Advice from Students for Students
Advice from ASUO 1000 Students about College
Whether you studied a lot on high school or not, college will probably require a lot more studying than you are used to. It is wise not to cram and to develop a study plan and follow it. By not cramming, you can avoid mixing up material.
Joshua Davis
Manage your time wisely; don’t waste it
D’Vante Lee
Participation and attendance are the keys to passing.
Byron Mingledolph
After returning to college after 20 years, ASUO 1000 has been valuable. I have learned and used most of the information we studied. I also enjoyed the guest speakers and the campus visits… I learned about all the great things ASU has to offer its students.
Soncerae Dierkes
Being prompt helps you not only for class, but also in life.
Shatrese Smith
I think that ASUO is a great class for freshmen because it teaches you great study skills … it helps you understand what type of learner you are.
LaShalya Tucker
ASUO 1000 is a great class to take because it prepares you for a lot of other classes.
Regina Jones
I really enjoyed learning to develop strategies for recall, math and essay tests. I was able to use the strategies and hints on exams for the rest of my classes.
Sharon Chahal
ASUO 1000 not only gave me great study tips, but also showed me what ASU has to offer outside the classroom.
Curtis Gilreath
Do your homework, study for tests and try very hard, but do not forget to give yourself some leisure time. Try to find the balance.
Sue Nacci
When you make one bad grade, don’t act like it is the end of the world, but on the other hand, don’t blow it away like it is nothing. Try to learn everything in the lab when you first get it. Come early to class to find a parking space … Ask questions…. Talk to your professors.
Patrice Frazier
Be passionate about your education. Take the time to study and make good grades, because you’re in school for a short time, but you get to be successful forever.
Chanda Smith
I learned NOT to study on my bed. Number one, I get too sleepy and number two, when you get done, it’s hard to fall asleep in the place you studied!
Cassy Johnson
Make a weekly schedule using one hour blocks; schedule everything from sleeping to studying and even relaxing. It will help you visualize where your time is spent and will help you plan by not worrying about what’s next.
Jeremy Robinson
I am currently a junior at ASU, and I wish I had taken it (ASUO 1000) as a freshman. Most of the teaching from this class I applied to my other classes this semester. I was surprised when my study habits and overall learning improved greatly. I definitely recommend that this course be required for all freshmen.
Jerry Wright
Having a QUIET place to study is essential.
Cody Connor
I don’t think I was well prepared before going into college – I never had to study and I always waited until the last minute to do my work…. Don’t let the work get ahead of you. College can be a wonderful experience if you keep up.
Lauren Hardoway
Do the best you can in all your work. You never know when you’ll need those extra points. Complete all extra credit work. Complete your tasks ahead of time.
Keep up with your professors through arranged appointments, emails or direct conversations.
Brittney Chambers
As a sophomore, I wish I had taken ASUO 1000 earlier, for I have learned better on how to manage my reading and study skills.
Isaias Fernandes
I have been out of school for 5 years and starting school all over again was scary….ASUO 1000 helped me learn about ways to prepare myself for college, ways to study, ways to manage my time and ways around our campus. I love attending ASU!
April Murphy
A bad grade is not the end of the world, just breathe, and look at it as a learning experience.
Amanda Fry
Talk to professors (let them know you)
Plan for large projects
Always read over notes after taking them in class
Don’t wait until the last minute
Charvette Collier
Write down all your “to dos” and set them into groups.
As you finish one thing, mark it off. That way, you can see you are making progress and the tasks do not seem so overwhelming.
Jessica Wood
Use your available resources, whether it be your professors, fellow classmates or the services provided by ASU (counseling, testing, etc).
Kierra Brown
The most important thing to remember is to always go to class and show up on time, because it can make the difference if you are border line A or B or C or D.
Keturah Jackson
Use your study skills effectively and make sure you can identify your learning style.
Matt Miklas
As a junior transfer student, I had doubts about how useful this class would be for me. But I found that no matter what year you are in, there is information that can be helpful t any student.
Shane Toy
The Campus visits ere my favorite part of ASUO 100. We visited many places that I probably wouldn’t have been exposed to had it not been for this class.
Bonnie Mode
Cramming is pointless. You don’t learn! Work out schedules and reduce anxiety.
Katie Tucker