Wednesday, August 6, 2008

A sketch of a good student.

Help seeking behavior

•willingness to seek help
•ability to talk to advisors, TA’s, etc.
•knowledge of campus resources
•readiness to accept assistance

Self-disciplined

•good time management
•good study skills
•knowing how to say “no”
•being proactive not reactive
•avoiding procrastination

Highly competitive

•good math skills
•good computer skills
•good writing skills
•realistic expectations
•ability to work in groups

Positive attitude

•motivated to succeed
•becoming part of a community
•setting short- and long-term goals

Adapting to learning environments

•how to study for different subjects
•how to succeed in large classes
•how to take exams
•broadening cultural perspectives
•getting involved with campus issues


Edited By: M. Anwar Farooq

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

you write alot of about the good student but you think mtb is producing good students?
i know much about mtb but i think there is no care for all students the teachers and administration only cares about only for shinning students. why they neglect the rest of the students why?