Winning on campus E-Book

Victor C. Okoro

• Herausgeber: Olivet Publishers International
• Kategorie: Ratgeber
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023

Beschreibung

Every student passing through an institution of higher learning should graduate in flying colors! The only acceptable C.G.P.A. is 3.5 and above. And here is a book that can help you achieve that feat. It is a must-read for every student who desires a great academic future.”
"Indeed, this is a manual for academic excellence. It should be adopted by universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education as an orientation guide for new intakes. A must-read for undergraduates; I wish it had already been written when I was an undergraduate. "

Leseprobe

Contents

DEDICATION

Acknowledgments

PRAISE FOR WINNING ON CAMPUS

FOREWORD

INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1: ATTEND ALL LECTURES

Chapter 2: BELIEVE IN GOD AND IN YOURSELF

Chapter 3: COMMIT TO A PLAN FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Chapter 4:DO NOT DO DRUGS

Chapter 5: EFFECTIVE READING HABIT

Chapter 6:FIND A STUDY GROUP

Chapter 7: GET TO KNOW YOUR LECTURERS/ COLLEAGUES

Chapter 8: HAVE A HEALTHY EATING HABIT

Chapter 9: INVEST IN YOURSELF

Chapter 10: JOIN A WORTHY CLUB/FELLOWSHIP

Chapter 11: KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT YOUR C.G.P.A

Chapter 12: LISTEN WELL - GIVE ATTENTION TO DETAILS

Chapter 13: MAKE TIME TO HAVE FUN AND RELAX

Chapter 14: NOTE-TAKING

Chapter 15: OBEY SCHOOL LAWS

Chapter 16: PREPARE FOR TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS

Chapter 17: QUIT DESTRUCTIVE HABITS AND EVIL COMPANY

Chapter 18: RESPECT YOURSELF

Chapter 19: SET PERSONAL DEADLINES FOR ASSIGNMENTS

Chapter 20: TAKE TIME TO PRAY, IT IS PARTNERING WITH GOD

Chapter 21: USE PAST QUESTIONS

Chapter 22: VISUALIZE YOUR GRADUATION.

Chapter 23: WRITE WELL, SPEAK WELL

Chapter 24: XCEED YOUR LAST SEMESTER’S PERFORMANCE

Chapter 25: YOU NEED AN “I CAN MAKE IT" ATTITUDE

Chapter 26: ZOOM IN ON YOUR STRENGTH

DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to my three children: Daniella, Alexander, and Annie.

You are destined to win.

Acknowledgments

First of all, I thank the Almighty God for His grace and the wisdom to write this book. My children, Daniella, Alexander, and Annie, for their support, giving me time and space to work.

My pastor, coach, and friend, Pastor Lanre Oluseye, is the real deal, providing both moral and emotional support. Brother Wale Akinmusere, who has been a friend indeed. My mentor and friend, Dr. Ben Okafor, from whom I have learned so much

My editor, Chinemerem Nwaozuzu, has made meaningful contributions to the book. She keeps calling it a goldmine!

My production team: McCoy Micason and Gospel Nzemeke, you guys make me proud.

Thanks to all my readers, who have taken the time to give me feedback; you are my inspiration.

PRAISE FOR WINNING ON CAMPUS

Every student passing through an institution of higher learning should graduate in flying colors! The only acceptable C.G.P.A. is 3.5 and above. And here is a book that can help you achieve that feat. It is a must-read for every student who desires a great academic future.”

"Indeed, this is a manual for academic excellence. It should be adopted by universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education as an orientation guide for new intakes. A must-read for undergraduates; I wish it had already been written when I was an undergraduate. "

-Misan C. Pinnick

Head, Campus Project Magazine

FOREWORD

Winning On Campus is a compendium of precepts, advice, and directives on what it takes to go through a higher institution and come out with flying colors. In this book, you will discover that success is not a destination, but indeed a journey.

In this case, being offered admission into a higher institution is just the beginning of that journey, which is as important as its end. This opens the door to yet another journey of finding a career and so on. Focus, goal setting, hard work, and vision are some of the recipes that the author has pointed out for any student who aspires to be successful on campus.

