No more annoying bell rings to get to your next class.
No more dress codes.
No more detentions, and
No more getting caught trying to ditch a class.
High School is over, and you are in college and free. That is both the easy and difficult parts. There are no more rules and it is your decision and your choice about what your education.
It’s your responsibility now to take action and stay focused to succeed.
You don’t know how? Don’t worry; here are some tips for a successful semester here at Fresno City College.
1. Ask For Help:
One of the major reasons many students fail their classes is because they don’t ask for help when they need it. There is plenty of help here at FCC. The Tutorial Center offers help on pretty much every subject and it’s FREE! Some instructors even offer extra credit for going to the Tutorial Center; it’s an advantage, so use it.
Sometimes, classes are so big and the instructor doesn’t have enough time to go over everything in detail. Every FCC instructor has office hours where they can work one on one with you and help you with whatever you’re struggling with. Don’t sink in and fail; ask for help if you need it.
2. Get a Study Buddy:
A study buddy is a classmate that would try to help you catch up on notes and homework and you yourself will do the same thing for that person. Although missing class is not a good idea life happens and there is no way to prevent it. Missing class means missing information you might need for a test if you have a study buddy then that person will help you get that information you need. Sophomore Lisandra Sanchez thinks having a study buddy is a great idea “Having a study buddy is a great idea because you could test each other and it’s a good way to study with someone because they might know something you don’t” she said.
If its possible try having more than one study buddy for subject you want to have someone you can rely on and of course that person will rely on you too.
3. Do Your Homework:
By this point I can bet that you are pretty tired of hearing everyone tell you to do your homework. I’m sorry to tell you this but do your homework! It helps you practice for upcoming test. Homework is like a study guide. Your instructors assign homework for a reason not doing it will only affect you. Also many instructors use the same homework problems and questions in exams. Doing your homework will always benefit you in a way.
4.Do Your Lab Hours On Time:
Many of the courses offered here at FCC require you to do lab hours. I know it’s the beginning of the semester, and you don’t want to worry about it right now and you already decided to postpone your lab hours till later in the semester. BAD IDEA. Don’t wait till the end of the semester to do your lab hours. Try to do one hour a week, maybe two. Use your free time wisely; waiting till the end of the semester to do your lab hours is much more difficult because you will be studying for the finals. Too much work and too much to do will lead to too much stress and you will not be able to concentrate on finals.
5. Go to All Your Classes:
If you don’t go to class, then you don’t learn, and if you don’t learn, then you FAIL! Going to class every day on time is the key to succeed. Sometimes, missing a class is like missing a whole week of lecture; there is so much info that instructors cover in one day that it is important that you don’t miss. You can also be dropped out of the class if you miss too many times.
Don’t give up and don’t get behind this would only bring your grades down. Make this semester stress free by following this guide. Now, go do your homework.