College is an inevitable phase that you could not escape from if you want to become a skilled professional someday. Sometimes though, we under perform not because we are dumb, but because we lack strategy and a good methodology. We should also be street-smart as well as smart-smart. There are very simple ways to excel in college. Read on...
Believe in yourself
If you don't believe in yourself, who will? If you understand that there is such a thing as multiple intelligences as argued by Howard Gardner, then that would be the first success for you. If you are not well versed in Math or chemistry, it does not mean that you're not intelligent.
According to the Theory of Multiple Intelligences, each individual has his own talent. These are spiritual, visual, musical, naturalistic, kinesthetic, verbal, interpersonal, and intrapersonal and many more types.
The secret is to evaluate yourself, determine which type are you, and start from there. If you are more of a person who could speak well then select a course that would aptly utilize your talent. If you're good at interpersonal relationships, then you can go into psychology or behavioral sciences. Each person has his own uniqueness. Find your strength and focus on it. If you cannot excel in Academics, then participate in extracurricular activities. You'll surely find one activity that you could excel, even if it's in poetry. Don't allow your mind to limit what you can do.
The power of the mind is the most powerful weapon you can wield. If you think, you can - you can! If you think you cannot, then, you cannot. This of course takes training. Rome wasn't built in a day. Keep psyching yourself that you can do it, and eventually you can. It may take days, months, or even years, but you will succeed. Dream big, and act big! You can conquer the universe if you want to, just be ready to work hard for it.
Learn how to be organized and methodical
Organize your daily activities. Prepare your schedule everyday and stick to it. Allot more time to subjects or endeavors you find difficult. Make an outline of your lectures. Go to the library and do not just rely on the Internet for your research outputs. Don't cram. An adult should be responsible to study his lessons daily.
To sum it up, if you want to excel in college, you need to have the right attitude, and the correct frame of mind.
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