The difference between First Class, Second Class, and Third-Class degrees is in the discipline, planning, and lifestyle that a student chooses to imbibe on campus.

To become a graduate of London University’s Queen Mary’s College where I studied civil/structural engineering, I never missed any lecture in three years. Winter and autumn were like nightmares because I hated the cold weather, but I still motivated myself to make it to all the classes.

Being one of the only two ladies in a class of fifty gentlemen, and with limited experience in information technology due to my background in a third-world country, it did not stop me from achieving my goal of finishing with a superlative degree.

I compelled myself to study every night and visited the library when the lecture did not meet the level of understanding that I wanted. I kept, and I still keep, a notebook by my side to remind myself of the things I have read.

Revision for exams was a test of my memory as I had set for myself enough questions to provide answers to. My mother's advice: "Hard work does not kill" kept me going whenever I was about to give up. I also saw my father work hard at his job, so hard work was like a lifestyle.

As a student, I worked so hard from Mondays through Fridays; on weekends, and during the holidays, I found time to rest and relax. Because you are unique, this is not a one-size-fits-all piece of advice; instead, you should develop a personalized study plan that works best for you. It is the standards that we set when we were younger that make us who we are.

To further buttress my point, the lessons in this book will not be beneficial to you unless you act. My advice is that you read this book and take the actions after each chapter. Do not go to the next page until you have acted on the previous page.

This book is designed to ensure that you cultivate and develop the essential habits that will guarantee you a successful journey, not just on campus but through life.

Mrs. Ibilola Amos, B.Sc, Ph.D.

INTRODUCTION

"Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself do the things you have to do when they ought to be done, whether you like them or not."

Thomas H. Huxley

This book is a compendium of all that young people need as they begin their quest for success before, during, and after living in a higher institution. The protective wall of the university, other higher institutions, and its seeming freedom tend to intoxicate a lot of students, especially those who have just started their first year.

While this freedom lasts, they seem to find themselves in "heaven" and have no cares in the world. This supposed freedom to do as one pleases comes with temptations to fall into illicit relationships, drugs, unbridled sex, peer pressure, and some destructive habits.

But, soon, they realize that the freedom they have was not meant to be misused. By then, it would be time to leave - graduate. For some students, it is a time to regret years wasted pursuing the wrong things on campus.

They would wish they can get back lost opportunities, that they had known better, that someone wiser, and more experienced had shared some valuable life lessons with them. But, for those fortunate to have this guide and live by the instructions therein, it would be a moment of elation and celebration!

So, what do you want? The choice is yours.

The manual in your hand is what you need to make your campus life worthwhile and prepare yourself for a great future. It is possible and you can do it!

As I pen down these nuggets, I wish I had known them as a young, naive undergraduate. These essential tips will make a big difference between a life of regret and one of fulfillment and happiness.

It is better and easier to lay the right foundation of a strong character now than to struggle to stop bad behavior. Be strong and courageous enough to begin right now, so you will not have to dwell in pain and regret later.

Learn the principles in this book, make them yours, and influence others with a life of impact. You will be glad you did.

Chapter 1

ATTEND ALL LECTURES

‘Your tuition has already paid for the lectures, why waste them.’

"People who get high marks are not more intelligent.

They just work harder and smarter."

—Jason Deivey

Attending lectures may sound simple, but just showing up in class is the first and foremost thing to do to succeed on campus. The decision to attend lectures with no one monitoring or forcing you shows maturity and a sense of responsibility.

As an undergraduate, this is a chance to exercise your freedom, but this opportunity is often abused or misused by students who see the university as a world where they are free to ‘live their life.’

The smartest step any student can take is to use their freedom of choice to their advantage. This is done by you trying to attend all your lectures, regardless of whether someone is taking attendance or monitoring you or not.

‘Extra credit for attendance, extra time with professors, professors recognizing who you are in larger classes. You're paying for the privilege of having these people that have taken the time to become an expert in a certain field teach you. Take advantage of it.’

Melinda W Hohler