Successful Student Essay

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Xavier Francis English 92 Section L01 “The successful student” Some people never learn effective study habits in high school. Therefore, they may struggle through their first semester of college. A student should figure out how he studies the best; many people cannot create a quality essay at four in the morning with the music playing and the television on. Although poor study habits may cause the student to struggle, he can become connected by joining clubs, or sports that will help a person make more friends while balancing his or her life throughout college. School does not have to be just about schoolwork. One should find an activity that school offers, and should join if their schedule allows. Yet, some people have a harder time adjusting to school than other people and may feel that success is impossible. However, a student can be successful in many ways, such as by being on time for class, keeping an assignment notebook, and managing time. For a student to be successful, he or she must begin by getting to class on time. To make this possible the student should make next morning preparations on the night before, such as ironing his clothes on the night before class, this will save them at least five to ten minutes in the morning, and he may use that time to read the newspaper or do work for a class later that day. He or she also should put gasoline in their vehicle after their final errand for the day, this simple task will prevent the student from having to wait for an available pump at the gas station in the morning when other people have decided to wait until the last minute to buy gas for their vehicles in their rush to work or school. Next, one should get an alarm clock and batteries if he or she does not already have one. After completing these steps he or she must set their alarm clock at least one hour before the first class is scheduled to
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