning.

Organize your thoughts before you write.

Take time to organize your response to short- answer and essay questions. You’ll reduce the time you need to revise.

Write neatly.

Be sure you don’t lose points on answers the teacher can’t read.

Use all the time you are given.

If you finish early, don’t leave. Use the extra time to proofread and review your answers.

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Attitude A Matter Of Choice from Shabbar Suterwala

Student Success Statement

“Improve your performance by improving your attitude.”

-anon

Reflection

If for example you have a bad attitude towards your job your performance will be lacking. Change your attitude to a more positive one and you will see a great difference in your performance. The quality of your work will shine. This is also true if your line of work includes sports. Improve your sportsmanship and your game will also improve. 

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Exam Day: Survival tips

Test –Taking

Part 1

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Essential test-taking advice

Try out these strategies while you’re still in high school, and by the time you get to college, you’ll be a test taking expert.

Before the test

Eat well.

Studies shows that you need good nutrition to concentrate and perform your best.

Bring the right supplies

Bring your pencils, erasers, pens, rulers, compasses, calculators or whatever else you need on test day.

Review the whole test before you start.

See how many sections and what type of questions are on the test. Determine how much time to allow for completing each section

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Student Success Statement

“Always do right.”

-Mark Twain

Reflection

This statement is self-explanatory. It is just three simply word but it can change everything about your life. Remember nothing bad will ever come of doing what is right. There are consequences for every choice you make but if you choose to do what’s right you can expect that none of those consequences will be negative. Choose the right